Electricity - Ruitz Plant
Over more than 50 years of history, the Ruitz plant (France, Hauts-de-France region) has produced more than 7 million mechanical components
Today, the site is a key link in the mobility electrification value chain, machining gear and shaft sets for E-Tech hybrid transmission systems, manufacturing components for electric vehicle reduction gearboxes, and assembling and equipping battery housings for electric vehicles.
Together with the Douai and Maubeuge plants, the three sites in Northern France form the ElectriCity hub, a unique industrial cluster at the heart of a comprehensive ecosystem that combines efficiency and cutting-edge technology across the entire electric vehicle value chain.
- FOUNDED IN: 1970
- LEGAL FORM AND CAPITAL OWNERSHIP: Renault Group Electricity SAS with capital of €30 126 400
- ACTIVITY: Powertrains
- WORKFORCE: 331 employees at January 1, 2026
- AREA: 49 ha, o/w 10 ha of built-up area
- CERTIFICATIONS: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RMS and HPR labels.
Main products
- Gear and shaft sets for the gearboxes equipping Renault’s E‑Tech hybrid range, as well as components for the reducer of the electric powertrain
- Differential satellite gears assembled by Renault Group’s mechanical plants
- Park Lock brake cassettes assembled on the reducers of the powertrains used in Renault Group vehicles
- Housing and coating of Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery cases and baseplates
- Battery housings (for NMC chemistry) produced as part of the Minth Electricity Technology joint venture
PRODUCTION 2025
- Gearbox components: 6,590,970 units
Environment
With the production of components for gearboxes and reducers used in electric powertrains, the Ruitz Manufacture is fully contributing to the development of sustainable mobility for all. Through the implementation of its environmental policy, the site also works daily to reduce its environmental footprint.
Quality
Thanks to the know‑how and expertise of all its employees, the site ensures the highest level of quality standards required in the automotive industry. Customer satisfaction is one of the key objectives shared by all employees.
Energy
The plant is committed to continuously improving its energy performance. Through digital monitoring of facility consumption, teams are building a more efficient and sustainable industrial model.
News
Launch of BTB-LFP Battery Housing Assembly Operations at Ruitz
As part of the Group’s development of LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) technology, a new activity has been entrusted to the Ruitz teams: the assembly and fitting-out of Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery housings.
Our history
Back to the key dates
- 1970: creation of the Ruitz plant.
- 1971: manufacturing of the first 3-speed automatic gearbox for the Renault 16 model begins.
- 1975-1982: successive start-ups of the 3-speed automatic gearboxes for the Renault 30, the Renault 25 and the Renault 19 models.
- 1988: manufacturing of a new family of 4-speed automatic gearboxes begins, in partnership with Volkswagen.
- 1997: manufacturing of a new family of 4-speed automatic gearboxes begins, in partnership with Peugeot (DP0 type, 210 Nm).
- 2003: start of deliveries of the Proactive gearbox to Nissan Mexico.
- 2007: delivery of first DP0 gearboxes for Chinese manufacturer Chery.
- 2009: delivery of the 1st boxes DP2.
- 2010: manufacturing of the millionth DP (automatic gearbox).
- 2012: production of te first parts for the DP8 automatic gearbox.
- 2013: change to shareholdings: Renault buys the 20% held previously by PSA and STA becomes a 100% subsidiary.
- 2014: "Cooperative robot" equipped with a clamp installed (a first for Renault).
- 2015: service agreement signed with Jatco for Nissan CVT (continuously variable transmission) units.
- 2017: as a part of the Alliance synergies, signature of a new agreement with Jatco for a gearbox analysis service.
- 2018: In March, inauguration of new installations (a Mechanical Prototype Realisation Centre and endurance test benches).
- 2020: start of the DB35 E-TECH gearbox used on Renault hybrid vehicles (Clio, Captur, Mégane Estate).
- 2022: The Renault ElectriCity legal entity to which the Ruitz plant belongs is officially operational as of 01 January 2022.
- 2024: As part of a joint venture between Renault Group and Minth Group, the plant began producing battery housings for electric vehicles, for the R5 and Scenic.
- 2025: Start of production of components for the “RD0 reducer of the 6AM electric powertrain.”
- 2026: Start of the activity dressing/finishing of the housings for BTB‑LFP batteries for the Megane, Scenic and Alpine A390 models.
Contact us
Electricity, Manufacture de Ruitz
Zone Industrielle de Ruitz, secteur le Moulin, Route d’Houchin,
62 620 Ruitz (France)
+ 33 (0)1 76 89 46 46