Ford partners with Renault to build new EVs

Ford and Renault have today signed a partnership agreement to develop two Ford-branded passenger electric vehicles based on Renault Group’s Ampere platform.

This opens the door for a return of the Fiesta nameplate in the guise of an EV, sharing its underpinnings with the Renault 5 E-Tech.

The first of the two vehicles is expected to go on sale in Europe in early 2028.

Additionally, the companies will explore the opportunity to collaborate in the commercial vehicle segment in Europe, to jointly develop and manufacture Renault and Ford-branded light commercial vehicles.

François Provost, CEO Renault Group said: “In the long term, combining our strengths with Ford will make us more innovative and more responsive in a fast-changing European automotive market.”

Jim Farley, president and CEO, Ford Motor Company added: “The strategic partnership with Renault Group marks an important step for Ford and supports our strategy to build a highly efficient and fit-for-the future business in Europe.

“We will combine Renault Group’s industrial scale and EV assets with Ford’s iconic design and driving dynamics to create vehicles that are fun, capable, and distinctly Ford in spirit.”