French carmaker Renault has unveiled a new strategic roadmap called “futuREady,” outlining plans to launch dozens of new vehicles by the end of the decade while maintaining a mix of battery-electric and hybrid powertrains.
The strategy was presented by chief executive François Provost, who took over leadership of the company last year and has since reversed or restructured several initiatives introduced under former CEO Luca de Meo.
Under the new plan, Renault aims to introduce 36 new models globally by 2030, including 22 vehicles for the European market, of which 16 will be fully battery-electric.
The announcement follows the earlier “Renaulution” strategy introduced under de Meo, which expanded Renault’s electric portfolio, reorganised manufacturing through the ElectriCity network and strengthened battery partnerships with companies including Verkor and AESC.
Since taking the helm, Provost has halted or scaled back several projects launched during that period. These include the mobility brand Mobilize, the planned spin-off of Renault’s electric vehicle division Ampere and the electric van joint venture Flexis, originally established with Volvo Group and logistics company CMA CGM.
New 800-Volt Electric Platform
A central element of the futuREady strategy is a new electric architecture known as RGEV Medium 2.0, an 800-volt platform designed for vehicles ranging from the B+ segment to the D segment.
The platform is intended to support a wide variety of body styles, including sedans, SUVs and multi-purpose vehicles. Renault said the architecture is expected to enable ultra-fast charging in around ten minutes and deliver driving ranges of up to 750 kilometres under the WLTP cycle for fully electric vehicles.
The battery system will use a cell-to-body structure with about 70% packing efficiency, requiring roughly 20% fewer components than current designs. Renault said the platform will support multiple cell formats, including prismatic, blade and pouch cells.
In addition to fully electric configurations, the platform will also allow range-extender powertrains, potentially offering up to 1,400 kilometres of total driving range while emitting less than 25 grams of CO₂ per kilometre, according to the company.
New Electric Motor and Battery Strategy
Renault also plans to introduce a third-generation electric motor that does not use rare-earth elements. The motor will be developed internally and will be available for both front-wheel-drive and rear-wheel-drive vehicles.
“With efficiency of 93% on the motorway and 25% more power, this 275 hp motor will be developed and built in-house, and available in both front and rear-wheel drive versions. Coupled with innovative, scalable ‘7-in-1’ power electronics, this motor will cost 20% less than the previous generation,” Renault said.
The company plans to use two battery chemistries: one aimed at higher energy density for long-range or performance vehicles, and a lower-cost chemistry—likely lithium iron phosphate—for more affordable models.
Hybrids to Remain Part of Strategy
While Renault plans to expand its electric vehicle lineup, hybrids will continue to play a key role in the company’s future product mix.
In Europe, Renault expects all vehicles sold by 2030 to be electrified, either as hybrids or fully electric models. Outside Europe, the company plans to introduce 14 additional models under the Renault brand, with half of global sales targeted to be electrified by the end of the decade.
Renault also expects to sell two million vehicles annually by 2030, with about 50% of sales coming from markets outside Europe.
The strategy also outlines growth plans for other brands within the group. Romanian brand Dacia will continue focusing on affordable vehicles while expanding into the C-segment. The company expects about two-thirds of Dacia sales to be electrified by 2030, supported by four battery-electric models.
Meanwhile, performance brand Alpine will expand its lineup with new electric models including the A290 and A390, alongside a next-generation A110 built on the Alpine Performance Platform.
Strategy Built Around Technology and Partnerships
The futuREady roadmap is built on four pillars: expanding the product range, accelerating technological development, improving operational performance and strengthening cooperation with suppliers and partners.
“Engineering plays a key role in developing these technologies. In this area, the Group makes full use of in-house expertise and with our suppliers,” Renault said.
Provost said the strategy also aims to position Renault as a leading European manufacturer as competition intensifies in the global automotive market.
“Becoming Europe’s reference carmaker means setting the ambition to design and produce in Europe products that are best in class in terms of desirability, technology and competitiveness,” Provost said. “In an increasingly competitive environment, this means combining performance and innovation with resilience and robust strength. This is what futuREady is all about.”
However, analysts note that the plan comes as Renault’s alliance with Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors has weakened, raising questions about how development costs will be shared as the company pursues multiple technological paths simultaneously.