Renault to invest €600 million in Spain for electric vehicles and battery assembly

Capital allocation and vehicle assignments

Renault Group will invest €600 million between 2026 and 2030 to upgrade its manufacturing operations across Spain. The capital expenditure supports the deployment of the company's futuREady strategic plan to improve the operational competitiveness of its facilities in Castilla y León. Under this allocation, Renault assigned five new vehicle models to the assembly plants in Palencia and Valladolid, consisting of three hybrid vehicles and two fully electric C-segment models. Specific model assignments include the second-generation electric Scénic alongside the new Rafale in electric and range-extended formats. Industrial schedules establish that vehicle assembly for the new electric Scénic and Rafale will commence at the Palencia plant at the end of 2028.

Platform specifications and battery manufacturing

The Palencia factory was selected as the manufacturing site for Renault's native electric vehicle platform, designated RGEV Medium 2.0. Built around an 800-volt electrical architecture, the platform delivers up to 750 kilometers of driving range under the WLTP cycle for pure electric models. Extended-range versions (REEV) built on the architecture achieve driving ranges of up to 1,400 kilometers, while supporting fast-charging times of up to 10 minutes. To supply the electrified vehicle lines, the Bodywork factory in Valladolid will install a dedicated battery assembly line. Christian Stein, chief executive of Renault Group in Spain, outlined the operational rationale behind the investments.

“Spain is a strategic country for the Group, not only in terms of production and commercial operations, but also because of the ecosystem generated around its own activity, including suppliers of components, energy, and mobility. At a turbulent time in the sector, Renault Group demonstrates its commitment to the country's factories and the continuity of our activities, resulting from the expertise of our teams, the social agreement, and the support of institutions. Our ambition is to continue being a benchmark manufacturer in Spain and across Europe.”

Electric WLTP750

Range extended (REEV)1,400

Electric WLTP

750 km

Range extended (REEV)

1400 km

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Labor settlement and workforce protections

The investment schedule was finalized following an agreement with trade union representatives on the 2026–2028 collective bargaining framework. The labor negotiations involved direct intervention from Spanish Industry Minister Jordi Hereu during a meeting hosted at the ministry in Madrid. The confirmed industrial plan secures the long-term operational future of over 6,000 direct jobs across the Valladolid and Palencia facilities. Renault identified operational factors behind the site selection, citing the competitiveness of its Spanish plants, process quality, team operational performance, and the integration of new industrial technologies.

Funding structure and industrial expansion

Financing for the €600 million package combines Renault Group's internal capital with public subsidies from Spain's central government through PERTE programs and regional grants from the Junta de Castilla y León. The plan builds on an industrial strategy originally developed by Josep María Recasens, the former head of strategy and former president of Renault in Spain, prior to his transition to Indra. Renault Group Chief Executive François Provost and predecessor Luca de Meo have categorized Spain as the company's second primary manufacturing hub globally after France. The vehicle assignments establish the first production of fully electric passenger cars in Spain during Renault's 75-year manufacturing presence in the country, expanding electric assembly beyond existing facilities in France and Slovenia.