Renault has announced its futuREady strategy, targeting 14 new all-electric vehicles for Europe by 2030. The plan positions the French automaker to become the “benchmark European carmaker” through software-defined vehicle technology.
Current Renault CEO François Provost developed the strategy as the successor to the Renaultution framework. That earlier plan, created by former CEO Luca de Meo, transformed Renault into one of Europe’s leading EV manufacturers.
The transformation included launching the award-winning Renault 4 and Renault 5, plus the upcoming Twingo.
The futuREady Plan Details
Provost calls the strategy a “crucial step in the future of the Renault Group.” The company will launch 36 models across four years through its three brands – Renault, Dacia, and Alpine.
Of 22 Europe-focused vehicles, 14 will be fully electric. Renault accounts for 12 of those launches.
Renault targets 100% electric European sales by 2030. Sister brands follow different timelines.
Dacia will expand from one EV model to four, starting with a Twingo sibling this year. Alpine plans its fully electric next-generation A110 sports car using the new Alpine Performance Platform.
Alpine will also introduce the A290 hot hatch and A390 fastback – a rival to the Porsche Macan Electric – in new markets. The brand focuses on high-end models like the £235,000 Alpine A110 R Ultime.
New Platform Technology
The futuREady plan introduces the RGEV Medium 2.0 EV platform. This architecture supports all body styles from B-segment vehicles like the R5 to D-segment MPVs.
Industry observers suggest this could enable a new electric Espace.
The platform features class-leading 800V architecture for ultra-fast charging. Its battery uses cell-to-body design with 20% fewer parts than current Renault EV platforms.
The system accepts pouch, prismatic, and blade cells depending on the specific vehicle. Renault promises up to 466 miles of range on a single charge.
RGEV Medium 2.0 will power Renault’s first software-defined vehicles. These cars reduce parts count while enabling over-the-air software updates.
OTA updates cut function update time in half. Owners won’t need service center visits for software improvements.
Battery and Motor Development
Renault is developing two battery types under futuREady. A “high-energy-density” unit targets high-powered, long-range models using 800V architecture from 2028.
A smaller, “affordable” battery will serve compact and standard-range models on 400V systems like the R5 and Twingo.
The company’s third-generation rare-earth-free electric motor promises 93% highway efficiency. It delivers 25% more power – up to 273bhp total output.
Production Benchmark
The Twingo serves as Renault’s production benchmark for all futuREady-era EVs. The Twingo was developed in under two years to match Chinese competitors’ speed.
Renault aims to develop all new projects within this timeframe while reducing vehicle parts by 30%.
New production robots will halve factory downtime. The company will use operational data stored in what it calls an “industrial metaverse.”
AI technology enables faster problem response, improved quality control, and supply chain disruption management. These improvements target 40% development cost reduction per vehicle – averaging around £345 savings.
The strategy positions Renault to compete directly with rapidly advancing Chinese EV manufacturers while maintaining its European market leadership.
