Ford To Outsource EV Production To Renault In Europe - CleanTechnica

Ford CEO Jim Farley announced a strategic partnership with Renault to outsource the production of new electric vehicles (EVs) for the European market. This move follows disappointing sales and significant layoffs at Ford’s Cologne, Germany factory, where the company had invested $2 billion to produce Euro-specific EVs based on Volkswagen’s platform. Under the new agreement, two distinct Ford-branded EV models will be developed using Renault’s Ampere platform and manufactured at Renault’s ElectriCity facility in northern France. These vehicles, designed by Ford but leveraging Renault’s EV expertise and industrial scale, are expected to reach showrooms by early 2028. The collaboration will also extend to light commercial vehicles. Farley emphasized that the partnership aligns with Ford’s strategy to create a more efficient and future-ready business in Europe by combining Renault’s manufacturing capabilities with Ford’s design and driving dynamics. However, the deal raises questions about Ford’s contribution beyond design elements, as the manufacturing shift offers little immediate relief for Ford’s German assembly workers