Renault

Renault S.A.

🇫🇷 France

French automaker, founded 1899. Part of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance. Sells mainstream cars and crossovers in Europe, with a growing EV lineup built on the CMF-BEV platform.

Models

4 Plein Sud

Renault 4 E-Tech Electric with a 92×80 cm electrically operated canvas roof. Same CMF-BEV platform and 52 kWh / 409 km WLTP powertrain as the standard R4. Boot unchanged at 420 L. From €37,290.

150 hp 409 km FWD

Coming Soon

Megane E-Tech Electric

Renault's facelifted Megane E-Tech Electric swaps to a 67 kWh LFP battery for up to 500 km WLTP and faster 165 kW charging, behind a redesigned front end. 218 hp, front-wheel drive, from about €37,000 (~$40,000) in France.

218 hp 500 km FWD

News

Renault Megane E-Tech Electric facelift: bigger LFP battery, 500 km range

Renault's updated Megane E-Tech Electric switches to a 67 kWh LFP battery for up to 500 km WLTP and faster 165 kW charging, behind a redesigned front end. From about €37,000 (~$40,000) in France.

23 Jun 2026

Renault 4 Plein Sud: Canvas-Roof R4 Opens Pre-Orders from €37,290

Pre-orders are open for the Renault 4 Plein Sud, a canvas-roof variant of the R4 E-Tech Electric. Electric roof actuator, 92×80 cm opening, same 52 kWh / 409 km WLTP powertrain, 420-litre boot unchanged. From €37,290.

15 May 2026

Guides

Who Owns Europe's Car Brands? The Ownership Map

Most European badges trace back to about five mega-groups - Volkswagen, Stellantis, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Renault. But several beloved European brands are now owned abroad, in China, India and the UAE, and a few Chinese and joint-venture names now sell under European flags. Here is who owns what in 2026.

About

Renault is one of Europe’s largest automakers and the French government’s largest industrial holding. The brand’s electric pivot began in earnest with the Zoe in 2012 and accelerated with the CMF-BEV platform, which underpins the Renault 5, Renault 4, and Alpine A290.

The Renault 4 E-Tech Electric, launched in 2024, revives a nameplate from the 1960s. Its Plein Sud variant adds a canvas roof - a body style the original R4 also offered in the 1970s.

Frequently asked questions

Who owns Renault?

Renault is a publicly traded company.

What country is Renault from?

Renault is a French brand, headquartered in Boulogne-Billancourt.

When was Renault founded?

Renault was founded in 1899.

What kind of cars does Renault make?

Renault makes hatchbacks, crossovers and electric vehicles.