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Renault 2025 Sales Edge Higher as EV and Hybrid Deliveries Surge, Europe Lags

Management expects a muted European market in 2026, prioritizing new electrified launches.

Overview

  • Renault Group sold about 2.34 million vehicles in 2025, up 3.2% year over year.
  • Growth outside Europe rose 11.7% versus a 0.5% gain in Europe, with South Korea, Morocco and Latin America outperforming.
  • European passenger car volumes increased 5.9% on strong Clio and Sandero demand, while van sales fell 21%.
  • Electrified models accelerated, with hybrids up roughly 35% to around 400,000 units and battery electrics up about 77% to roughly 194,000, taking new-energy vehicles to around a quarter of deliveries.
  • Renault flags a cautious 2026 in Europe and plans launches including a new Clio, Renault 4 E-Tech and Twingo E-Tech, with full-year financial results due February 19.