Ford Teams Up with Renault to Develop New Affordable Electric Vehicles

Ford and Renault announce cooperation on two affordable EVs built on the Ampere platform, expected in 2028. Learn how the partnership shapes Ford’s European EV strategy.

Ford is taking a significant step in its effort to regain ground in Europe, confirming a new partnership with Renault to launch two affordable electric vehicles. Both models will be built using technology from Renault’s Ampere division, the EV and software specialist behind the Renault 5 E-Tech and the Alpine A290.

The AmpR Small platform, which underpins these compact models, is being considered as the foundation for Ford’s upcoming EVs. Designed for large-scale production and optimized for urban segments, it has already proven its capabilities: the Renault 5 E-Tech offers 40 kWh and 52 kWh battery options with a WLTP range of up to around 400 kilometers, while Ampere’s EV lineup has been recognized with the prestigious Car of the Year 2025 award.

According to the companies, the first Ford electric vehicles developed under this partnership are expected to reach the European market by 2028. Production will take place within Renault’s ElectriCity network in northern France, where AmpR-based models are already being manufactured.

Ford emphasizes that, despite adopting an external architecture, the upcoming models will retain the brand’s characteristic design and driving dynamics. For Ford, the move reflects a broader strategy to counter the growing pressure from low-cost Chinese EVs in Europe. Renault, meanwhile, strengthens Ampere’s manufacturing scale and influence in the mass-market EV segment.

Several details remain undisclosed. The companies have not revealed expected motor outputs, battery configurations specific to Ford’s models, pricing, or production volumes. Although European outlets reference targets “below €25,000,” no official confirmation has been issued.

Still, the formalized cooperation and AmpR’s proven maturity on existing production vehicles suggest a decisive shift in Ford’s European EV strategy. Should the plans unfold as projected, the continent’s compact electric car market could become considerably more competitive by 2028.