Ford and the Renault Group have announced a new strategic partnership that will see the American brand get access to the French automaker group’s Ampr EV platform, which will be the basis of two new EV models from Ford in 2028.
The first of the two models is set to be a successor to the Fiesta, and closely related to the Renault 5 EV it will share its platform with, and the upcoming Ford model will be built alongside its Renault relation in the ElectriCity complex in Douai, France.
The second of the two models set to emerge from this partnership is said to be a crossover related to the Renault 4 EV, reported Autocar, however the manufacturer has not disclosed a timeline for this second model. This may replace the Ford Puma Gen-E, according to the publication.
In addition to its plans for a pair of electric vehicles, Ford has also signed a letter of intent with the Renault Group to collaborate for a light commercial vehicle aimed at the European market.
“The strategic partnership with Renault Group marks an important step for Ford and supports our strategy to build a highly efficient and fit-for-the future business in Europe. We will combine Renault Group’s industrial scale and EV assets with Ford’s iconic design and driving dynamics to create vehicles that are fun, capable, and distinctly Ford in spirit,” said Ford president and CEO Jim Farley.
“Renault Group is proud to announce a new strategic cooperation with Ford, an iconic car manufacturer. This partnership shows the strength of our partnership know-how and competitiveness in Europe. In the long term, combining our strengths with Ford will make us more innovative and more responsive in a fast-changing European automotive market,” said Renault Group CEO François Provost.
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