Renault signs EV battery deals with Envision, Verkor for French plants

Renault 5 EV prototype — Envision AESC is expected to supply batteries for the Renault 5 EV small car (shown as a prototype), which will be built at the automaker's factory in Douai.

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Staff and wire reports

June 28, 2021 08:24 AM

PARIS – Renault Group has signed partnership agreements with Envision AESC of China and Verkor of France to supply electric vehicle batteries for its EV production hub in northern France.

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