Renault will become electric-only brand in Europe by 2030, CEO says

Renault 5 prototype Munich 2021 — The Renault stand at the 2022 Munich auto show, with the Renault 5 EV prototype (front), the original Renault 5 behind it, and the new Megane E-Tech Electric compact car (left rear).

January 13, 2022 04:03 PM

PARIS -- Renault will become an electric-only brand in Europe by 2030, CEO Luca de Meo said, as the automaker moved up its timetable to halt sales of internal combustion engines.

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