Renault Group CEO François Provost said the company is ready to consider producing cars for Chinese brands at its European facilities, but only if it is beneficial for the French automaker, Autocar writes.

According to Provost, unlike some competitors, Renault does not have problems with underutilized plants. All of the company’s European facilities are operating at almost full capacity, so there is no need to look for partners to fill unused production lines.

In recent months, several European automakers have announced cooperation with Chinese companies. Stellantis will produce Voyah electric vehicles in France, Nissan is considering producing Chery models in the United Kingdom, and Ford will share a plant in Spain with Geely.

The head of Renault noted that the company has received many cooperation proposals, but does not intend to accept them merely for the sake of having a partnership.

“I will never enter into a partnership if it is not beneficial for Renault,” Provost emphasized.

At the same time, he made it clear that the company is more interested in providing partners with its own technologies and platforms than in producing cars under other brands.

Provost also noted that, if necessary, Renault is capable of increasing production volumes by expanding plant operations from two shifts to two and a half or three shifts.

In addition, the company’s head commented on the decision to organize the production of military drones at Renault’s plant in Le Mans. According to him, this project emerged at the request of the French Ministry of Defense and does not mean that the company intends to develop the defense sector as a separate business.

In the first half of 2026, Renault’s revenue increased by 9.5%, while its operating margin amounted to 5.2%.