Renault Group: Stable Sales in H1 2026, Electrified Vehicles Reach 52% in Europe
In the first half of 2026, Renault Group delivered 1,165,133 vehicles, a slight decrease of 0.4% compared to the same period in 2025. Beneath this apparent stability, a transformation of the portfolio is taking shape: the share of electrified vehicles increased by 8.2 points to 52% of sales in Europe, while the group adjusts its mix towards more profitable channels and higher quality vehicles. However, Dacia experienced a decline of 8.7% in Europe, indicating tensions in the entry-level segment.
Stable Global Volumes Amidst Brand Divergence
The total sales of the group remained nearly unchanged at 1,165,133 units, a minimal retreat of 0.4% compared to the first half of 2025. In Europe, the passenger cars and light commercial vehicles (PC + LCV) segment saw a slight contraction of 1.3% to 821,092 vehicles. However, this trajectory hides disparate performances within the brand portfolio.
Renault, the group's main brand, grew by 2.6% in Europe and consolidated its second-place market position. Alpine recorded a spectacular increase of 67.6%, reaching a record semester with 8,222 vehicles. Conversely, Dacia fell by 8.7% in Europe, although the release highlights a sequential improvement in the second quarter and the maintenance of a podium position in sales to private customers.
Electrification Becomes the Driver of Mix Recomposition
The group is significantly accelerating its electric pivot. In Europe, the share of electrified vehicles increased by 8.2 points to reach 52% of sales in the first half of 2026, including 18.8% of fully electric vehicles. This acceleration is driven by Renault, where two-thirds of the vehicles sold in Europe (66.3%) are now electrified, and by Alpine, which has crossed the threshold of 80% in pure electric sales thanks to the success of the Alpine A290 and the initial deliveries of the Alpine A390.
Dacia is also part of this movement, with 30.8% of its sales electrified, and notably a robust increase in hybrids (+30.2%) thanks to the Duster and Bigster. The group is also strengthening its presence in high-margin channels: 60% of passenger car sales are made to private customers, an increase of 3.8 points and a gap of 17.7 points above the overall European market.
Busy Launch Schedule to Consolidate the Electric Offensive
The group announces a busy launch schedule for 2026. In the first half, Renault Twingo E-Tech electric and Renault Duster for India hit the roads. By the end of the year, Renault Trafic Van E-Tech electric, Renault Niagara in Latin America, a new Dacia Spring, Dacia Sandero in hybrid, Dacia Striker, and Alpine A390 in GTS version will follow. Internationally, strategic markets show dynamics: growth of 61.2% in India, 15.4% in Turkey, 13.7% in Morocco, and 5.3% in Brazil. In Europe, the order book represents 2.1 months of forecast sales at the end of June 2026, providing visibility for the coming quarters.
