- Renault returned to net profit in H1 2026, lifting revenue about 9.5%.
- In Europe, electrified models now account for roughly 52% of sales, with pure EVs at 18.8%.
- Every new model must at least match full-hybrid profitability, a hard rule that keeps EV margins intact against cheaper Chinese rivals.
Renault used to be the warning label for how badly an old-guard automaker could stumble in the EV transition. In the first half of 2026, it looks more like a case study. Global volume barely moved, with just over 1.165 million vehicles sold, yet revenue climbed around 9.5% and the group swung back to a clean net profit. All of that...
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