Renault in stagnation: Electric models save market share by 2025

23.07.2025 | Cars

The French automobile manufacturer reports zero sales growth in the second quarter, compensated by an impressive increase in electric vehicles.

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The automotive giant Renault is experiencing an extremely challenging period of market stagnation, with recent commercial results revealing a complex picture of market performance.

Official statistical data shows a complete halt in total sales compared to the same period last year. While the passenger segment registers a noticeable growth of 8.4%, light commercial vehicles suffer a drastic decline of 29%.

The company, which is in a transitional management stage with upcoming changes in top management, points to several key challenges. These include fierce competition in the European region and ongoing economic uncertainty.

A positive touch in the overall picture are the electric models, which mark an impressive growth of 57%. The success is mainly due to the new R5 and Alpine A290, which demonstrate the effectiveness of the company's electric strategy.

These results highlight the complex market dynamics and the need for flexible adaptation in the high-tech automotive sector.