The Renault Group-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance held its operating board meeting at the Ampere Douai plant in France, marking a new phase in the partnership’s European EV strategy. The meeting brought together executives from all three companies to review joint initiatives and explore growth opportunities.
The session was the first visit to Douai for Ivan Espinosa, CEO of Nissan, and Takao Kato, CEO of Mitsubishi Motors. François Provost, newly appointed CEO of Renault Group, attended his first Alliance board meeting alongside Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard.
Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors have selected Ampere as their manufacturing partner for new electric models designed for European markets. The facility is preparing to produce the all-new Nissan Micra and next-generation Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, both scheduled for commercial launch in late 2025.
The vehicles will be built on Ampere’s AmpR Small and AmpR Medium platforms respectively. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, set for reveal on September 17, will be the brand’s first full-electric SUV for Europe and the first Mitsubishi vehicle manufactured in France. Nissan unveiled the new Micra in May, describing it as engineered to meet European customer preferences.
Ampere Douai’s production line now manufactures six electric models for four clients: Renault, Nissan, Mitsubishi Motors, and Alpine. The facility has undergone a transformation with 550 million euros invested to build flexible manufacturing lines equipped with two modular platforms accommodating different vehicle segments.
The plant includes a new battery assembly workshop and represents what the Alliance describes as a benchmark for industrial excellence in Europe. The collaboration demonstrates the partnership’s approach to leveraging shared expertise and flexible manufacturing capabilities.
The Alliance’s focus on joint projects and regional manufacturing reflects the automotive industry’s shift toward electric mobility, with the Douai facility serving as a central hub for the partners’ European EV production strategy.
