Renault Group increased sales 1.9% year on year in the first half of 2024 to 1,154,700 vehicles.

In Europe, the group consolidated its third place, selling 847,623 vehicles, an increase of 6.7% in a market that grew by 5.5%.

The Renault brand outperformed the market with 535,238 vehicles sold, a rise of 8.2% in a market that grew by 5.5%. The growth was due to "very strong performance" of full hybrid E-Tech engines (+45%).

In the light commercial vehicle market, Renault remained leader with 171,202 sales (+19.2%).

The Dacia brand sold 309,816 vehicles, a rise of 4%. Sandero was the best selling car across all channels.

The Alpine brand reported 2,569 registrations in first half 2024, an increase of 47.7% on H1 2023, driven by the success of its extended range with A110 R Turini.

Retail sales accounted for almost 62% of the total number of vehicles sold in the Group’s five main European countries, 20 points above the market average.

Electrified vehicles accounted for 29.6% of group sales in Europe (+4.3 points vs 2023) thanks to the hybrid powertrains, whose sales strongly increased (+59.6%).

All electric vehicles accounted for 12% of Renault brand sales and will continue to grow in the second half of the year with the launch of Scenic and 5 electrics.

Nearly 10% of Dacia brand sales were electrified vehicles.

Alpine has just launched its electric offensive with the A290. Orders are scheduled to open this summer.

The group's order book in Europe represents 2.6 months of forecast sales at the end of June 2024.