Renault Group, Nissan, and Mitsubishi Motors said that they are entering a new phase with a focus on developing electric vehicles (EVs) and achieving industrial synergies in Europe.

The Alliance Operating Board convened at the Ampere Douai facility in France, where the chairmen and CEOs of these companies reviewed joint initiatives and discussed potential growth and value creation strategies.

As part of the gathering, Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa and Mitsubishi Motors CEO Takao Kato made their initial visit to the Douai site, and it was François Provost's debut Alliance Board meeting as Renault Group CEO, along with chairman Jean-Dominique Senard.

Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors have chosen Ampere, Renault's EV division, as their preferred partner, taking advantage of its competitive ecosystem.

Ampere is gearing up to produce its latest EV models, the all-new Nissan Micra and the next-generation Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, set to be manufactured, respectively on the AmpR Small and AmpR Medium platforms.

These vehicles are under preparation at the Douai facility, with their commercial releases anticipated later this year.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, which is set to be unveiled today (17 September), represents the brand's inaugural full-electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) for the European market and the first vehicle from Mitsubishi to be manufactured in France.

In May 2025, Nissan introduced the all-new Nissan Micra, a model that has been designed to align with the preferences of European customers.

The production line at Ampere Douai is said to currently handle the manufacturing of six electric models for four different clients: Nissan, Renault, Mitsubishi Motors, and Alpine.

Multimillion investments have been made to transform the Douai plant for EV production, including a €550m (~$650m) investment in a new “flexible” standard production line equipped with Ampr Small and Ampr Medium, as well as a new workshop for battery assembly.

As of May 2023, the plant is said to have transitioned to producing exclusively EVs.

The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, established in 1999, aims to enhance the competitiveness and profitability of the three member firms through shared projects worldwide.

Previously, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation revealed it is exploring opportunities to jointly produce SUVs in the US with Nissan Motor Company.