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Renault warns it may cut European output by 300,000 cars over emissions rules
Renault chief executive François Provost says the company may cut production by 300,000 vehicles if the European Union does not ease its emissions rules.
He made the warning at the Paris Motor Show, saying he could propose cutting models and output within a year.
The EU target requires new cars sold in 2030 to emit 55% less carbon dioxide than in 2021, and new vans to emit 50% less.
Renault is also facing growing competition from Chinese carmakers, whose market share has risen from 4% to 13%, according to Provost.
He called for limits on imported vehicles that do not contribute to European industry, jobs or supply chains.
France and Germany are working on an agreement for more flexibility on emissions limits, including allowing some combustion-engine models to continue.
The EU and China have also reached a preliminary understanding on limiting Chinese hybrid vehicle exports, which could reduce them by more than half.
Renault CEO Francois Provost warned that the company may have to cut European production by 300,000 cars if the EU does not ease its 2030 emissions requirements.
He said he may have to propose the cuts to Renault’s board within a year if there is no moratorium.
The EU target calls for new-car emissions to fall by 55% for passenger cars and 50% for vans by 2030, compared with 2021.
Provost also pointed to rising competition from Chinese brands, whose market share he said had increased from 4% to 13%.
France and Germany are working on an agreement seeking more flexibility in CO2 limits, while the EU and China have announced an understanding on Chinese hybrid-vehicle exports.
- Who
- Renault CEO Francois Provost warned of possible production cuts.
- What
- Renault may cut European output by 300,000 cars if the EU does not ease its 2030 emissions target.
- When
- Provost made the warning on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
- Where
- He spoke at the Paris Motor Show.
- Why
- He said the emissions requirements could force Renault to eliminate models and cut production.
Renault
European Union emissions requirements
Emissions targets
Renault
Renault says it may need to cut production if the 2030 requirements are not eased.
European Union emissions requirements
The EU target calls for new-car emissions to fall by 55% for passenger cars and 50% for vans compared with 2021.
The EU and China announced an understanding to limit imports of Chinese hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
French President Emmanuel Macron said France and Germany were finalising an agreement seeking more flexibility in CO2 limits.
Provost warned at the Paris Motor Show that Renault might cut European production by 300,000 cars.
- Potential output cut
- 300,000 cars
- Passenger-car emissions target
- 55% reduction by 2030 compared with 2021
- Van emissions target
- 50% reduction by 2030 compared with 2021
- Chinese brands' market share
- Rose from 4% to 13%
- Location of Provost's remarks
- Paris Motor Show
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What people are saying
I am concerned because if we do not get the 2030 moratorium, within a year I will have to propose to a board of directors that we eliminate cars and cut production.
It is clear that we must limit the inflow of imported vehicles that bring no added value to industry, employment and Europe.
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