Renault Trucks
Renault Trucks is a French commercial vehicle manufacturer and wholly-owned Volvo Group subsidiary founded in 1894. It designs, produces and distributes diesel, natural-gas and 100% electric trucks (650 kg to 120 tonnes) for urban, regional, construction and long-haul transport customers in 130+ countries via a 1,500-point service network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1894
- HeadquartersVillamuriel De Cerrato, Spain
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Renault Trucks does
Renault Trucks SASU is a French commercial vehicle manufacturer founded in 1894 and headquartered in Saint Priest (Lyon). It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Volvo Group (acquired 2001) and operates as a strategic brand within Volvo's truck, bus and construction-equipment portfolio alongside Volvo, Mack, Prevost and Nova Bus. Renault Trucks designs, produces, and distributes a complete range of commercial vehicles from 650 kg to 120 tonnes PTAC, organised around four product families: the E-Tech 100% electric range (Master, Trafic, D, D Wide, T, C vans and trucks), the diesel and natural-gas long-haul and construction range (D, D Wide, T, T High, C, K), Kleuster cargo bikes for last-mile urban logistics, and forthcoming Flexis electric vans (software-defined 800V platform) which Renault Trucks will distribute from 2027 after Renault Group's full ownership consolidation of Flexis in June 2026.
The company's core technology stack pairs battery-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell powertrains with software-defined vehicle architectures, connected-vehicle telematics (all Renault Trucks vehicles connected since 2013 within Volvo Group's 1M+ connected fleet), and advanced driver assistance systems developed through the DOLPHIN R&D project in partnership with Gauzy Ltd. (AI-powered Smart-Vision CMS and Driver Monitoring System). Industrial operations span five French sites: headquarters in Saint Priest, light/medium electric truck production at Blainville-sur-Orne (E-Tech D and D Wide since March 2020), heavy electric truck production at Bourg-en-Bresse (E-Tech T and C since November 2023, plus a Used Trucks Factory for vehicle regeneration), remanufacturing of engines, gearboxes, injectors and particle filters at Limoges, and an R&D/engineering site at Lyon-Vénissieux that inaugurated an internal heating system in February 2026.
Renault Trucks generates revenue through three primary streams: hardware sales of trucks and commercial vehicles via 1,500 authorised sales and service points in 130+ countries, after-sales services and maintenance through the same dealer network, and recurring/connected subscription services for fleet management, predictive maintenance and driver administration. The go-to-market motion is enterprise field sales supported by direct regional organisations for France, Europe and International markets. Revenue is supplemented by integrated fleet electrification services (battery sizing, charge infrastructure installation, financing and insurance), the Used Trucks Factory circular-economy offering (vehicle repurposing, 200-point refurbishment, 3-year operational life extension, and recycling at 92-97% rates), and co-development engagements with logistics customers such as GEODIS (Project Oxygen), XPO Logistics, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, Kuehne+Nagel and Warburtons. The company's strategic posture is centred on decarbonisation: 50% EV volume target by 2030, 100% fossil-fuel-free by 2040, and seven consecutive years of EcoVadis Gold certification for CSR performance.
Renault Trucks firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Renault Trucks
- Legal name
- Renault Trucks SASU
- Website
- https://renault-trucks.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1894
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- Renault Trucks is a French commercial vehicle manufacturer and wholly-owned Volvo Group subsidiary founded in 1894. It designs, produces and distributes diesel, natural-gas and 100% electric trucks (650 kg to 120 tonnes) for urban, regional, construction and long-haul transport customers in 130+ countries via a 1,500-point service network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Renault Trucks industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Vehicles
- NAICS
- Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing (336120), Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (4231), Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (423120), Motor Vehicle Parts (Used) Merchant Wholesalers (42314)
- SIC
- Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013), Truck & Bus Bodies (3713)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Class 4–6 Medium-Duty Truck Manufacturing (IMACABAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Class 1–3 Commercial Trucks (Light/Medium Duty) Manufacturing (IMACABAA), Truck Body & Upfit Manufacturing (Box/Dump/Service/Refuse) (IMACAGAC)
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Where Renault Trucks is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Villamuriel De Cerrato
- HQ country
- Spain
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
Renault Trucks business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Truck and Commercial Vehicle Sales: Renault Trucks designs, manufactures and sells a complete range of trucks from light commercial vehicles to heavy-duty trucks (350 kg to 50 tonnes PTAC) including electric variants. Revenue generated from vehicle sales through dealership network globally.
- After-sales Services and Maintenance: Comprehensive service offerings including repair, maintenance, parts supply, and support services through 1,500 service points globally
- Connected Services and Telematics: Integrated and online productivity services for fleet management, driver management, predictive maintenance, and operational optimization
- Urban Logistics Solutions: Complete urban mobility solutions including electric vehicles, cargo bikes (Kleuster), and consulting for logistics decarbonization
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Full range of electric trucks from 650 kg to 26 tonnes PTAC for urban applications |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels10 records
Renault Trucks product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Renault Trucks designs, manufactures, and distributes a complete range of commercial trucks from 650 kg to 50 tonnes PTAC for urban, regional, construction, and long-distance transport applications. The portfolio includes 100% electric vehicles (E-Tech T, C, D, D Wide, Master, Trafic), diesel models (D, D Wide, T, T High, C, K), and cargo bikes (Kleuster 350, Kleuster Freegônes). The company sells through a global network of 1,500 sales and service points and supports customers with connected services, maintenance, charging infrastructure support, and fleet electrification consulting.
Product overview
Renault Trucks is a French commercial vehicle manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of trucks ranging from 650 kg to 120 tonnes PTAC for urban, regional, construction, and long-distance transport applications. The product lineup includes the core E-Tech electric range (Kleuster cargo bikes, E-Tech Master/Trafic vans, E-Tech D/D Wide distribution trucks, E-Tech T/C heavy-duty trucks), the conventional diesel range (D, D Wide, T, T High, C, K), plus electric van brand Flexis (joint venture, distribution from 2027). Services include Deliver Assist automated logistics, Project Oxygen urban electric truck, DOLPHIN ADAS research, Used Trucks Factory regeneration, and Connected Vehicle Services. The ecosystem includes charging infrastructure mapping, E-Tech dedicated services for fleet electrification support, and Decarbonisation Academy e-learning platform.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Renault Trucks E-Tech: Complete range of 100% electric trucks and commercial vehicles spanning from 350 kg to 50 tonnes PTAC, covering urban delivery, distribution, waste collection, construction, and regional transport applications
- Used Trucks Factory
- Kleuster
- DOLPHIN
- Deliver Assist
- Oxygen
- Renault Trucks Defense
Products and services
- Renault Trucks E-Tech T 100% electric truck for long-distance regional transport with up to 660 km range (E-Tech T 780), designed for decarbonized long-haul operations up to 50 tonnes PTAC.
- Renault Trucks E-Tech C 100% electric truck for construction applications, designed for on-road and off-road construction site operations with up to 50 tonnes PTAC.
- Renault Trucks E-Tech D 100% electric truck for urban goods distribution, available in 12-16 tonne variants (D12, D14) with battery capacities from 200 to 400 kWh.
- Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide 100% electric truck for peri-urban transport and waste collection, with 19 or 26 tonne variants and 265 kWh battery for comparable payload to diesel trucks.
- Renault Trucks E-Tech Master Red EDITION 100% electric light commercial vehicle available in van and cab floor variants, with 3.1 tonnes PTRA and 120 km real-world range for last-mile delivery.
- Renault Trucks E-Tech Trafic Red EDITION Electric van for urban logistics and last-mile delivery applications.
- Kleuster 350 Electric cargo bike designed for intensive urban use, developed jointly by Renault Trucks and Kleuster.
- Kleuster Freegônes Electric assisted trike cargo bike with 80 km range and up to 650 kg PTAC, enabling access to low-emission zones and last-mile delivery.
- Renault Trucks D Diesel distribution truck available in 7.5-18 tonne range with DTi 5 (210/240 hp) and DTi 8 (250/280 hp) motorizations.
- Renault Trucks D Wide Diesel distribution truck in 16-26 tonne range with DTi 8, DE11, and natural gas motorizations for specialized distribution applications.
- Renault Trucks T Long-haul truck for regional and national organized transport, featuring DE13 Turbo Compound engine with up to 480 hp and optimized for fuel efficiency.
- Renault Trucks T High Long-haul truck suited for on-demand and international transport with DE13 engine options up to 520 hp, designed for high-volume industrial transport.
- Renault Trucks C Construction truck for site supply applications with DE13 engine up to 520 hp, offering versatility and payload for construction operations.
- Renault Trucks K Heavy-duty construction truck for public works, quarries, and challenging sites requiring robustness and traction, with DE11 and DE13 engines up to 520 hp.
- Renault Trucks E-Tech Services Complete electric mobility solutions including battery configuration, charge infrastructure installation, repair and maintenance, financing, and insurance for fleet electrification.
- Connected Vehicle Services Telematics and connected services including fleet management, assignment management, fuel consumption monitoring, predictive maintenance, and driver administrative management.
- Renault Trucks Used Trucks Factory Circular economy service providing second life to used vehicles through industrial conversion processes, transforming long-haul tractors into rigid vehicles or construction trucks at the Bourg-en-Bresse plant.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 660 km range for electric long-haul trucks (E-Tech T)
- +8 more outcomes
Companies that use Renault Trucks
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Renault Trucks technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
AI capability5 records
Feature5 records
Renault Trucks partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.
- FlexiscoreRenault Group took full ownership of Flexis in June 2026 after acquiring Volvo Group's 45% stake and CMA CGM Group's 10% stake. Flexis develops fully electric vans on software-defined vehicle platform with 800V electric motor. Production scheduled at Sandouville factory in France by end of 2026, with Volvo Group (via Renault Trucks) handling commercialization from 2027.
- Gauzy Ltd.corePartnership to enhance autonomous vehicle safety with AI-powered driver assistance systems (Smart-Vision CMS and DMS). Systems integrated into Renault's DOLPHIN concept truck and showcased at Solutrans 2025. Part of French government-backed DOLPHIN initiative.
- MalherbesupportingLogistics company partnership to electrify Blainville-Bourg-en-Bresse-Lyon logistics corridor with electric transport solutions for industrial flows.
- GEODIScoreLogistics group collaboration to design Oxygen, a 16-tonne 100% electric truck for urban distribution. Testing phase conducted in Lyon and Paris until December 2024 with 17 partners in the project.
- Schwing-StettersupportingPartnership to unveil innovative solution for decarbonised concrete transport combining Renault Trucks electric truck with Schwing-Stetter mixing technology.
- KleustercorePartnership for cargo bikes including Kleuster Freegônes (triporteur with 80 km range) and Kleuster 350 (cargo bike for intensive urban use). Renault Trucks integrated Kleuster products into urban logistics solutions and appointed Okan Cavusoglu as Managing Director of Kleuster.
- BUMP ChargesupportingFleet and logistics charging operator partnership since 2021 to deploy fast-charging infrastructure across France. Nearly 200 EVBox Troniq Modular stations deployed as of January 2026 with 99.4% hardware availability rate. Testing with Renault Trucks at pilot site in Lyon.
- INDRAsupportingPartnership to create filières for dismantling end-of-life vehicles under 3.5 tonnes. INDRA manages certified centers and ensures collection and treatment (pollution control, dismantling, destruction) of end-of-life vehicles.
- Volvo GroupcoreRenault Trucks is a member of Volvo Group, one of the world's leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and power solutions. Volvo Group sells products under Volvo, Volvo Penta, Rokbak, Renault Trucks, Prevost, Nova Bus and Mack brands. Volvo Group has ownership in Milence, Eicher, Dongfeng, cellcentric, Flexis, Cespira and Coretura.
- DRIVE SustainabilitysupportingNetwork of 18 leading automotive companies working toward enhancing sustainability throughout the automotive industry by leveraging common voice and engaging with supply chain partners on impactful activities.
- MilencesupportingJoint venture for electric truck charging infrastructure. Renault Trucks Diamond Echo inaugurated first Milence recharging center in France in April 2024.
Scale indicators12 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Renault Trucks competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Volvo Trucks: Sister brand under the same Volvo Group parent, making Class 8 heavy-duty and medium-duty trucks (FH, FM, FMX, FE/FL) including the Volvo FH Electric and FM Electric. It is the most directly comparable competitor, sharing platforms, R&D, and dealer reach with Renault Trucks.
- Scania: Swedish heavy-duty truck manufacturer within the Traton Group (Volkswagen), competing head-to-head in long-haul, distribution, and construction segments across Europe with parallel EV (Scania BEV) and battery-electric portfolios.
- MAN Truck & Bus: German truck OEM within Traton Group making the eTGL, eTGM, and eTGS electric trucks. Competes directly in distribution and long-haul in European markets where Renault Trucks is present.
- Mercedes-Benz Trucks: Daimler Truck subsidiary producing the eActros, eEconic, and upcoming long-haul eActros 600. Direct competitor in European medium and heavy-duty electric truck markets with overlapping customer base in logistics and construction.
- DAF Trucks: Dutch truck OEM owned by PACCAR, leading the European tractor market and launching the LF Electric and XD Electric. Direct head-to-head competitor in distribution and long-haul with a strong service network in Renault Trucks' European core markets.
- Iveco Group: European truck and commercial vehicle manufacturer with the Iveco S-Way, Daily electric, and eDaily ranges. Competitor in light commercial, medium-duty, and heavy-duty segments across Europe.
Emerging players
- Tesla Semi: Battery-electric Class 8 truck from Tesla disrupting long-haul in the United States. Not yet established in Europe but is a credible emerging threat to long-haul electric TCO and could enter Renault Trucks' key geographies.
- BYD Trucks: Chinese battery-electric truck (and bus) manufacturer expanding into European markets with the BYD ETM6 and Truck platforms. Emerging competitor targeting distribution and urban logistics segments where Renault Trucks' E-Tech D competes.
Broad incumbents
- Volvo Construction Equipment: Sister Volvo Group brand making construction equipment (wheel loaders, excavators, haulers) at adjacent worksites where Renault Trucks C and K series operate. Common dealer channels and electrification roadmap (electric construction machines) make it a natural adjacent peer.
- Stellantis Pro One (Citroën, Peugeot, Opel, Fiat light commercial vehicles): Major light commercial vehicle (van) OEM offering electric vans such as Citroën ë-Berlingo, Peugeot e-Partner, Fiat E-Ducato. Competes with Renault Trucks' Master/Trafic electric range and Flexis-via-Renault in the European electric LCV market.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Renault Trucks social profiles
Digital presenceRenault Trucks compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance11 records
Renault Trucks financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
Renault Trucks leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Renault Trucks subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Renault Trucks funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Renault Trucks M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Renault Trucks
What does Renault Trucks do?
Renault Trucks designs, manufactures, and distributes a complete range of commercial trucks from 650 kg to 50 tonnes PTAC for urban, regional, construction, and long-distance transport applications. The portfolio includes 100% electric vehicles (E-Tech T, C, D, D Wide, Master, Trafic), diesel models (D, D Wide, T, T High, C, K), and cargo bikes (Kleuster 350, Kleuster Freegônes). The company sells through a global network of 1,500 sales and service points and supports customers with connected services, maintenance, charging infrastructure support, and fleet electrification consulting.
Is Renault Trucks a public or private company?
Renault Trucks is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Renault Trucks founded?
Renault Trucks was founded in 1894. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is Renault Trucks based?
Renault Trucks is headquartered in Villamuriel De Cerrato, Spain, in the Europe region.
How does Renault Trucks make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Truck and Commercial Vehicle Sales are the primary driver. The others are after-sales Services and Maintenance, connected Services and Telematics and urban Logistics Solutions.
Who are Renault Trucks's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Volvo Trucks, Scania, MAN Truck & Bus, Mercedes-Benz Trucks, DAF Trucks and Iveco Group. Emerging players are Tesla Semi and BYD Trucks. Broad incumbents are Volvo Construction Equipment and Stellantis Pro One (Citroën, Peugeot, Opel, Fiat light commercial vehicles).
Does Renault Trucks have an API?
Yes. Renault Trucks offers cloud-to-cloud APIs providing access to fleet, vehicle, and driver data for fleets using Renault Trucks Customer Portal, enabling seamless integration between Volvo Cloud and third-party cloud services. They also provide a Customer Portal SDK (NPM packages, scripts, and libraries) for building widgets, tools, and service integrations for the Renault Trucks customer portal. Additionally, Android Automotive integration allows development of driver apps for the integrated infotainment system in Renault Trucks T High, T and C models. Data Act compliance documentation references Basic Vehicle Information API and APIs for Digital Services and Related Service Data. Developer documentation is at developer.renault-trucks.com.
What industry is Renault Trucks in?
Renault Trucks's product category is Commercial Vehicles. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMACABAB, Class 4–6 Medium-Duty Truck Manufacturing, with a secondary code of IMACABAA, Class 1–3 Commercial Trucks (Light/Medium Duty) Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 336120 and its SIC code is 3714.