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Ampere has marked its first anniversary by showcasing its advancements in the European electric vehicle (EV) market. Despite a challenging industry landscape, Ampere is positioning itself as a leading player with accelerated development and innovation.
Key Highlights:
- Accelerated production: Renault 5 manufactured in under 10 hours.
- New collaborations: Nissan and Ampere working on future EV models.
- Technological breakthroughs: Introducing LFP chemistry in 2026 and cobalt-free batteries by 2028.
- Ambitious cost reduction goals: Aiming for a 40% cost reduction in C-segment EVs by 2028.
Ampere has focused on expanding its ElectriCity hub in Northern France to serve both the European and global markets. The hub, which includes Douai, Maubeuge, and Ruitz plants, aims to reduce production times for upcoming models like the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric, with manufacturing time now under 10 hours. Additionally, Ampere’s collaboration with Cléon for e-powertrain technology strengthens its production capabilities.
In response to its successful cooperation on compact EVs, Nissan has asked Ampere to develop its next A-segment EV. This partnership underlines Ampere’s progress as a tech platform for major brands, including Alpine, Mitsubishi, and now Nissan, benefiting from newly implemented breakthrough processes. The next Mitsubishi C-SUV EV, slated for 2025, will be developed on Ampere’s AmpR Medium platform.
Ampere is also leveraging expertise through a dedicated China team. The Advanced China Development Center is working closely with Chinese partners to ensure the best technological innovation and customer experience. Ampere aims to introduce Lithium, Iron, Phosphate (LFP) technology in its vehicles by 2026, alongside other advances like cobalt-free batteries by 2028. These technologies are part of Ampere’s focus on reducing costs while maintaining top-tier performance.
One of the significant milestones for Ampere is the introduction of the first European Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) in 2026. The FlexEVan will serve as an example of Ampere’s approach to balancing cost reduction with maintaining intellectual property in core technologies. This approach is reflected in partnerships across software, battery, and power electronics domains, including collaborations with Google and Qualcomm.
Ampere’s strategy also focuses on cost reduction. The company is on track to achieve a 40% cost reduction in C-segment electric vehicles by 2028, made possible by LFP chemistry, cell-to-pack technologies, and other innovations. This next generation of EVs, set to launch in 2028, aims to integrate advanced energy management and thermal innovations, including a rare-earth-free motor.
In addition to EVs, Ampere is taking steps toward net-zero mobility with its Renault Emblème demo-car, unveiled at the Paris Motor Show. The vehicle represents the brand’s ambition to gather the latest technologies to support decarbonization efforts.
Luca de Meo, CEO of Renault Group and Ampere, stated: “We’ve designed Ampere to deliver unique technology and customer experience, to catch up with the best in record time. The major advancements made by Ampere in just one year prove that it is definitely the most substantiated response of Europe’s auto industry to new competitors coming from the East and the West. We are making the difference and our objective is to take the lead in Europe and beyond.”
About Ampere
Ampere, born from Renault Group, is the first European intelligent EV pure player. Ampere designs, develops, manufactures, and markets fully electric vehicles featuring cutting-edge software technology accessible to all. Ampere focuses on delivering outstanding customer experience and minimizing social and environmental impacts, aligned with its commitment to sustainability. For more information, visit www.ampere.cars.
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