The partnership between Renault and Geely goes beyond a typical industrial alliance. The two companies are sharing platforms and production facilities while expanding into new markets, but experts see this as a long-term strategic shift.

After Renault's exit from the Chinese market, the company lost direct access to one of the key hubs for electric vehicle technology development. According to Carlos Ghosn, leaving China means losing technological proximity and influence over the creation of new platforms.

In 2021, Renault and Geely established a joint venture focused on developing hybrid and gasoline powertrains. Additionally, Renault's research center in China is using Geely's GEA platform to build new electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids for markets outside Europe. Design remains with the French side, while the technical foundation comes from the partner.

An example of this collaboration is the Grand Koleos in South Korea, which is based on a Geely model. In Brazil, the Chinese company has taken a minority stake in Renault's local subsidiary and is leveraging its infrastructure.

Analysts point out that control over platforms will shape the future of new cars in 2026 and the strategic autonomy of the brands. The possibility of Geely gaining more influence is viewed as a long-term scenario rather than an immediate plan.