Ford has clarified its plans for two ‘affordable’ electric cars for Europe, to be developed together with Renault. The setup is reminiscent of alliance-based sibling models, yet Ford stresses this will not be simple badge engineering. The company will take charge of design and the core driving traits—suspension, steering, performance tuning, and brakes—to preserve that familiar Ford feel. For a brand built on road manners, that emphasis is no accident.

According to Ford Europe, the company is confident it can clearly differentiate the offerings for customers. It is said that sketches and the final design have already been shown to parts of the dealer network. Both EVs are slated to arrive by 2028—a tight timeline that points to reliance on Renault’s ready-made technical underpinnings. Pragmatism over pride tends to win when the clock is ticking.

One of the projects is expected to succeed the Fiesta and use the Renault 5 platform, allowing Ford to re-enter Europe’s crucial B-segment. Production of both vehicles is planned at the ElectriCity complex in northern France (Douai/Maubeuge and associated sites), where large-scale EV manufacturing is already ramping up.

The second model could be a small crossover in the spirit of the Renault 4, but the picture is still evolving: with the electric Puma Gen-E already in the range, the company speaks more about expanding the lineup around the Puma than replacing it outright. There is even talk of a more compact, city-focused format, though the manufacturing footprint for such a project looks debatable—a reminder that packaging a great idea is one thing, building it in the right place is another.