CMA CGM wants to build a “Tesla” of utility vehicles with Renault and Volvo

CMA CGM wants to build a “Tesla” of utility vehicles with Renault and Volvo


Shipowner CMA CGM has confirmed that it is joining forces with Renault and Volvo, in order to produce electric vans at the Renault factory in Sandouville, in Seine-Maritime. The information was revealed in October last year. This Wednesday, in a press release, details of the owner of the Marseille ship took a 10% stake in Flexis.

Flexis will provide electric vans

Flexis is an electric car venture designed by Renault and Volvo. CMA CGM Group goes and invests“up to €120 million”. The two automakers must put together 600 million euros. Each of them will hold 45%.

“In addition to delivering its vision as a customer, CMA CGM confirmed its interest in a strategic investment of € 120 million by 2026 “reveals the group in a press release.

550 jobs within four years

The announcement of the future FlexEvan production location at France’s Sandouville plant was accompanied by a commitment to hire 550 over four years. The press release mentions An investment of 330 million Euros for this historic Renault site, where 1,850 people and 600 part-time workers are already working. FlexEvan batteries will be produced by Verkor and its factory in Dunkirk (North), which has formed a partnership with Renault. These electric trucks will be intended last mile delivery.