Renault Geely Brazil Production Starts With Geely EX5 EM-i

Renault Geely Brazil Production Starts With Geely EX5 EM-i

Renault Geely Brazil production has begun with the Geely EX5 EM-i plug-in hybrid at the Ayrton Senna Industrial Complex, marking the first locally manufactured product from the partnership between Renault Group and Geely. Renault Geely do Brasil announced the production start on September 16. The locally manufactured EX5 EM-i is scheduled to launch commercially in Brazil before the end of 2026. The development expands the partnership's manufacturing activities in the country and establishes the Ayrton Senna facility as a production base for electrified vehicles using Geely's GEA platform.

Expanded Electrified Vehicle Production Plans

The production roadmap extends beyond the EX5 EM-i. Manufacturing of the Geely EX2, a fully electric hatchback based on the GEA, or Global Intelligent Electric Architecture, is scheduled to begin at the Ayrton Senna Industrial Complex in December 2026. In addition, Renault Hybrid E-Tech 4x4 flex-fuel technology is scheduled to enter Brazilian production in 2027. Together, these plans establish a broader manufacturing program covering plug-in hybrid, fully electric, and hybrid flex-fuel technologies within the facility.

BRL 5.8 Billion Investment Through 2027

Renault Geely also announced a new BRL 2 billion investment cycle, increasing total planned investment to BRL 5.8 billion for the 2025-2027 period. The additional funding will support production of a new electrified Renault vehicle based on Geely's GEA platform, with manufacturing scheduled to start in 2027. The investment therefore supports both the current launch program and the next phase of locally manufactured electrified vehicles, while further integrating the partners' production plans at the Brazilian industrial complex.

Ayrton Senna Complex Prepared for Multiple Powertrains

The Ayrton Senna Industrial Complex was modernized in early 2026 to implement Geely's GEA platform and support production across different powertrain categories. The upgraded facility is designed to manufacture internal combustion, hybrid, and fully electric vehicles, providing the production flexibility required by the announced vehicle roadmap. The localization of the EX5 EM-i is the first product milestone from the Renault Group-Geely partnership, followed by the planned EX2 production in December 2026 and Renault hybrid flex-fuel technology production in 2027.

Industry Impact & Outlook

The manufacturing program increases the role of the Ayrton Senna Industrial Complex in Brazil's electrified vehicle transition by combining plug-in hybrid, electric, hybrid, and flex-fuel production capabilities. The BRL 5.8 billion planned investment through 2027 also creates a framework for additional locally manufactured vehicles based on Geely's GEA platform. For Brazil, the announced roadmap broadens the range of electrified technologies planned for domestic production, while for Renault Group and Geely it provides a manufacturing structure capable of supporting multiple vehicle and powertrain programs. The next milestones are the EX5 EM-i's commercial launch, EX2 production in December 2026, and the 2027 start of the new Renault vehicle and hybrid flex-fuel technology.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will Geely EX5 EM-i production begin in Brazil?
The Geely EX5 EM-i plug-in hybrid has begun production in Brazil at the Ayrton Senna Industrial Complex, marking the first locally manufactured product from the Renault Group-Geely partnership. Renault Geely do Brasil announced the production start on September 16. The vehicle is scheduled for commercial launch in Brazil before the end of 2026. Production of the Geely EX2 fully electric hatchback is planned for December 2026, while Renault Hybrid E-Tech 4x4 flex-fuel technology is scheduled to enter Brazilian production in 2027.