By Anthony Shevlin

Renault SA (RNO.FR) said Wednesday that it has formed an electric vehicles joint-venture in China with Jiangling Motors Corp. Ltd. (000550.SZ).

The French car maker said it will increase its share capital by 1 billion Chinese Yuan ($145.4 million) in order to take a 50% stake in the joint venture.

The two companies agreed to the deal in December.

"China is a key market for Groupe Renault. This partnership in electric vehicle business with JMCG will support our growth plan in China and our [electric-vehicle] capabilities," said Francois Provost, senior vice president, chairman of China region, for Renault.

Write to Anthony Shevlin at anthony.shevlin@dowjones.com; @anthony_shevlin

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

July 17, 2019 02:31 ET (06:31 GMT)

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