Mon, July 6, 2026 at 12:42 PM UTC PARIS, July 6 (Reuters) - Renault Group is achieving better margins on its compact electric R5 than larger models like the Megane or Scenic, CEO Francois Provost told French business daily Les Echos on Monday. • European carmakers have frequently said cumbersome regulations in Europe and an immature battery supply chain make it hard to turn a profit on electric vehicles, particularly with fierce competition from Chinese counterparts.