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Citroën Reboots the 2CV as a Compact Electric Concept

The concept signals Citroën's push to deliver a very low‑cost lightweight European-built EV under the EU's proposed E‑Car rules.

Overview

  • Citroën revealed the 2CV electric concept at the 2026 Paris Motor Show, presenting a production-intent design the company says it aims to bring to showrooms by 2028.
  • The company is targeting a starting price of about €15,000 and a sub‑1‑tonne curb weight to allow a smaller, cheaper battery and lower running costs.
  • Citroën also showed a 2CV Fourgonette panel‑van as a design study that could become a light commercial variant, but the firm has not committed to producing that van.
  • Key technical details for the passenger 2CV — battery capacity, driving range, charging speed and motor output — have not been disclosed, leaving realistic usability and final price uncertain.
  • The revival uses retro styling and simple, repairable design to create emotional differentiation and to compete with low‑priced Chinese EVs while planning European manufacture under the EU E‑Car framework.