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Citroën unveils electric 2CV concept, with production planned for 2028
Citroën has unveiled a modern, fully electric version of its 2CV, a French car first presented in 1948 and produced until 1990.
The concept was shown in Paris ahead of the 2026 Motor Show.
Its rounded shape and details recall the original, while the interior is designed to be simple and practical.
Citroën says the production car is planned for 2028 and will be built in Europe.
The company is targeting a price of about €15,000, though the sources differ on whether it will be below that figure.
Battery size, driving range and charging speed have not been announced.
The plan is to bring the familiar small car back as an affordable electric model, but its final specifications and price remain to be confirmed.
Citroën has unveiled the all-electric 2CV Concept, previewing a production model planned for 2028.
The company says the car will cost around €15,000, while BFM Business reports a starting price below that amount.
The concept is 3.76 metres long and is intended as a simple, affordable electric city car.
Citroën plans to build the production car in Europe.
Battery capacity, range and charging speeds have not been announced.
- Who
- Citroën unveiled the 2CV Concept.
- What
- The electric concept previews a production version of the 2CV, targeted to cost around €15,000.
- When
- It was presented on 11 October 2026; the production car is planned for 2028.
- Where
- The concept was unveiled in connection with the Paris motor show.
- Why
- Citroën aims to revive the 2CV as an affordable electric car.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Ce qu'il faut qu'on fasse, c'est trois choses: c'est parler au portefeuille - cette nouvelle 2CV va démarrer à 15.000 euros -, c'est parler au cerveau - elle sera zéro émission -, et puis c'est surtout parler au cœur
On a respecté le concept d’origine, “quatre roues sous un parapluie”. Mais on l’a poussé plus loin à l’intérieur de la voiture.
On a des yeux qui sont beaucoup plus rapprochés que sur des voitures normales et ce qui nous donne ce côté très 2CV.
Quand je travaille maintenant sur la nouvelle "Deudeuche", je ressens presque la même émotion que quand je conduisais ma vieille 2CV. J’adore ça
The original 2CV began appearing on roads, according to franceinfo.
Citroën presented the electric 2CV Concept.
The Paris motor show was due to open, according to Le Monde.
Citroën plans to bring the production version to market.
- Target price
- Around €15,000; BFM Business says the starting price will be below €15,000
- Length
- 3.76 metres
- Powertrain
- Fully electric
- Planned production launch
- 2028
- Production location
- Europe
Sources
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