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Citroën unveils electric 2CV concept ahead of planned production
Citroën has revealed a concept for an electric version of its 2CV, known in France as the Ente.
The car is being shown at the Paris Motor Show, which runs from October 12 to 18.
The original 2CV first appeared in 1948 and became one of France’s best-known cars before production ended more than 35 years ago.
The new concept is slightly shorter than the original and brings back features such as a folding roof and a gear lever on the dashboard.
Citroën says it aims to make the small car affordable, with a projected price of about €15,000.
The company has suggested a range of around 200 to 300 kilometres, but has not detailed the powertrain, and the car remains a concept.
Citroën wants to begin production within two years, with the model designed for a small-car category that the EU has yet to approve.
Citroën has unveiled an electric 2CV concept ahead of a planned return to production.
The study is due to be shown at the Paris Motor Show from October 12 to 18.
Citroën plans to put the small car into production within two years, timed for the 2CV’s 80th anniversary.
The company says the production car could cost around 15,000 euros.
Citroën has suggested a range of about 200 to 300 kilometres but has not detailed the powertrain.
- Who
- Citroën unveiled the electric 2CV concept.
- What
- The company plans to turn the concept into a production car within two years.
- When
- The concept was unveiled ahead of the Paris Motor Show, held October 12 to 18; production is planned for the 2CV’s 80th anniversary.
- Where
- Paris; the concept is to be shown at the Paris Motor Show.
- Why
- Citroën says the car is intended for the mass market and designed for a planned EU vehicle category to support electric small cars from Europe.
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The original Citroën 2CV made its debut.
The electric 2CV concept is scheduled to be shown at the Paris Motor Show.
Citroën plans to bring the small car into production.
- Concept length
- 3.67 metres
- Planned price
- Around 15,000 euros
- Suggested range
- About 200 to 300 kilometres
- Planned production timing
- Within two years, for the 2CV’s 80th anniversary
- Original 2CV debut
- 1948
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