Citroen Unveils Electric 2CV Concept Targeting 2028 Production
The retro-styled EV aims for a €15,000 price point, undercutting the Renault Twingo by roughly €4,500.
Citroën has revealed the 2CV Concept, an electric vehicle that revives the design language of the French icon with a target production date of 2028. The concept previews a European-built model intended to be highly affordable, with a projected starting price of around €15,000.
What Happened
The Citroën 2CV Concept is set to debut at the 2026 Paris Motor Show and serves as a preview for a production car scheduled to arrive by 2028. The vehicle measures 3.76 meters (148 inches) in length, making it three centimeters shorter than the new Renault Twingo and smaller than the original 2CV. It is designed to fit into Citroën’s lineup between the Ami and the C3. To maintain affordability, the manufacturer is targeting a curb weight of approximately 1,000 kilograms (2,205 pounds), a strategy intended to allow for a smaller battery pack. However, specific details regarding battery capacity, range, charging speeds, and power output have not yet been disclosed.
Why It Matters
Citroën’s pricing ambition places the 2CV directly in competition with budget EVs like the Renault Twingo E-Tech, which launched in France with a starting price of €19,490 before incentives. By targeting a price point roughly €4,500 lower than the Twingo, Citroën aims to capitalize on consumer demand for accessible electric mobility in a market where vehicle prices have risen significantly. The production model is expected to comply with proposed European Union E-Car rules, specifically the M1E category for electric cars up to 4.2 meters long. This regulatory framework aims to freeze requirements for ten years, offering manufacturers a more predictable and cost-effective path to producing affordable EVs.
The Bottom Line
The 2CV Concept signals Citroën’s intent to return to its roots with a lightweight, retro-styled electric vehicle aimed at the sub-€20,000 segment. While the design pays homage to the original with features like a curved roof and separate headlight pods, key technical specifications remain unknown until the production model approaches its 2028 launch.
