Citroën unveils electric 2CV concept targeting 15000 euros
- Citroën has unveiled a modern, all-electric reinterpretation of its historic 2 CV at the Paris Auto Show on October 12, 2026, targeting a starting price of roughly 15,000...
- The newly revealed 2 CV Concept measures just 3.76 meters in length, making it even shorter than the historical model produced from 1948 to 1990, according to reporting...
- Revista Biz reports that the exterior retains signature styling cues such as round headlights, prominent fenders, a curved roofline, and distinct rear volumes updated with LED lighting.
Citroën has unveiled a modern, all-electric reinterpretation of its historic 2 CV at the Paris Auto Show on October 12, 2026, targeting a starting price of roughly 15,000 euros for production by 2028. While market watchers anticipated a traditional retrofit or a strictly nostalgic showpiece, the French manufacturer instead delivered a compact urban EV designed to anchor the parent group’s new accessible car strategy.
Citroën 2 CV Concept Design and Dimensions
The newly revealed 2 CV Concept measures just 3.76 meters in length, making it even shorter than the historical model produced from 1948 to 1990, according to reporting by gsp.ro. PiataAuto.md notes that original versions spanned between 3.777 and 3.85 meters before reaching 3.86 meters in later variants, giving the new concept a uniquely condensed footprint designed for tight city streets and parking spaces.
Revista Biz reports that the exterior retains signature styling cues such as round headlights, prominent fenders, a curved roofline, and distinct rear volumes updated with LED lighting. The vehicle also features light gray 18-inch steel wheels accented with yellow clips bearing the ‘2 CV’ inscription, according to Revista Biz.
Interior Layout and Retro Details
Inside the cabin, the concept emphasizes simplicity with a panoramic cloth roof, a cylindrical dashboard structure replacing traditional instrument clusters, and an 8-inch square touchscreen featuring comic-book-inspired graphics, gsp.ro states. PiataAuto.md highlights a whimsical touch mirroring the original’s agricultural utility: a storage basket for farm goods, recalling how the 1948 car was built to traverse plowed fields without breaking farmer’s eggs.
Additional playful details include pedal symbols showing a turtle for braking and a rabbit for acceleration, alongside a detachable Radioën
speaker unit that functions outside the vehicle, according to gsp.ro. Revista Biz adds that textured woven fabrics inspired by wickerwork cover the floor, dashboard, and door panels.
Stellantis Pricing Strategy and Market Competition
StirileProTV reports that the vehicle is the centerpiece of a broader pre-show presentation by Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa, introducing the company’s new European e-car
category aimed at reviving entry-level segments priced around 15,000 euros to counter advancing Chinese competitors. Libertatea notes that the upcoming production model will compete in this emerging category against rivals such as Renault’s Dacia Hipster.
Analyst commentary captured by StirileProTV from Gartner researcher Pedro Pacheco suggests the Citroën 2CV reinterpretations serve as an important test for European automakers attempting to build affordable electric vehicles without compromising quality or safety. At the same time, StirileProTV points out that Stellantis faces investor skepticism following consecutive quarters of declining market share and profitability in Europe and North America.
Production Timeline and Unresolved Specifications
Citroën management plans to manufacture the production version in Europe ahead of a 2028 market launch, ensuring compliance with upcoming electric vehicle regulations, as reported by gsp.ro. Xavier Chardon, general manager of Citroën, stated in the reporting by gsp.ro that Reinventing the 2 CV does not mean reproducing an automobile from the past; it means reinventing the characteristics that made it unique: simplicity, accessibility, and the freedom it offered.
While the 15,000-euro baseline price and a targeted curb weight of around one ton have been outlined, PiataAuto.md emphasizes that the manufacturer has not yet disclosed powertrain outputs, acceleration figures, or battery range specifications for the production vehicle.