Citroen Revives Classic 2CV as Electric Car with €15,000 Target Price

Citroen has unveiled its new 2 CV Concept at the 2026 Paris Motor Show, reviving one of the French brand's most iconic classics with a modern design and electric powertrain. The targeted starting price is around €15,000. That number turns heads in the small EV segment.

Citroen Aims for Production Within Two Years

The company plans to launch a production version inspired by this concept within the next two years, built in Europe. Citroen is engineering the car to comply with future European E-Car regulations for small electric vehicles, positioning it between the Ami and C3 in the brand's lineup. That slot gives it a fighting chance in the electric market.

Design Blends Past and Future

The 2 CV Concept retains several design cues from the original. Round headlights are there. The curved roof stays. The near-vertical windshield and circular wheel arches return. But the update shows in LED lighting, 18-inch steel wheels, and an orange exterior body. This design speaks to classic fans and new EV buyers alike.

The concept measures 3.76 meters long, and Citroen aims to keep its weight around one tonne. That light weight helps reduce battery size and running costs, while still offering enough range for daily commutes. Lightness here isn't a detail. It's the core of the original 2CV philosophy.

The original car launched in 1948 and became famous for simplicity and ease of use. Citroen now carries that thinking into the electric era, prioritizing low cost and practical daily transport. Will this conversion work? The European market's hunger for affordable EVs will decide.

The expected launch puts Citroen close to the compact electric segment. Competition there is fierce with Renault, Peugeot. Fiat, yet the 2CV holds an emotional legacy that could tip the scales. The €15,000 target price is its strongest weapon in this fight.