Citroën has unveiled an electric concept version of its classic 2CV, with plans to bring it to market in 2028 at a starting price of around €15,000. The concept keeps the original's distinctive fabric roof that rolls fully open and is actually four inches shorter than the old model. Citroën aims to keep weight near 1,000 kg, which would make it lighter than many current cars, including the Mazda MX-5.
No powertrain details have been released, but the new 2CV is expected to slot between Citroën's tiny Ami and the larger C3 in size and performance. Based on similar small urban EVs, a battery around 30 kWh with roughly 250 km of range seems plausible. The interior is sparse, with minimal tech—just a small screen and a removable speaker module—and design touches like door pockets with cutouts for eggs hark back to the original's "basket of eggs" brief.
Citroën says it intends to produce the car, though some of the more fanciful concept elements will likely be moderated for manufacturing. Keeping costs down is central to the 2CV's legacy as an affordable, practical workhorse, and the company appears to be leaning into that heritage for its electric revival.