# Citroën 2CV Returns as Affordable EV

> Citroën's retro-inspired 2CV EV could cost €15,000 by 2028.
- Title: Citroën 2CV Returns as Affordable EV · Motor1 | Shortify
- Summary: Citroën's retro-inspired 2CV EV could cost €15,000 by 2028. Citroën plans to launch a modern 2CV electric city car priced at €15,000 by 2028, celebrating the…
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- Source: Motor1 — https://motor1.com/news/811439/new-citroen-2cv-ev-debut-price-details
- Author: Roland Hildebrandt
- Published: 2026-10-11T17:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: citroën, 2cv, ev, electric car, city car, 2028, price, retro design, paris motor show, cars
## New Citroën 2CV Concept Revealed
Citroën unveiled a modern 2CV concept at the 2026 Paris Motor Show.
## Retro Design with Modern Touches
The concept features steep windshields, rounded silhouettes, and vintage-inspired details like exposed wipers.
## Smaller Than Original 2CV
The concept measures 147.6 inches (3.7 meters) long, shorter than the original 2CV's 151.2 inches (3.8 meters).
## Target Weight of 2,200 Pounds
Citroën aims for a production weight of 2,200 pounds to keep costs and battery size low.
## Retro Interior Details
The cabin includes a fabric folding roof, 8.0-inch touchscreen, and 'Radioën' portable speaker.
## Price Target of €15,000
Citroën targets a starting price of €15,000 (about $16,000) for the production model.
## 2028 Production Timeline
The production model is expected to arrive by 2028, marking the 80th anniversary of the original 2CV.
## Retro Easter Eggs
The car includes 2CV references like turtle brake, hare accelerator, and door pockets for eggs.
## Tire Health Monitoring
Citroën partners with Michelin on a 'universal digital tire twin' to monitor tire health.
## Affordable EV for Cities
The 2CV aims to be one of Europe's cheapest electric city cars with practical features.
## Key takeaway

Citroën plans to launch a modern 2CV electric city car priced at €15,000 by 2028, celebrating the original's 80th anniversary.