Citroën unveiled the 2 CV Concept at the 2026 Paris Motor Show. The 3.76 m electric concept previews a European-built small car due by 2028, targeting around one tonne, a starting price of around €15,000 and compliance with future EU E-Car regulations. Battery and range details are not disclosed.
Citroën, based in Poissy, France, has unveiled the 2 CV Concept at the 2026 Paris Motor Show. It previews a small battery-electric car with a target starting price of around €15,000 and a target weight of around one tonne. The production model, to be manufactured in Europe, is set to join the Citroën range by 2028, and the company says it will comply with future European E-Car regulations.
The car will sit between the Ami quadricycle and the C3 in Citroën’s lineup. At 3.76 m long, the concept is shorter than the original 2 CV, according to the company. Citroën says the weight target allows a smaller, less costly battery, with range sized for everyday use. Battery capacity, motor output, range and charging figures have not been disclosed.
“Reinventing the 2 CV isn’t about replicating a car from the past; it’s about reinventing what made it unique: its simplicity, its accessibility and the freedom it offered,” says Xavier Chardon, chief executive at Citroën. “With the 2 CV Concept, we’re bringing that spirit into today’s world to make electric mobility simpler, more human and more desirable.”
The design takes mass production and repair into account. The body uses flat surfaces and direct air intakes beneath the windshield, and the bumpers are separate from the bodywork so they can be replaced independently.
Tire maker Michelin has contributed what it calls a “universal digital twin of the tire”, which allows the vehicle to adapt its behavior to its environment and continuously monitor tire condition. The concept rides on 18in steel wheels with Michelin tires.
Exterior details reference the original car, including round headlamps set apart from the body, exposed windshield wipers, creases inspired by the TPV (Toute Petite Voiture) prototype and a black tailgate that extends down to the bumper.
Inside, there is no conventional dashboard. A horizontal cylinder carries a single-spoke steering wheel, a single control lever, a paddle-shift gear selector and a Citroën Smart Vision display, alongside an 8in square touchscreen. The center console is replaced by a removable storage basket, 3D printed from wood and bio-based plastic, and a detachable radio called Radioën also works as a portable speaker. The car has a fabric sunroof and Citroën Advanced Comfort seats.
The original 2 CV was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in 1948 and remained in production until 1990.
“The world has changed. But the idea remains the same: to make life more beautiful with Citroën,” Chardon adds.
