Citroën is bringing back the iconic 2CV as a new small electric car, confirming exclusive plans revealed by The Independent earlier this year. The revival was officially announced by Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa during the group's Investor Day, where he stated that customers and dealers had been demanding the return of the famous model.
Affordable Electric City Car
The new Citroën 2CV is expected to cost around £15,000 and will be part of Stellantis' newly announced E-Car project. This initiative aims to reintroduce small, affordable vehicles that were once common across Europe but have become scarce due to rising car prices. The "E" in E-Car stands for European, emotion, electric, and environmental friendliness. Production is slated to begin in 2028 at Stellantis' Pomigliano plant in Italy, which has a long history of building affordable cars like the Fiat Panda.
Design and Spirit
Citroën has not yet revealed the exact design, range, or launch date of the new 2CV, but more details are expected at the Paris Motor Show in October 2026. The company emphasizes that the new model will not be a simple electric remake of the original. Instead, it will incorporate the key ingredients that made the 2CV a success: simplicity, comfort, practicality, affordability, and unmistakable character, tailored for a new generation.
Citroën CEO Xavier Chardon stated: "Reinventing the 2 CV of tomorrow is a huge challenge and responsibility. The original 2 CV was never created to become an icon. It became one because it gave people freedom. The new 2 CV will carry that same spirit forward — not through nostalgia, but by reinventing its simplicity and accessibility for today's world. Electric. Essential. Affordable. Human."
Market Context
The original 2CV was launched in 1948 as a simple, inexpensive car for everyday life and became one of Citroën's most recognizable models. The new version enters a growing market for affordable electric cars, with competitors like Renault reviving the 5 and 4, and new small EVs from Volkswagen and Kia. Citroën already offers the ë-C3 as its cheapest electric hatchback, including a lower-priced Urban Range version. The reborn electric 2CV aims to bring more character and an even lower price to the affordable EV segment.
