Citroen has revealed a new 2 CV Concept at the 2026 Paris Motor Show, as an all-electric vehicle previewing a European-built production model slated for release by 2028.
Designed as an entry-level urban vehicle, the concept draws clear architectural inspiration from the original 1948 model, retaining a folding fabric roof and prominent rounded exterior wheel arches.
The 2 CV Concept is engineered with a strict focus on weight reduction to maximise the efficiency of a smaller battery pack. Citroen lists a target tare weight of 1000kg for the vehicle. And the overall footprint is very compact, measuring 3.76 metres in length, which makes the new concept marginally shorter than the original combustion-powered 2CV.
Details regarding the specific battery capacity, WLTP range estimates, and charging architecture haven’t been outlined.
Inside, the cabin eliminates a traditional dashboard layout. Instrumentation and primary controls, including a single-spoke steering wheel, shift paddles, and a Smart Vision Display projection unit, are mounted to a central cylindrical structure. Secondary functions are managed via an 8.0-inch square touch-screen integrating digital and physical interfaces.
The interior incorporates modular storage solutions, including a removable central basket and a detachable radio unit, branded Radioën which doubles as a portable speaker. The front passenger seat features an extendable section, while the doors utilise fabric pull straps rather than conventional handles.
Lastly, the pedal box is detailed with tortoise and hare motifs for the brake and accelerator respectively, and exterior decals reference the original model’s 1948 debut, its 1990 discontinuation, and the 2026 revival.
The production version of the 2 CV Concept is targeted to launch with a starting price of approximately €15,000. A local Australian release is highly unlikely, following distributor Inchcape’s decision to withdraw the Citroen brand from the Australian market entirely in 2024.
