Citroen 2CV Concept revealed, previewing €15,000 car for urban fleets

October 11, 2026

Fleets shopping for an affordable, urban city car have a good selection, which will include the all-new Citroen 2CV within the next two years. Like its current rivals, it's gone all retro.

The new 2CV will sit between the Ami quadricycle and e-C3 in the brand's lineup. It follows the trend and success of classic people's cars reinvented for the new, electrified era. It's inspired and aimed squarely at the likes of the Renault Twingo, Renault 5 E-Tech, Mini Cooper Electric and Fiat 500e.

To have a slice of the cake, the design of the Citroen 2CV is a clear inspiration of the original, which ran from 1948 all the way until 1990. Famously, the old car's brief was to be as cheap and simple as possible, while being able to transport a basket of eggs across farm fields without cracking.

The 2CV concept is a mere 3.76-metres long, which is shorter than the original (3.78m to 3.83m). This is deliberate as Citroen designed it to comply with the EU's E-Car initiative, defining affordable, all-electric passenger cars less than 4.2-metres long.

The engineering of the 2CV follows similar tracks to the original; the brand is targeting a vehicle weight of around a tonne, reducing mass to allow for a smaller, more cost-effective battery and a driving range tailored to daily use.

Being a concept at the moment, the manufacturer has yet to disclose details such as battery capacity and range, motor output, torque or charging capabilities. However, Citroen's engineering priorities include ease of repair and suitability for mass production - honoring the original.

Climbing inside, the 2CV concept's interior is a wildly funky affair. The airy, spacious-looking cabin has no conventional dashboard, instead using a more minimalist layout. The wide seats include a pull-out front seat, while a removable storage basket replaces the centre console. There's a retro-inspired single spoke wheel teamed with an eight-inch touchscreen.

There's even a detachable ‘Radioën’ unit that doubles as a portable speaker. Referencing a key part of the original, there's a fabric sunroof, with soft-strap door handles. All designed for simplicity teamed with style.

UK pricing and final specifications are yet to be announced, but the brand aims for the 2CV to cost from around €15,000 (£12,700), promising to be one of the most affordable EVs on sale.

For fleets, the 2CV represents an affordable, all-electric runaround with enough charm and character to possibly sway buyers away from rivaling superminis. If a company car driver has a short, mostly-urban commute to fill, a car like this makes a lot of good sense. If Citroen delivers the production version with this much simplicity, character and value, company car drivers may want to think twice before signing up for that Renault.