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Citroën to Revive 2CV as Low‑Cost Electric Car

Stellantis says the project will use a new low‑cost platform and lithium‑iron‑phosphate batteries to broaden access to EVs across Europe.

Overview

  • Citroën announced at a Stellantis investor event on May 21 that it will relaunch the 2CV as a fully electric model drawing on the car's classic styling.
  • Leadership set a target price below €15,000 and said the vehicle will be built in Europe as part of a push to deliver an affordable 'people's car' for everyday use.
  • Stellantis positions the model inside its FaSTLAne 2030 plan, which funds a new STLA One architecture intended to cut costs across small electric cars.
  • The company intends to use lower‑cost LFP (lithium‑iron‑phosphate) batteries and plans a public reveal at the Paris Autosalon in October 2026 with volume production targeted from about 2028.
  • The revival leans on the 2CV's heritage to boost appeal and could spur similar low‑cost siblings across Stellantis brands, but key specs such as battery size, range and final price remain unconfirmed.