2028 Citroën 2CV EV: Sub-£15k Icon Confirmed

The Tin Snail is back. And this time, it’s electric.

Citroën has confirmed that its legendary 2CV will return in 2028 with a starting price that’ll make you do a double-take: under £15,000. That’s not a typo. And no, that doesn’t include any government grants.

But here’s the thing – to hit that price, Citroën is making some bold choices. Some might call them compromises. Citroën calls it getting back to basics.

The Name is Back. The Philosophy is Too.

Let’s be honest – the original 2CV wasn’t exactly a looker. It was slow, quirky, and about as aerodynamic as a garden shed. But it was also brilliant. It gave millions of people freedom on four wheels, and it did it without any unnecessary nonsense.

That’s exactly the approach Citroën is taking with the new one.

CEO Xavier Chardon put it bluntly: “We have to make compromises if we want this car to be affordable.” And he’s not wrong. The new 2CV won’t be the fastest thing on the road. It won’t have screens everywhere. But it will be enjoyable, and it will be cheap.

Smaller, Simpler, Smarter

Don’t expect a giant SUV. The new 2CV is staying true to its city car roots, measuring just 3.7 metres long – actually shorter than the original.

• Seating: Four seats, no messing about.
• Roof: Manual canvas job. Electric roofs cost money.
• Steering wheel: That iconic monospoke design is coming back.

There’s even talk of a ‘Fourgonnette’ breadvan version and potentially an off-road variant if there’s enough demand. Because why not?

The Compromises (and Why They Make Sense)

Here’s where things get interesting. Citroën isn’t trying to hide the cuts – they’re leaning into them.

• Battery: A cost-effective LFP pack, because you don’t need a massive battery for city driving.
• Range: Around 160 miles. Plenty for the school run, the commute, or popping to the shops.
• Charging: Rapid DC charging? That’s an optional extra on the entry-level car. If you want it, you pay for it.

“We have to make compromises if we want this car to be affordable,” Chardon said. “It won’t have screens everywhere, but that’s OK – most people use 10% of a smartphone’s potential, so why should we include the 90% that people are not using?”

Hard to argue with that logic.

When Can You Get One?

The full reveal is happening at the Paris motor show this October, with production kicking off in 2028 at Stellantis’ plant in Pomigliano, Italy. UK sales should follow shortly after.

And the price? Under £15,000. That undercuts the Dacia Spring, the Leapmotor T03, and pretty much anything else in the budget EV space.

MotorHype Verdict

This is a gamble. Purists will moan that it’s not a “real” 2CV. They’ll complain about the compromises, the range, the lack of screens.

But here’s the thing – the original 2CV was never about being perfect. It was about being accessible. It was about giving people freedom without breaking the bank. And on that front, the new one looks like it’s bang on target.

If Citroën gets the driving experience right and keeps the build quality decent, this won’t just compete with the Dacia Spring – it’ll embarrass it.

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