Citroen 2CV Electric Comeback Confirmed for 2028 at £13,000 Citroen will revive the legendary 2CV as an electric car in 2028, priced at £13,000. The new model promises a 150-mile range and a top speed of 81mph. Citroen has confirmed that it will revive the legendary 2CV as an electric vehicle in 2028, some 80 years after the original first hit the road. The French carmaker announced the comeback on Sunday and previewed the design with a near-production concept at the Paris Motor Show. The new 2CV is promised to cost just £13,000 and will run on batteries, marking a significant shift from the original petrol-powered model. Citroen 2CV History and Design LegacyThe original 2CV was a rudimentary French runabout that became a symbol of affordable motoring and achieved cult status around the globe. Affectionately nicknamed the tin snail because of its rounded shape and famously leisurely performance, it was first designed in 1936. However, prototypes were hidden away when the Second World War broke out, delaying its availability by more than a decade. The 2CV finally went on sale in 1948 and remained in production until 1990.More than 5.1 million examples were sold worldwide, including 1.2 million vans. Add in related models such as the Ami, Dyane and Mehari, and total production can be counted beyond nine million vehicles. Many were even built in Britain, at a factory in Slough, during the 1950s. The car was originally designed to enable a farmer and family to cross a freshly ploughed field with a basket full of eggs without breaking them, reflecting its utilitarian purpose.Electric 2CV Concept at Paris Motor ShowAt the Paris Motor Show, Citroen displayed a concept that it describes as a radically contemporary interpretation of the original. The design features nods to the classic model, from its bulbous styling to its minimalist interior. In a tribute to one of the original design briefs, the concept even includes a storage panel in the driver’s door for a dozen eggs.Citroen boss Xavier Chardon said bringing back the 2CV is about far more than simply recreating a classic. He stated that it is about reinventing what made it unique: its simplicity, its accessibility and the freedom it offered. Gilles Vidal, head of design at Stellantis, added that the 2CV Concept is very close to production and that the showroom version will look even better than the concept car.The new model is expected to qualify for Europe’s proposed M1E Class category for electric vehicles measuring less than 4.2 metres in length. While the regulations are still being finalised, qualifying cars are expected to earn CO2 super-credits for manufacturers tasked with adhering to the EU’s carbon reduction targets. This means the 2CV will avoid classification as a light quadricycle like the current Ami and instead offer a more usable driving range of around 150 miles.Electric 2CV Performance and Market ContextChardon confirmed that the new 2CV will have a battery range that almost matches the original’s distance on a brimmed fuel tank, which was around 180 miles. He also stated that it would have a top speed of 81mph (130km/h) so that it can be used on motorways in the UK and Europe. This performance aims to make the electric 2CV a practical option for modern drivers.The timing of the 2CV’s return is no coincidence. Citroen has watched rival Renault score a major hit with retro-inspired electric models, including the award-winning 5 E-Tech. As competition from new Chinese manufacturers intensifies, Citroen is looking to cash in on its own rich back catalogue. The company says the production version will remain faithful to the values that made the car such a success, describing it as an electric, minimalist, affordable, compact and ingenious vehicle designed to make everyday journeys fun again.The original 2CV was produced for over four decades and became a cultural icon. Its revival as an electric car reflects the automotive industry’s shift towards sustainable mobility while capitalising on nostalgia. With a targeted price of £13,000, the new 2CV aims to be accessible to a wide range of buyers, just as the original was. Citroen’s parent company, Stellantis, showcased the concept at an invite-only event in Paris the night before the motor show opened to the public.Further details about the production model are expected to be revealed closer to its 2028 launch. The new 2CV will be part of Citroen’s growing electric lineup and will compete in the increasingly crowded small EV segment. Its success will depend on how well it balances retro charm with modern technology and affordability.