Citroen 2CV Electric Hatchback Targets €15,000 Price Point

Citroen’s 2CV electric hatchback will hit the market in 2028, with a European launch price set at €15,000. The 3.76‑metre‑long concept keeps the iconic round headlights, a curved roof and a fabric sunroof, but replaces the classic twin‑cylinder air‑cooled engine with a clean‑energy motor.

The size and styling suggest the 2CV will slot into the A‑segment, the same class that MG Comet, Hyundai Eon and Maruti Alto occupy in India. It will be a compact, low‑profile vehicle that can squeeze into tight city streets, yet it carries the heritage of Citroen’s original 2CV line, known for its simplicity and practicality.

Production in India could become a game‑changer for the marque. The Thiruvallur plant in Tamil Nadu, now fully owned by Stellantis, already outsources more than 95% of its parts for the C3, eC3, Aircross and Basalt. With output set to rise from about 16,000 units this year to over 43,000 by 2028, adding the 2CV would tap into that expanding capacity.

The India‑EU free trade agreement, signed earlier this year, will lower tariffs on exports from India to Europe, making a locally‑built 2CV an attractive option for the global market. Stellantis has earmarked ₹4,000 crore over the next three years to drive its product push in India, a move that underpins the decision to evaluate the 2CV for local manufacture.

Looking ahead, the 2CV will probably stay on the production line as a world factory before it enters the Indian market. The challenge will be building a local supplier base for EV components, especially the motor, to keep costs down. Until then, Indian buyers will likely see the 2CV as an aspirational model rather than an affordable everyday choice.