Stellantis uses retro 2CV concept to frame its affordable-EV push
Stellantis presented a retro-inspired Citroën 2CV concept as a preview of a low-cost, Europe-built electric car expected in 2028.
By TomorrowNews · AI-assisted briefing · Briefing published 12 October 2026
AI-generated illustration — not a photograph of the event. The vehicle is a generic artistic interpretation and is not a Citroën or Stellantis product photograph or official rendering. · TomorrowNews / AI-generated illustration
Reuters described the concept as the first visible example of the industry’s proposed European “e-car” category, aimed at reducing cost and complexity for small urban vehicles. The programme forms part of Stellantis’ effort to revive demand in Europe.
The production vehicle is not yet final. Analysts said the larger test will be whether European manufacturers can cut prices while preserving quality, performance and safety against increasingly capable low-cost rivals.
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