Europe's car industry in decline as Citroën unveils a €15,000 electric 2CV

Citroën has unveiled a new electric 2CV that, according to the company, will reach the market in 2028 for €15,000. The promise of a cheap electric car comes amid the crisis gripping Europe's car industry.

## An electric 2CV for €15,000

The post shared on social media shows the new Citroën 2CV and claims the production version will be even better. The announced price is **€15,000**, around **€13,000** at the exchange rate. The on-sale date: **2028**.

It is the resurrection of an icon. The original 2CV was born in **1948** as a people's car and was built until **1990**. Its promise was simple: cheap transport for everyone. Now the French brand is trying to repeat that formula in electric form.

## The crisis pushing Citroën

Europe's car industry is going through a delicate moment. Chinese competition has squeezed prices and electric car sales are not taking off as expected. Several manufacturers have announced job cuts and delays to their electrification plans.

In that context, an electric car for **€15,000** sounds like a lifeline. The problem is range. A car at that price will have a modest battery and urban use only. For long trips, it won't do.

## What it promises and what's missing

Citroën has not detailed range, power or battery capacity. Only the price and the date. The promise is attractive, but whether it's real remains to be seen.

The original 2CV succeeded because it was cheap to buy and to run. A cheap electric car to buy can be expensive to run if the battery degrades. The equation is not solved.