Paris Auto Show: the latest EVs. France goes for retro.

The Paris Auto Show has begun, and the exhibition floor is filled with new EVs, concepts, and other highlights. Many of the new cars come from local brands, but manufacturers from around the world were also represented in the French capital.

Citroën 2CV Concept: will arrive in 2028.

The Citroën 2CV Concept adopts a fully retro style, with a design inspired primarily by the first generation of 2CV from the 1950s, featuring a closed D-shaped hood. It combines the recognizable round headlights, curved body, and distinctive fabric roof with modern design elements. The 2CV Concept is 3.76 meters long. Like the original, it emphasizes affordability, practicality, and a low weight of less than 1000 kilograms.

Citroën has gone all out on a retro design for the cabin, featuring a drive selector that looks like the original gear lever, a removable picnic basket, and even air vents under the windshield that can open to allow fresh air in. Citroën states the 2CV will cost around 15,000 euros. However, it won’t hit the market until 2028. This is due to the rules for the new M1E category, which the Citroën 2CV is intended for, not yet being fully finalized. Only once the rules are clear can Citroën begin turning the concept from the Paris Auto Show into an actual production model.

Peugeot RCZ Vision: solid-state battery.

The Peugeot RCZ Vision concept car also catches the spotlight at the Paris Auto Show. It features a retro design clearly inspired by the Peugeot RCZ coupe from the 2010s. The RCZ Vision concept retains the same roofline as the original, and surprisingly, its massive front overhang has been carried over to 2026 as well. The RCZ Vision is equipped with 2 electric motors and boasts a power output of 373 kW.

Peugeot E-T16 Concept: rally style.

The Peugeot E-T16 Concept also pays homage to the past, this time to the Peugeot 205 T16, which was the road version of Peugeot’s 205 rally car. The Peugeot E-T16 Concept is one of the most powerful concept cars at the Paris Motor Show, equipped with three electric motors that together deliver 610 kW of power. Two motors are located on the rear axle and the third on the front axle. Its performance is stunning; according to Peugeot, it can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 2.5 seconds and from 0-300 km/h in 16 seconds.

Beneath the floor lies an 85 kWh battery providing a range of 400 kilometers. For faster charging, the Peugeot E-T16 Concept features an 800 V architecture. The interior is purely rally-inspired; the gear selector is disguised as a lever for a “sequential gearbox,” similar to those used in rally cars back in the 205 era. This concept car also serves as an early glimpse of the new Peugeot 208, scheduled for release by 2028. Remove all the concept-like spoilers, and the design of the 208 becomes quite clear. It is still unknown whether a production version of the Peugeot E-T16 will be available.

Fiat Multiplay Concept: MPV and pickup truck

Fiat unveiled the 4.6-meter-long Multiplay Concept at the Paris Auto Show — not a retro version this time, but a modern interpretation of the original Fiat Multipla. The Multiplay features a rounded and rugged design, a high ground clearance, and a very cool light bar under the windshield. The coolest feature is that the rear roof section is removable, allowing the Multiplay to transform into a pickup truck. According to press photos, the cargo space is large enough for two MTBs — with the front wheels removed.

The Multiplay is a unique “6+1” model with seven seating positions arranged in a 2/2/3 configuration. Fiat refers to the right seat in the second row as a “petsenger seat,” which can function as both a child seat and a spot for a pet, or as a table in a storage compartment. The Multiplay Concept is an EV, but Fiat has not disclosed any details about its specifications. Production in this form seems unlikely, but Fiat may be seriously considering a compact electric MPV.

DS F3ver Concept: sporty 3-door hatchback

DS also made a splash at the Paris Auto Show with the F3ver Concept, a modern interpretation of the original DS3, which was also three-door. The design of the DS F3ver concept car is highly successful, featuring sharp lines, wide rear screens, and giant wheels. The concept is painted in Cosmic Blue, with a purple rear section and a gray roof. DS has placed square “totems” with the DS logo on both the front and rear, with the ADAS sensors located in those at the front. There is also a screen at the rear where the driver can project text and icons.

The F3ver is 4.19 meters long, placing it in the new European M1E vehicle category alongside the 2CV. The production version will be built on a specially developed M1E variant of the STLA One platform. DS has not yet released any specifications. The production version, which is likely to be called the DS3 again, will also hit the market in 2028.

More updates from the Paris Auto Show will be available on E-Drivers.com.