Citroën reimagines the van in an electric version.
Citroën presents the 2CV Fourgonnette Concept at the 2026 Paris Auto Show as an electric reinterpretation of the historic “Kastenente.” This concept vehicle builds on the equally new 2CV Concept, applying its design philosophy to a compact commercial vehicle.
Citroën adapts the concept of the new 2CV to a compact electric commercial vehicle.
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The 2CV Fourgonnette Concept retains the distinctive silhouette of the historic 2CV Fourgonnette, which is known in Germany as “Kastenente.” Citroën positions this concept vehicle as an electric work vehicle designed for simplicity in operation, high practicality for everyday use, and intentionally streamlined technology.
The manufacturer has not yet provided technical specifications for this commercial vehicle concept. Information on battery size, range, charging speed, payload capacity, or cargo volume is missing, as is a specific timeline for a potential production version. For commercial users, these values are ultimately decisive — so for now, the concept remains primarily a design and conceptual vision.
Ctroen is based on the new 2CV Concept
Technically and conceptually, the Fourgonnette is built on the 2CV Concept, which was also displayed in Paris. With this concept, Citroën aims to reinterpret the 2CV as an extremely simple electric vehicle. The approximately 3.76 meter long concept is designed to function with a low weight, minimal equipment, and a relatively small battery.
Citroën aims for an introductory price of around 15,000 euros and a market launch by 2028 for a potential production version of the standard 2CV. The manufacturer intends to position this vehicle between the Ami and C3. It is also designed to meet the planned European regulations for particularly compact and affordable electric vehicles. However, Citroën has not yet provided any specific details regarding the battery, performance, or range for this model either.
It is precisely this approach that makes the Fourgonnette interesting for the commercial vehicle market: rather than focusing on long ranges and large batteries, Citroën emphasizes low weight, simple technology, and low costs. For urban delivery services, craftsmen, or other business customers, such a concept could generally suit short, predictable usage patterns.
Citroën, however, leaves open whether this will actually result in a production vehicle. The manufacturer explicitly describes the Fourgonnette as a design study and clarifies that it does not provide any immediate outlook for a production model.
For now, the main strategic question that remains intriguing is whether Citroën will indeed add an electric commercial vehicle version to its new 2CV concept in the future. If the manufacturer applies the announced focus on low weight and low costs to a production LCV, the 2CV could become particularly relevant in situations where today’s electric vans are already too large and expensive for the intended use case.