Production of Small Electric Car in India Expected Soon
Mumbai, October 25: Citroën has unveiled its 2CV concept at the 2026 Paris Motor Show, a compact electric car measuring just 3.76 meters in length. The company plans to launch this model in India by 2028, with an estimated starting price of around €15,000 (approximately ₹16 lakh) in Europe. According to a report from Autocar India, Citroën is evaluating the Indian market for global production and export of the 2CV EV. This development comes shortly after Citroën confirmed plans for a wider production of A-segment cars in India by 2030. The parent company, Stellantis, is set to invest ₹4,000 crore in the Indian market over the next three years.
India is seen as a strategic location for production, being one of Citroën’s main manufacturing centers outside Europe, alongside Brazil. The Tiruvallur plant in Tamil Nadu, now fully owned by Stellantis after acquiring a stake from the CK Birla Group, produces models like the C3, eC3, Aircross, and Basalt with over 95% localization. The plant already exports to eight markets.
Stellantis aims to increase production from 16,000 units this year to over 43,000 by 2028, with the 2CV EV helping to meet and expand this capacity. The company may benefit from trade policies, as a free trade agreement between India and the European Union has been established, covering 92.1% of tariff lines on products imported from the EU.
The Citroën 2CV is designed as a lightweight hatchback, aiming to weigh under one ton to ensure affordability and efficiency for daily use. It features LED headlights, a distinctive design reminiscent of the original 2CV, and a comfortable interior with modern technology.
This initiative reflects the growing trend of electric vehicle production in India, as the market adapts to increasing competition and demand for affordable electric options.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
