Citroën has unveiled a concept electric version of its classic 2CV, aiming to bring the vehicle to market in 2028 for just €15,000.

For the entire second half of the 20th century, the Citroën 2CV (“Deux Chevaux,” French for “two horses”) held a special place in Europe’s automotive landscape.

The affordable, comfortable, yet underpowered vehicle had enormous popularity, selling millions of units over its production run.

Its cute, quirky look was unique and eye-catching, with its tall, rounded, cartoon-like passenger cabin, jaunty circular headlights, and pop-up windows.

It was a small vehicle, yet still designed to be comfortable for a family of four, with a unique and soft suspension design intended to allow drivers to cross a field in rural France with a basket of eggs without breaking them.

The car ended production in 1990, but well-loved versions of it can still be seen driving in many parts of the world (I’ve even seen a DIY electric conversion here in California).

And now, it’s back with an official electric concept, and one which Citroën says it intends to have for sale and on the road in 2028.

The model was shown in advance of the Paris Motor Show, starting this week.

it retains the general shape of the original Deux Chevaux, though with a less jaunty cockpit, a taller and boxier front hood, much lower wheel arches, roll-down windows, and no rear fender skirts.

So, it’s basically the new, electric-y, modern-y, tech-y concept version of the 2CV. There’s definitely a lot that has changed, and it’s not nearly as unique as the old car was.

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