Citroen revives historic 2CV for an electric age

Citroën’s decision to revive the 2CV is part of a broader European push to use retro styling to sell electric cars to hesitant buyers. The article contrasts the trend with Renault’s Renault 5 E-Tech, which echoed the original boxy Renault 5, and its subsequent revivals of the Renault 4 and Twingo. It also points to Volkswagen’s ID-Buzz as a throwback to the classic T2 Transporter and Ford’s expected new EV likely to be called the Fiesta. Industry commentary from Autocar’s Rachel Burgess and analyst David Leggett frames heritage as a differentiator amid intensifying competition from Chinese brands.