03:56 11-12-2025

Citroen considers sub-£15,000 city EV to revive A-segment

Citroen may launch a compact city EV under £15,000, reviving the A-segment if the EU approves a new E-car category, prioritizing affordable urban mobility.

Citroen is weighing a new compact electric car priced below £15,000 that could take the place of the former C1 city hatchback. The plan hinges on the EU potentially introducing an “E-car” category that would loosen rules for small, low-cost models.

According to the company’s CEO, a return to the A-segment makes sense only with regulatory backing: a sub-£15,000 price and low running costs would suit urban use. The newcomer would not have to mimic the retro 8CV; the idea is to keep the spirit of simplicity and affordability while pairing it with up-to-date electric tech. That brief feels well judged for dense city streets.

The project is notable because it could bring genuinely inexpensive cars back to market—a space many manufacturers have left. If it comes together, this Citroen EV would sit among the most accessible choices for everyday city trips, putting practicality ahead of frills.