Electric vehicles are becoming
increasingly popular in Europe and it looks like Citroen is almost ready to
introduce a new one. In two teaser videos, Citroen notes electrical outlets
have helped to wake you up in the morning and make the best or worst coffee in
the world. They go on to say, outlets have “served you well and that’s not
stopping anytime soon.”
The videos then cut to a mysterious
vehicle as the ad says “For 100 years, Citroen has made automobiles accessible
to all. In 2020, Citroen will make electric available to all.” While the two
clips vary slightly, the latest teaser video says there will be more to come on
February 27th. Given that Citroen is apparently skip the Geneva Motor Show,
it’s possible the vehicle will be unveiled at a special event later this month.
Little is known about the vehicle at this
point, but the teaser image suggests it will have a fully enclosed grille with
an illuminated Citroen logo. We can also see circular headlights and pronounced
front fenders. The vehicle looks unlike anything else in Citroen’s lineup, but
it does share some similarities with last year’s Ami One concept. That
particular model was an ultra-compact two-seater which was billed as an
electric urban mobility solution.
It’s performance specifications weren’t
very impressive, but the concept had a range of 100 km and a top
speed of 45 km/h. The concept could be charged in approximately two
hours and driven by people without a driver’s license (depending on local regulations).
It remains unclear is Citroen is planning to build the Smart ForTwo competitor,
but we’ll find out in approximately three weeks.
