Citroën showcases ELO electric concept car and seven historic concepts at Rétromobile Show
Citroën returns to the Rétromobile Show with a massive stand featuring the new ELO electric concept and seven iconic concept cars from its history.
512 m²
4.10 m
over 100
What Happened
Citroën returns to the 50th edition of the Rétromobile Show with a 512 m² stand featuring seven concept cars spanning over 100 years of design. The new ELO electric concept is unveiled to the French public for the first time, embodying a bold vision of future mobility.
ELO is a compact 4.10 m electric vehicle with a central driving position and 180° panoramic windscreen. Its design draws inspiration from historic concepts like Karin and Xanae, and it uses recycled materials in partnership with Decathlon.
- 2 CV A (1939) – the original TPV project
- C10 (1956) – aerodynamic 'water drop' design
- Karin (1980) – pyramidal with electronic displays
- Activa 1 (1988) – hydraulic suspension and head-up display
- Xanae (1994) – family MPV with rotating seats
- C-Cactus (2007) – sustainable design with recycled materials
Why this matters
The ELO concept demonstrates Citroën's commitment to electric mobility while drawing inspiration from its iconic past, showing how heritage can shape future car design.
Terms in This Story
- Concept car
- A prototype vehicle built to showcase new design or technology, not intended for production.
- MPV
- Multi-Purpose Vehicle, a type of car designed for versatile interior space and seating.
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