Citroën May Release A Sub-£15,000 Electric Car - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica discusses the potential release of a sub-£15,000 electric vehicle (EV) by Citroën, which would represent a significant milestone in making affordable electric cars more accessible in Europe. While Chinese automakers have already produced low-cost EVs and some models are available in the UK starting at around £15,000 to £18,650, truly cheap electric cars remain scarce in the US and Europe. The European Union is considering a new regulatory framework called the "E-car category," aimed at easing financial and regulatory burdens on manufacturers to encourage the production of small, affordable EVs. This could involve relaxing certain safety and regulatory standards, though these come with important trade-offs. Citroën’s CEO, Xavier Chardon, has expressed support for these potential new rules, suggesting they could enable the French brand to return to the A-segment market with a competitively priced EV. The article highlights the broader challenge Europe faces in producing truly low-cost electric cars and notes