All NEW electric converted Citroen 2CV

This is the Late Brake Show full review of an EV converted Citroen 2CV - renamed the 2CEV. The 'deux chevaux' is one of the most recognised and iconic cars in history, having been made over 5 decades since WWII ended.

This ‘modification’ won't suit everyone's pocket or lifestyle, but from £16,400 fitted, it could be a compelling case for classic driving (or wannabe classic driving) city dwellers, or wealthy second home owners wanting an amusing grocery getter.

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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
2:09 Great name - 2CEV
2:50 First drive
3:09 Gearbox
4:40 New bodyshell
5:30 Old 2CVs had between 9hp and 30hp
6:40 Utilitarian cars have become so valuable
8:50 Didn't want to lose the soul of the original car
9:12 Full throttle and motor spec
9:52 Performance stats
10:21 Range stats
11:24 Under the bonnet
11:38 Original gearbox and inboard disc brakes
12:30 Aircooled motor
13:08 Onboard charger and controller
13:30 Cruising on the road
14:05 Homologated in France and Europe
14:38 0-40mph 'sprint'
15:55 Regen braking
16:28 Battery pack specs and position
17:22 Prices
18:19 10kWh battery warranty
18:48 Charging stats
19:12 Charging socket
20:20 Colour and trim options
20:52 Brand new bodyshells
21:55 Euro NCAP? Nah
22:20 Verdict
#electric2cv #citroen2cv #evconvertedclassicCitroen

[zimbarbaluba]

TLBS bringing us the important motoring content :) I don't want one but I want one.

[staninjapan]

A colleague of mine here in Japan visited France a touch over 30 years ago, bought a 2CV, had it shipped home to Japan, and has been using it as his daily car ever since.
Now that is a testament to simplicity and quality.
He did not give me the impression that the car was troublesome.

[aneegitwithaspanner]

I had 10 of them in the Dyane body type. I put huge milage on one taking it from Dublin to London and back.
I loved the simplicity.
My starter motor broke so I used the crank handle to start it for about 6 months.
Glad they are guaranteed to survive.
Excellent video.
Thanks for a wee trip down memory lane (slowly)

[anonimushbosh]

"it's an 86 Jonny, brand new panels, brand new chassis brand new interior".
Trigger's vroom lol

[crashbox]

After a drive out my 1932 Morris Minor Two-Seater with a comfortable speed of around 45mph, my 1989 2CV feels fast, smooth, comfortable at 60+mph, and has amazing brakes in comparison with the little Minor's cable-operated set-up. I also adore the air-cooled flat-twin engine's sound, so won't be converting mine any time soon. It's part of the character of the car.

[stefdnk]

The Price tag ruins the idea of a 2CV . It was never meant to be a toy for wealthy people.
If you could convert it for a reasonable Price I would jump on immediately.
And a Long trip was definitely possible in the original 2CV .
In 1966 I went from Denmark to Morocco in a 1958 2CV and back via Italy. Top speed 80km/h approx, but 105-110 if you slipstreamed a large truck!

[craigoneill]

What a fab conversion! I used to have a 2CV Dolly, Custard/Burgundy. I think it does need more batteries for better range though, as 55 miles is nowhere near good enough. But it is a great start, well done!

[atomicsmith]

They should do the panel van version as well. I'm sure lots of delivery businesses in London would be interested.

[Azeria]

It’s a fantastic way to keep classic cars functional and running into the future!

[roryb]

Thoroughly enjoyed this. You obviously had a whale of a time driving it. Noticed a comment about length of the video. Please make them as long as is appropriate to covering the subject. It certainly wasn't too long to me

[mikethomas]

I’ve liked 2CVs since my sisters then boyfriend bought a brand new Beachcomber. Now I want one even more.
Another great film. Thank you.

[MrAtheHun]

That's the sort of brilliant video that Mr Smith is best at, and I have missed lately. Great job, thank you very much.

[VinDieselS]

Drove back to Scotland from London once, torrential rain, at night and out of nowhere came this 2 CV with its window open and full throttle passing most cars crawling up the road. They're such funny happy cars. Lol

[gori]

Bloody expensive if you ask me, hence a total perversion of the original spirit of the 2CV.

[oldshakyhands]

Learned to drive in a 2cv, no power anything, including the engine. Travelled all over France and the UK in the five I had. Dream of getting anoither, some 33 years later. FIrst thing on my lottery winning ro buy list, especially with an electric conversion, the engine, although characterful, was the weak point. Damn I need two, one with a BMW bike engine conversion! Excellent video Jonny, totally nailed it.
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[gordonfullerton]

Starting to feel this is best video I've seen on YouTube for ages, partly because I've had two of these mechanical enigmas and now want another just like that, and also because i had a smile on my face all the way through that, which is testament to how much fun these cars always are. Pining for my last one so bad now. So wish I hadn't sold it :-(

[TheMissendenFlyer]

Brilliant - as you said, everyone loves a 2CV, maybe not this one for a road trip to the South of France but a great job done by the guys (and a great video as ever - thanks for putting it

[RichieRouge]

This thing is amazing. I love 2CVs anyway but this is such a good way to future proof an absolute icon! A big part of me loves the distinctive thrum of the flat two and the whirring of it’s fan, but it’s worth the fact that these will still be about that seals it for me. A superb video as always Jonny, I always look forward to them.

[georgedaville]

Great show Jonny, always loved 2CV's. A mate had a 2CV van he brought back from grape picking in France one year in lieu of pay. We used to tear round Sheffield in it, invariably sloshed. It was LH drive, and when my mate got pulled over by the cops, he just babbled in French! Love this conversion, pricey, but right as you say.👍

[sph_holl]

Jonny - you should get one and then do a series with Richard Porter doing a road trip round the uk visiting your childhood holiday destinations. I can imagine you both in it with a picnic basket and licking an ice cream in Whitby