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▪ Citroën has unveiled the ELO concept car, an ideas laboratory that embodies the brand's values of innovation and creativity and brings together thinking for the future
▪ Responsible, accessible, spacious, and functional, ELO is following a new path that answers modern challenges positively and ingeniously
▪ ELO is small, but it thinks big! Compact in size, its surprisingly spacious interior and modularity make the most of its 100% electric architecture. With a compact length of 4.10 metres, it features an interior designed as a truly modular living space, capable of accommodating up to six people
▪ Fully in tune with the times, ELO is more than just a means of transport; it is designed to facilitate all aspects of life on the move: travel, but also relaxation, leisure, and work. Hence the name ELO: R'E'ST, P'L'AY, W'O'RK
▪ Citroën has drawn on the expertise of its partners, Goodyear and Decathlon, to develop practical, technical materials committed to sustainability
▪ A genuine bubble of freshness and energy, ELO will make its world debut at the Brussels Motor Show on 9 January
Citroën has introduced the ELO concept car, a compact electric study that showcases the brand’s approach to future mobility. Designed as an “ideas laboratory,” ELO brings together innovation, sustainability, and everyday functionality. Although small in footprint, the concept maximizes its 4.10-metre length with an interior that can accommodate up to six people, reflecting Citroën’s belief that modern electric platforms can unlock significant versatility.
With its modular layout and 100% electric architecture, ELO serves as more than a simple transport solution. Citroën positions it as a mobile living space that supports travel, leisure, and work, summarized in the concept’s name: R'E'ST, P'L'AY, W'O'RK. The interior can be reconfigured into a lounge, a workspace, or even a sleeping area for two, highlighting the brand’s goal of adapting mobility to the varied demands of contemporary life.
Citroën developed the ELO concept in partnership with Goodyear and Decathlon, integrating practical, technical materials with a focus on sustainability. The collaboration influenced areas such as storage design, seating solutions, and smart tyre technology. Goodyear’s contribution includes tyres equipped with pressure and wear sensors, paired with a simple visual indicator that glows green when pressure is correct and red when a refill is needed. Decathlon’s outdoor equipment expertise guided the creation of modular seating, inflatable mattresses, and accessories designed for active use.
A central element of ELO’s concept is the unique driving position. The driver sits in a central front seat, improving visibility and freeing space for passengers. This layout also removes the need to design separate left and right-hand-drive versions. The steering column is placed far forward to maximise cabin volume, and the seat can rotate 360 degrees to support work or social interaction when parked. Citroën’s updated projection-based display replaces traditional screens by reflecting information across the width of the windscreen, reducing complexity while maintaining clear visibility.
Modularity is at the core of ELO’s appeal. The second row features three removable seats, and two additional seats fold out from the sides to create a six-seat configuration without compromising cargo space. A flat floor and wide, pillarless door openings make it easy to move within the cabin, while the high roof and large glass area create an airy atmosphere. Outside, ELO is defined by a friendly, colourful design with an orange finish that shifts with the light. Identical front and rear bumpers, made from expanded polypropylene, help reduce production complexity and offer lightweight protection.
With its compact size, electric platform and multifunctional interior, ELO outlines Citroën’s interpretation of future mobility: accessible, responsible and aligned with changing lifestyles. Presented as a “tiny house” on wheels, the concept demonstrates how an electric vehicle can transform into a space for commuting, relaxing, working, or enjoying the outdoors. Set to debut at the Brussels Motor Show, ELO serves as a statement of Citroën’s ongoing commitment to creativity and user-focused innovation.
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- Get rid of that Smart Car Platform. You're Citroen, the engine of innovation. You don't need that Indian platform. It's just dragging you down. Rebuild the C3 with the STLA Small platform.- How long will manufacturers continue to tell us, the customers, what's best for us? We don't give a damn about electric cars—you can produce 20 for those idiots in Brussels, but please offer us the cars WE want. If not, we won't buy your products, and AAAAAAALL of Stelantis will go bankrupt.
- Getting warmer - still waiting for an ë2CV tho, this ELO should have the 2CV suspension instead of what the AMI was given.
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