Citroën has unveiled ELO, a compact and highly modular 4.10-meter electric minivan developed on a dedicated EV platform. With its rear-mounted motor, flat floor, and interior for up to six passengers, the concept explores new ways of using an electric vehicle beyond simple transportation.
✨ Key Highlights
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.10 m |
| Height (interior) | ~1.70 m |
| Doors | Opposite-opening, no central pillar |
| Interior capacity | Up to 6 occupants |
| Main use modes | Commuting, resting, remote work |
| Notable features | Central driving position, removable seats, projection dashboard |
🧩 Modular Interior & Space Optimization
ELO evolves the design philosophy seen in the Citroën OLI (2022), bringing its sustainability and modularity ideas to a minivan body.
🎯 Three Core Cabin Use Modes
- 🚗 Daily commuting
- 😴 Resting / Overnight stays
- 💼 Remote work
The interior can be rapidly reconfigured thanks to folding, retractable, and removable seats.
🛠️ Electric Architecture & Cabin Layout
🔌 Built as an EV from Day One
- Rear engine + flat floor = more interior space
- Large 4.5 m² glass area for natural light
- Side doors open in opposite directions, creating a 1.92 m wide entry
🧭 Central Driving Position
A rare configuration:
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- Improved visibility
- Better space distribution
- Seat rotates 360° for workstation use
📽️ Projection-Based Dashboard
Instead of screens, a strip projects data on a transparent panel below the windshield—lighter, simpler, and futuristic.
🎮 Single-Spoke Steering Wheel
- Inspired by classic Citroën models
- Equipped with dual joysticks controlling essential functions
🪑 Seating Innovation
Default configuration: 4 seats
- Driver centered
- Three identical seats in second row
Removable Seating
- Seats can be detached and used outdoors—like portable chairs 🪑🌳
Hidden Seats
- Two fold-down seats under the side seats → up to 6 passengers
🌙 Rest Mode, Outdoor Leisure & Remote Work
🛏️ Sleeping System
- Trunk contains two foldable air mattresses
- Inflated via the integrated compressor
🎒 Outdoor-Friendly Features
- Compressor inflates: surfboards, buoys, bike tires
- V2L powers equipment: electric grill, speakers, etc.
- Rear hatch includes a seat for changing shoes after adventures
- Roof opening for extra light & ventilation
- Doors have hooks for awnings
- Flat fenders serve as temporary shelves
💻 Workstation Mode
- Driver’s seat becomes an office chair
- Tablet/laptop holder stored under the second-row center seat
- retractable trays in the wheel arches
- Projection strip displays: schedules, calls, videoconferences
🌱 Materials, Sustainability & Smart Tires
♻️ Eco Materials
- Recycled felt from OLI project leftovers
- Expanded polypropylene with ~30% recycled content
- Water-resistant surfaces for easy cleaning
🛞 Goodyear Smart Tires
- SightLine tech monitors pressure & wear in real time
- Mixed-use tread for city + light off-road
- Hexagonal aero wheel design with orange accents
🔮 The Role of the Concept
The Citroën ELO is not planned for production, but serves as an advanced study into:
- Modular interiors
- Integration with sports & leisure equipment
- Cabin usability for work, rest, and travel
It hints at the future of Citroën’s compact electric vehicles aimed at both urban and outdoor leisure lifestyles.
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