Paris Motor Show concludes with new models

The 2026 Paris Motor Show closed ten days ago after welcoming 518,372 visitors and featuring 6,000 test drives. The event took place at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles and was attended by over 60 manufacturers.

Dacia unveils new Spring electric model

Dacia began accepting orders for the new Spring electric car in September 2026, before the show. The model starts at 17,900 euros for the Expression trim and offers a 250 km WLTP range, an increase from the previous generation.

Volkswagen ID. Polo updates its battery options

Volkswagen’s ID. Polo became available in France since spring 2026. The model now offers a smaller 37 kWh LFP battery, reducing the starting price to 24,995 euros for the 116 hp Trend version, with a 334 km WLTP range.

Smart #2 debuts at the Paris Motor Show

Smart introduced its new #2 electric model at the Paris Motor Show, with pre-orders opening on October 13. The vehicle starts at 19,990 euros and promises a 290 km WLTP range, but full commercialization is planned for 2027.

Opel’s Corsa GSE arrives with high performance

Opel began accepting orders for the Corsa GSE on September 1, 2026, starting at 39,900 euros. The model features a 280 hp electric motor and a 51 kWh battery, offering up to 374 km WLTP range, though delivery dates have not been announced.

Hyundai Ioniq 3 offers flexible battery options

Hyundai started taking orders for the Ioniq 3 in France on September 2, 2026, with a starting price of 29,995 euros. The model comes with two battery options: a 42.2 kWh battery for 344 km and a 61 kWh battery for up to 497 km WLTP range.

Audi revives the A2 name with an electric compact

Audi reintroduced the A2 name with a fully electric compact, opening orders on September 10, 2026. The base model starts at 38,600 euros with a 52 kWh battery and a 423 km WLTP range, with higher-end models expected to deliver over 640 km.

Skoda Epiq updates its pricing and battery options

Skoda’s Epiq model is now available in two versions: 40 and 55. The base 40 version starts at 27,670 euros with a 135 hp motor and up to 327 km WLTP range, while the 55 version starts at 32,070 euros with a 211 hp motor and up to 441 km range.

DS N°7 offers both hybrid and electric options

DS launched the N°7 in May 2026, available as a hybrid with a 145 hp engine starting at 43,900 euros or as an electric E-Tense model starting at 46,990 euros. The electric version can offer up to 740 km WLTP range with a 97.2 kWh battery.

Volvo EX60 promises impressive range

Volvo’s new EX60 electric SUV starts at 66,500 euros, with preliminary WLTP ranges reaching up to 810 km for the P12 version with all-wheel drive. Deliveries in France are expected by the end of 2026.

Citroën’s electric 2CV concept remains a concept

Citroën unveiled a concept version of the electric 2CV at the show, but no production version is expected before 2028. The concept has no official price or technical details yet, and other concepts from Peugeot, Renault, and Alpine are also not expected to reach dealerships soon.