Citroen has announced a small one that is 2.41 meters long. for sale Electric car That has a top speed of just 28 mph for around £ 5,000 in the UK.
The electric four-wheeler from the French company, Ami, is built according to French regulations for “voiture sans permis”, which are vehicles that anyone over 14 years of age can drive without a license.
It wasn’t slated to go on sale in the UK, but a media offensive by Citroen UK in the summer generated “unprecedented customer demand” – and with 12,000 people expressing interest in buying the model, the company will now officially take the Ami over there.
The car should be designed for city traffic. Image credit: Citroen
A full driver’s license is required to drive in the UK. The Ami has an electric motor with a 5.5 kWh battery that can be charged in three hours.
This gives it a range of 46 miles while the top speed is 28 miles per hour.
It has a tight turning circle, with the idea of making it more suitable for city driving where space is more limited.
The inside is simple in design, with heating and space for your phone and some storage space.
Image credit: Citroen
It’s expected to cost somewhere on the order of £ 5,000, which could help make electric driving more affordable – but whether that price is low enough to buy the lack of convenience and low battery range remains to be seen.
Eurig Druce, General Manager of Citroen UK, said: “I am very pleased to announce that the Citroen Ami is launched in the UK.
“With cities and metropolitan areas introducing stricter limit values for vehicles and people demanding new mobility solutions, Ami is once again showing how Citroën is adapting to the demands of the times.”
Starting today (September 22), the 12,000 people who have already expressed an interest in the model will be able to leave a refundable security deposit of £ 250, with deliveries expected in spring 2022. The deposits will be open to everyone on September 27th.
