LIVING WITH A CITROEN AMI

EV Channels Review

Alex from Car Throttle explores the daily reality of living with the Citroen Ami, a unique quadricycle legal for 14-year-olds in France. While acknowledging its quirky charm and suitability for short urban trips, Alex highlights significant drawbacks. The Ami is criticized for being noisy, echoey, and lacking basic features like airbags, speakers, electric windows, and a central mirror. Its top speed of 28 mph (45 km/h) and limited range of 43 miles on a full charge are noted, along with a somewhat uncomfortable ingress/egress for some. Despite these limitations, the reviewer found it surprisingly fun and practical for navigating city centers, easily parking and maneuvering through tight spaces. The conclusion is that while not a replacement for a conventional car, the Ami offers cheap, accessible, and environmentally friendly electric motoring for specific urban use cases, with its practicality demonstrated by fitting a large bamboo plant and navigating drive-throughs.