DRAG RACE: CITROEN AMI VS RENAULT TWIZY & MORE – MINI ELECTRIC CAR BATTLE

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This video pits four electric quadricycles – the Citroen Ami, Renault Twizy, Reva G-Wiz, and Micro Electric (ME) – against each other in a drag race to determine the fastest. The Micro Electric surprisingly takes the win, completing the 400m in 25.5 seconds, followed closely by the Renault Twizy. The Reva G-Wiz finishes third, and the Citroen Ami comes in last. While the Ami boasts a strong initial acceleration, its low top speed of 28 mph hinders its overall performance. The reviewer highlights the Ami's tidy steering and agile feel for city use, despite its basic interior and limited speed. The Twizy is noted for being nippy and capable of keeping up with town traffic, though it suffers from significant noise, a harsh ride, and optional windows. The Micro Electric, despite its luxury features and longest range (95 miles), exhibits considerable body roll and uninspiring steering at speed. The G-Wiz, the oldest and heaviest, is deemed the least refined and least safe. Ultimately, the review cautions against considering these quadricycles as true cars due to their lack of safety standards, recommending them only as a safer, rainproof alternative to motorbikes for city travel. If the Ami were to go on sale in the UK at a competitive price, it would be the recommended choice for cheap city transport.