Overview
Citroën is a leading French automobile manufacturer, now owned by Netherlands based Stellantis N.V., which was formed by the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (Italian/ American) and Groupe PSA (French). Stellantis owns a diverse and comprehensive portfolio of leading automotive brands, to include, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Jeep, FIAT, Alfa Romeo etc. Previously, Peugeot owned a 89.95% stake in the company.
But of course, Citroën started life in 1919 in a much humbler context. The company was founded by André Citroën, a French industrialist. Though Citroën has had many successful models, the Citroën 2CV certainly stands out. The car was unveiled in 1948 and remained in production up until 1990. In total, over 9 million 2CV variants were manufactured during this period. In 2009 Citroën announced the introduction of a premium brand ‘DS’ (Different Spirit/ Distinctive Series). Citroën is present in 101 countries and has a network of 6,200 points of sale and service throughout the world.
The Citroen electric vehicle (EV) portfolio includes both, battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) models:
- Citroen C5 Aircross Plug-In Hybrid
- All-electric Citroen ë-C3
- All-electric Citroen ë-C4
- All-electric Citroen ë-C4 X
- All-electric Citroen ë-Berlingo
- All-electric Citroen ë-Spacetourer
- Citroën C5 X Plug-In Hybrid
- All-electric Citroen Ami
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The All-Electric Citroën Ami Quadricycle
The Citroen Ami battery-electric vehicle (BEV) is an ‘ultra-compact’ EV targeted at city drivers of all ages (in France it is legal from age 14). The pure electric quadricycle comes in two variants, a passenger (Ami) and cargo vehicle (My Ami Cargo). The pure electric car was launched in 2020 and its development has been inspired by the Citroën 2CV and Ami ONE Concept.
The ultra-compact EV has won a number of awards to include the GQ Awards 2021, ‘Technology Award’ in the Auto Express New Car Awards 2021 and WhichEV Awards 2021. Though the city electric car has its limitations in terms of electric range, interior space and top speed, we do believe it has much to offer for the urban driver.
For a start, the average trip in a city is usually a couple of miles and the Ami electric, with a claimed range up to 46.6 miles, can easily meet the requirements for a number of shorter day-to-day journeys within a city. In the UK an average commute is a mere 12 miles!
Moreover, driving on e-mode is much cheaper than using an internal combustion engine. Depending on charging costs, electric driving can be as cheap as 5 pence per mile. The EV can be fully charged in 3 hours. Lastly, zero-tailpipe emission electric cars help improve the local air quality in cities and towns, already at dangerous levels of air pollution.
Moreover, given its compact dimensions (length: 2.41 m), the EV further helps reduce traffic and parking congestion in cities across the UK. The EV is easy to drive and park in urban centres (turning circle: 7.2 m). Despite the compact dimensions, the ride height for the EV is the same height as other drivers on the road.
Replacing larger (mostly polluting) vehicles from our city roads with smaller zero-tailpipe emission electric vehicles is certainly the future we all deserve! Of course, pure electric cars like the Ami are exempt from regulations like the London congestion charge and ULEZ. The Renault Twizy, is another ultra-compact EV that is exempt.
The single-speed automatic transmission EV has a top speed of 28 mph, which is more than appropriate given the speed restrictions in cities in the UK (20 mph roads are fast becoming the norm). The EV is sold in the UK as a left-hand drive vehicle. Given that the Ami is a quadricycle, it is not be permitted to be driven on highways.
The exterior styling of the EV is like Marmite, you either love it or hate it. The EV is available in three colour packs: Orange, Blue and Grey. The colour packs are delivered with the electric vehicle, to be fitted by the buyer. Apart from the entry-level variant, the electric car is also available in two special editions, the Ami Pop and the Ami Vibe.
The e-car is available on a personal contract purchase directly from the manufacturer, priced from £19.99 per month!
Bottom-line, electric driving is good for the environment and the wallet. You can lease electric vehicles (EVs) via e-zoomed at very competitive prices!
| PROS | CONS |
|---|---|
| Compact and easy to drive/ park in congested urban environments (turning circle: 7.2 m) | Small EV battery with limited EV range (46 miles) |
| Despite the ultra-compact size, spacious from inside | Limited boot space (63 L) and no infotainment system |
| Good visibility from EV | Can only seat two passengers |
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The All-Electric Citroen Ami Quadricycle (credit: Citroen)
| At A Glance | |
|---|---|
| EV Type: | Battery-Electric Vehicle (BEV) |
| Body Type: | Quadricycle |
| Plug-In Car Grant (PiCG): | Not Available |
| Engine: | Electric |
| Available In UK: | Yes |
| Variants (2 Options) |
|---|
| Citroen AMI (from £7,695) |
| Citroen AMI Cargo (from £7,995) |
| EV Battery & Emissions | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Type: | Lithium-ion |
| EV Battery Capacity: | Available in one battery size: 5.5 kWh |
| Charging: | Up to 3 hours (three-pin domestic plug) |
| Charge Port: | Type 2 |
| EV Cable Type: | Type 2 |
| Tailpipe Emissions: | 0g (CO2/km) |
| EV Battery Warranty: | N/A |
| Average Cost Of Residential Charging | |
|---|---|
| Battery net capacity : 16.7 kWh | £2.40 |
| Battery net capacity : 30.0 kWh | £4.32 |
| Battery net capacity : 39.2 kWh | £5.64 |
| Battery net capacity : 45.0 kWh | £6.48 |
| Battery net capacity : 50.0 kWh | £7.20 |
| Battery net capacity : 64.0 kWh | £9.22 |
| Battery net capacity : 71.0 kWh | £10.22 |
| Battery net capacity : 77.0 kWh | £11.09 |
| Battery net capacity : 90.0 kWh | £12.96 |
| Battery net capacity : 100.0 kWh | £14.40 |
- Note 1: The average cost of residential electricity in the UK varies depending on the region, supplier and type of energy used. An average for the UK is 14.40 p/kWh.
- Note 2: Not all EV manufactures make available the data on net EV battery capacity, and in a number of instances the EV battery capacity advertised, does not state if it is gross or net capacity. In general, usable EV battery capacity is between 85% to 95% of the gross available capacity.
| Charging Times (Overview) | |
|---|---|
| Slow charging AC (3 kW – 3.6 kW): | 6 – 12 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SOC) |
| Fast charging AC (7 kW – 22 kW): | 3 – 8 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Rapid charging AC (43 kW): | 0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Rapid charging DC (50 kW+): | 0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Ultra rapid charging DC (150 kW+): | 0-80% : 20 mins to 40 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Tesla Supercharger (120 kW – 250 kW): | 0-80%: up to 25 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
- Note 1: SoC: state of charge
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Height (mm): | 1500 |
| Width (mm): | 1500 |
| Length (mm): | 2410 |
| Wheelbase (mm): | N/A |
| Turning Circle (m): | 7.2 |
| Boot Space (L): | 63 (cargo variant: 260 L) |
| AMI Passenger | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Capacity: | 5.5 kWh |
| Pure Electric Range (WLTP): | 46.6 miles |
| Electric Energy Consumption (kWh/100km): | N/A |
| Charging: | Up to 3 hours (three-pin domestic plug) |
| Top Speed: | 28 mph |
| 0-27.9 mph: | 10s |
| Drive: | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Electric Motor (kW): | 6 |
| Horsepower (hp): | 8 |
| Torque (Nm): | 625 |
| Transmission: | Automatic |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Kerb Weight (kg): | 471 |
| Colours: | 3 |
| NCAP Safety Rating: | N/A |
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