2022 Citroen Ami Electric | UK Spec Road Test And Review

2022 Citroen Ami Electric | UK Spec Road Test And Review
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[@TheSchiffReport]

This car is perfect for the city where the speed is limited anyway...this is the best car for commuting and going around the city to shop etc....

[@BarrieCrampton]

Couldn't agree more!

[@ModernHeroes]

Good review - I’m sure it’ll attract a lot of comments from those who don’t understand Ami though, you either get it or you don’t it seems!

[@BarrieCrampton]

yes I think it will, I'm fed up of the traffic queues to be honest, driving in Preston to work and back is no fun at all, at least with this it wont be costing me a fortune in fuel

[@sevesellors2831]

The new 2 CV for the 21st century. This is for those short journeys in your locality perfect on our roads that are congested and with cameras waiting to make a buck. Apart from the 20 mph zones no speeding worries and cheap to charge. Citroen lead as they have done throughout their history.

[@BarrieCrampton]

I must say that as a Brand Citroen have always been one of my favourites

[@mrjed6912]

They leak water everywhere and turn into turtle mode when it's less than 5 degrees outside. Not sure if this really is a *UK* spec.

[@caterthun4853]

Found your channel after watching the entertaining and amusing lads in Nice.. It looks like a second car for us oldies for local area.

[@BarrieCrampton]

Thats certainly my plan 👍

[@michaelbutler6600]

Ni yom 1:25 , 2:13 2:17 2:18 😊​@@BarrieCrampton

[@JohnIsett]

Barrie! I'll put this down as one of my all-time favorite YT videos! Three reasons: 1. your review of a fun little vehicle,, 2. the opportunity to drive through British urban environment, and 3. terrific video editing. Great job, Barrie! And thanks! Continued best wishes from Florida. (When you mentioned Chorley Rd. I was hoping you might drive by the old car pitch. Maybe another time.)

[@BarrieCrampton]

Cheers John, i did we sold it to the Coop and they are building a store on it

[@360OM]

Mine should be arriving in the next month & this is first proper impartial video I've seen on the Ami in the UK. Thank you! Really looking forward to it now!

[@BarrieCrampton]

Enjoy!

[@johnwaga3702]

Excellent review. I actually drove the original Ami 40 years ago!

[@BarrieCrampton]

Thank you, and thanks for watching 👍

[@colingarner6175]

Great video , I’ve watched all the south of France videos , excellent. We had a Hillman minx , with a front bench seat , back in the day . My Citroen Ami is a 1977 model . Lots of memories for me watching your film .

[@BarrieCrampton]

Cool car, thanks for watching 👍

[@simonryder8532]

Thanks for what must be the best review of the Ami. Like you I’m waiting for delivery in October.

[@BarrieCrampton]

Thanks I am really flattered, glad you enjoyed it and thanks for taking the time to leave a comment

[@MeandMonAmi]

This is the second best: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3rKfKpvebJgf6s

[@duck1946]

Excellent video showing exactly what this is designed to do. i wish you all the best when you get yours.

[@BarrieCrampton]

Thanks, you too! it seems there are a lot of people out there who are very mad with Citroen because they haven't designed a little cheap car that will do 100mph, has a range of 500 miles, is equipped with air con, heated seats, bose bluetooth sound system, central heating, electric windows, etc etc 😂

[@antoniopalmero4063]

You’re loving this little ami and rightly so , it’s a no brainier for inner city travel .

[@BarrieCrampton]

im hoping so

[@flybird5481]

Absolutely love your review! I ordered my Ami last year but only had a chance to test drive it a couple of days ago and only for about 20 minutes. It was wonderful! I've read many reviews and watched many reviews on KZbin about the Ami, however everything you say in your review is the way I was thinking...it's replacing my electric moped so that I stay dry and also safer if I’m honest. I’m also approaching retirement and it was my nephew who suggested I looked at the Ami as a second car just for commuting to work. I’ve been smitten by the little car ever since. I still can’t get a straight answer from Citreon about insurance and tax for the Ami so anything you know about that would be appreciated. Your review is the first I've seen from someone in the motor trade with nothing to gain and a Range Rover owner (!) so I really value your opinion and high praise indeed for the Ami. Thanks for the no nonsense review, practical advice and tips. I’m looking forward to getting my Ami even more.

[@BarrieCrampton]

I have had an insurance quote from Compare the market and also Direct Line, its a completely separate car from my car sales related business so no “no claims bonus, but quote includes use for business purposes as i think “youtube” videos could be a grey area, and i want to make sure I have adequate cover, plus job in the motortrade and my postcode is adjacent to the cash for crash capital of the universe, £500 from DL £600 from Sergei and the rest of the Meerkats, just tried to get one on Tescos but “something went wrong” so will try again later, in my opinion the Ami has some shortfalls when compared to a car, but none apart from speed when compared to a moped/motorbike

[@flybird5481]

@@BarrieCrampton Great, that gives me some idea and places to look. Thanks much!

[@hitcher1775]

Thanks Barrie, very interesting and informative video. So nice to see a review, where an actual journey is undertaken. I will be looking at my Citroen garage on Jersey, C.I.

[@BarrieCrampton]

Thanks for watching, much appreciated 👍

[@johnmcvey9801]

Good review Barrie. I received my 20m Tough Leads ami compatible extension lead with RCD this morning and it's a heavy duty quality piece of Kit. Thanks to Me and Mon Ami for the tip. Have bought most of the accessories from N3D out of Italy in advance of Delivery I hope expected 24th October. Keep up the good work and hope you will make follow up when you take delivery! Thanks

[@BarrieCrampton]

Thanks, I will, Im looking for bits to order too, so will check that site out 👍

[@andrewdelamere5601]

Looked at that website…accessories seemed a tad expensive though they do seem to be pioneering stuff for the Ami using 3D printing. Was your delivery to the UK?.. was it ok.. any import duties added? Thx

[@BarrieCrampton]

@@andrewdelamere5601 yes all good, no extra taxes and to be fair i didn’t think the prices were too bad

[@GorillaWheels]

Great review video Barrie. I think they are just fantastic and I reckon a Starsky & Hutch paint would look awesome! 🤣

[@BarrieCrampton]

Great little car, I'm thinking Gulf Stripes for this one ☺

[@ianwright2637]

Brilliant review! Looking forward to more videos when your car arrives.

[@BarrieCrampton]

cheers, i'm looking forward to making them

[@NoWayMrBobby]

What a great review of the AMI, easy to understand and the right kind of information. It is the first time I have seen your channel and will sub to see the development with your AMI in the future. Launch of the AMI in my country is supposed to be late 2022 after being delayed.

[@BarrieCrampton]

thankyou, subject to no delays my car should be here 7/12/2022

[@Dogsdoodas]

I love this review, I’m a driving instructor the cost of fuel etc is crazy. I just want a runaround with no complications or cost and rekindle fun driving again…

[@BarrieCrampton]

thats what I like too, back to basics and I enjoyed it immensely

[@MeandMonAmi]

We’ve had ours 8 months. Here’s my 4000km review. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3rKfKpvebJgf6s

[@BarrieCrampton]

just found your comments under "held for review"

[@RichieRouge206]

This is a great video and you hit the nail on the head. I too am a pure petrol head and loathe to get rid but also would have something like this for my daily commute at the drop of a hat!

[@BarrieCrampton]

yep thats the idea, i think they are ideal

[@johnmcvey9801]

Glad to hear you have your charging lead which is same as mine from Tough Leads. The accessories from N3D I bought most of items on the site except the sunshade so will be interested to get your review of this as of course were all waiting for delivery of our Ami. Modern Heroes was first uk order and his delivery anticipated 14th September so that will dictate if everything on Schedule Regards

[@chrisbailey1966]

Hi, good review of what it is and is not. Not sure if you realise but Ami Vibe has the graphics applied at the factory, unlike basic with sticker packs.

[@BarrieCrampton]

I did not know that 😂 I am sure they will come off fairly easy though if I do decide to take them off

[@mrgoodkat3722]

Cracking video Barrie.I wonder if a tint film would work on the pan roof?,as an alternative to a blind.👍🏼

[@BarrieCrampton]

It should, im thinking of a flexible solar panel 😎

[@mrgoodkat3722]

@@BarrieCrampton Nice thinking 👍🏼

[@Hfil66]

I have seen a number of videos about the Ami. My take on it is that it is a very good idea, but it is still a fairly new vehicle (yes, I know it was preceded by the Renault Twiggy, but that is quite dated now). I would like to see what lessons other manufacturers can take to make the idea better. Firstly, I am a fairly large person, and it does seem like a fairly small vehicle (especially if you are carrying a passenger). Probably less of an issue when I was in my late teens, and quite trim in size and weight, but the decades since then have taken their toll and I would wonder how well it would cope with the larger me. Probably one of the biggest problems everyone has mentioned about the vehicle is the large sunroof, and the greenhouse effect of that sunroof. Putting some sort of opaque cover over that glass area to reduce the heat coming into the vehicle would probably make a big difference to the comfort in the vehicle. Also, it would be nice to have a little more range (although the videos on 'Me and mon Ami' do show them taking their own extra battery along to extend range).

[@BarrieCrampton]

there have been a few fairly large people in the Citroen Ami and I have to say that there is more room than you would think, especially as the passenger seat is set back a little, I actually think the seat is pretty comfortable too, there are a few aftermarket accessories available for the Ami pan roof one is a roller blind and the other is a complete panel which slides forward

[@speedfinder1]

Good review and I think you have hit the nail on the head. If you need to cross a continent, take a big car, or if they are still running, take a train. However, 5 minutes down the road to go to the shops, or work etc, this is a good option. As a person who does less than a 1000 miles a year in a car, I'm looking to get one of these for the odd occasion I need to keep myself out of the weather.

[@BarrieCrampton]

I'm really looking forward to getting mine

[@speedfinder1]

@@BarrieCrampton I could also mention that where I live, (Channel Islands) most of the speed limits are 20 to 25 mph tops! It's not too hard to make a case for something like this where your average journey speed is 19 mph and a lot of the roads are less than 15 feet wide!

[@ricl7413]

Any car that can potentially put a smile on your face is a car worth having…. Dont know why car manufacturers dont do a three seater though with the driver in the middle, with passengers either side and set back with their legs be able to go down either side of the driver.. At least this way you don’t have to worry about left and right hand drives and surely cheaper to produce!

[@andrewdelamere5601]

Hi Barrie. Very useful and realistic review of The Ami unlike some of the novelty stuff on this vehicle on KZbin. Coincidentally I recognised your route and know your garage well as I live 5 minutes from it…I often cast a glance at the quality stock of Range Rovers and other vehicles on the forecourt. I too test drove the Ami at Just Citroen Preston and have ordered one to be collected from there. Indeed it is a good dealership. I was told by Citroen Online that they will not be taking orders for The Ami Vibe model from September as a model called The Ami Tonic will replace it, though they could not tell me what the changes will be…I am assuming they’ll be cosmetic. Unless bought purely for a bit of fun potential buyer’s clearly need to research who this vehicle was aimed at and it’s limitations. I don’t intend to use it too much through winter or in any extreme weather and it is there where it will face most challenges in terms of practicality, comfort and safety. I have some ideas how to personalise my Ami and if you have time to pop in for a quick chat…..don’t think I’ll bring the Mrs as her dream car is a Range Rover and last week she commented on a particular white one you had on the forecourt😂🤣

[@BarrieCrampton]

thats great I look forward to seeing you, I was aware that there would be a buggy type ami coming out but not that it would be replacing the present Ami, that would be a very short production run

[@andrewdelamere5601]

@@BarrieCrampton not sure if they’ll release the buggy in this country….they do have a cargo model too but most likely the model change will just be a decal/cosmetic change on the base car. Thanks again for the very useful review 👏👏

[@BarrieCrampton]

@@andrewdelamere5601 sorry I read your comment wrong, just the vibe being changed, i will be miffed if they put air con, heated windscreen and heated seats in it, perhaps i should have just ordered the Pop, and waited for the new model, but then the Fiat and Opel versions are coming out too

[@andrewdelamere5601]

@@BarrieCrampton I agree timing an order is a bit of a dilemma…. I delayed my order a little so the 14 day cooling off period takes me past September 1st and Citroen said I can cancel the original and reorder the new Tonic model if I want but delivery would then be up to 16 weeks from placing the new order. Don’t think I will cancel but you never know…I was a little surprised when you said you ordered the Vibe and then during your clip mentioned that you might remove the decals which apart from the pretend roof rails is the major difference to the Pop….Just down the road from you is an excellent guy that does window tinting and body wraps for vehicles…that’ll be my first port of call! …As this vehicle does draw a lot of attention it could be a great mobile billboard for your business with the right graphics.

[@BarrieCrampton]

@@andrewdelamere5601 yep thats the plan, but i ordered the vibe because of the wheel arch mouldings, i just prefer the looks and i am not sure about having a roof spoiler on a vehicle that has a top speed of 28mph

[@stuartwrigglesworth9339]

Fantastic video love the car. Going to get one just for work. You always do good videos. Thanks 👍

[@BarrieCrampton]

Thanks 👍 much appreciated

[@stuartwrigglesworth9339]

@@BarrieCrampton Barrie do you know how much the Insurance please. And no tax ?

[@thebigchip]

Thank you very much Barrie for a wonderful review. All the other reviews I’ve seen are all aimed at ratings. I’m sure Just Motors will also appreciate the review. I’m going there on Tuesday for a test drive, it will probably be that very car. I’m aiming to use for fish and chips delivery. Might be a tad chilly in winter though. Will also benefit from being garaged at night. One thing, was it awkward driving with the pedal flat to the floor? I’m also a Me and Mon Ami avid watcher.

[@BarrieCrampton]

Fish and chip delivery 😎 I like the sound of that, the driving position is actually very comfortable, and theres a big space to rest your left foot too, it was very warm when i test drove it but i have already ordered and received a blind for the pan roof, and im trying to research and come up with a heater work around, good luck i can recommend “Just” 👍

[@LWJCarroll]

Maintenance and repairs on ice cars has been a pain in the butt for years for me…An Ami is perfect for local/most of the driving I do in my van..😊

[@BarrieCrampton]

same for me on my journey too and from work

[@alextoft9199]

Great review. I know those roads well! ❤ Roads are awful in Preston. You should try getting the bus into town. Feels like driving on the surface of the moon! Not sure if it's the buses or the roads. Awesome machine that. 👍

[@sarpongKyei]

Do you think this is an ideal new driver car? I’m building up a script for it as well. I would want to use an iPad Pro 11 inch as the infortainment as it has a big screen, then, get a router in it for hotspot and since Apple route all calls through their devices, itll be great to answer calls handsfree while driving. I’m 40% there and so far, the people that i’ve made them test it out are impressed. Ideally, i would want this car after passing my driving test for commuting to work and get a cheap 5 seated small vehicle when i’m carrying more than 1 passenger

[@BarrieCrampton]

well i think it is ideal for anyones commute to work, short distances and 30 mph roads

[@sarpongKyei]

Getting this as learner’s vehicle will also make a huge difference but provisional license holders like myself is exempted from driving even after passing the CBT test for an AM license. I honestly think the CBT should have been a compulsory requirement then once you pass that you should stick an L on it since you’re a step closer to attain your full motorcycle or vehicle license

[@petergilbert72]

At the traffic lights you make the valid comparison between Ami and Skoda - it’s not maximum speed but average speed that counts. That’s how bicycles and E-bikes are often faster than cars in urban situations (plus the shortcuts they can take). 😃

[@Detroit642]

Thanks Barrie I live in Preston and know the route (hills) you travel exactly and my reservations are now gone for exactly the same reasons you had and reasons to buy it ! One question is 28 mph actual (sat nav) 28 ? Thanks again and safe travels 👍

[@BarrieCrampton]

My average speed to and from work in the morning and at night is 15 mph, be it in my Ami or my Range Rover

[@EleanorPeterson]

Gosh, an honest and sensible review. Thanks! 🙂 I love driving but can't afford it now, so I've been reduced to riding my ancient [17 year-old, £130 when new] Halfords bike for the past decade. I do 70 miles a week, every week, in all weathers, and I really hate it. (I'm ☁️based in the wet,🌧️windy, hilly⛈️ north 🌧️of ☔England. Yuk.) The Ami is certainly a neat 'sans permit' machine - and I do understand why it is the way it is - but I think it needs another 20 mph to be a true daily-drive car alternative for most people. Its simplicity is something I see as a very positive thing, though; regular EVs are absurdly over-specced, luxurious and expensive. If it's cold, I wouldn't whine about the lack of climate control, air-con, heated seats, and a heated steering wheel; I'd wear 'clothes', driving gloves, and a woolly hat. If the seat's too hard, sit on a ruddy cushion. I used to own Citroëns (first a Visa Super E, then a Visa GT), and rather liked their non-cancelling indicators because it meant thinking about what you were doing, and not just operating in a daze. And if the interior is too cheap-looking and people are terrified of being poor-shamed by their Porsche-owning chums at the golf club because the Ami uses too much plastic, they should bog off and blow sixty grand on something better. Ye gods, people today can be so pathetic...🙄 Meanwhile, Arcimoto's FUV might be a more practical EV choice for some commuters because its higher speed capability gives more flexibility route-wise; but the FUV's eye-wateringly expensive, too. Alas, the Ami is also beyond my meagre means. That's a pity, because it'd be an ideal replacement for a bicycle. At the moment I can carry about 50 lbs of groceries in panniers etc, but I've just built a small 2-wheeled tow-behind trailer to get all the weight off the bike and improve manoeuvrability. I know car drivers loathe cyclists (because I'm a motorist and a petrolhead, too), but I ride quickly - 25 mph - and behave on a bike as if I were driving behind myself in a car. So... I ride in the gutter whenever possible; I obey all road signs and laws; I give clear hand signals, I always use my mirrors; I yield to ALL cars, even when it's my right-of-way; I don't threaten rude, aggressive, distracted or texting motorists with a video camera; I smile a lot, make eye contact and wave 'thanks' even when I don't need to; I never ride on pedestrian-only pavements, and if the traffic's really bad, I'll get off and walk. (Non-British cyclists may not know that there are virtually no cycle lanes in most of our towns and cities, so bikes have to share the road with cars, buses, lorries, vans, and nutters.) I've noticed that quite a few comments on the Ami focus on its safety in collisions. That's understandable if you're used to driving a 9-ton Canyonero, but I suspect that many Ami customers will be from a cycling or moped/scooter background, and road safety from a two-wheeled perspective is a very different matter. The Ami's not a car, it's a quadricycle, so it doesn't have to meet the same safety standards as a car. So yes, it'll suffer badly in a 20 mph crash between a bus and a brick wall. If a 40-ton lorry hits you at 40 mph, you'll probably die, just as you would on a bike. But hey, we're all grown-ups. We choose to take the risks we take. And the Ami offers far more protection than a crummy cycle helmet. Frankly, I don't care about crash protection. Really? Yes, really. That attitude will shock US peeps, who are OBSESSED with personal safety matters, the absolute avoidance of all risk in every aspect of their existence, and great big juicy multi-million-dollar personal injury and compensation lawsuits, but I'm not. I'm just a cyclist. For the past umpteen years and over 50,000 miles of pedalling, this 🎵 'Fat-Bottomed Girl' has had a crash-test rating of 0.00. Yep. When a comically ample but gravitationally-challenged bosom is your front airbag, and your backside is your rear crumple zone, even the tiny Ami looks like a good place to be on a cold, wet, sleet-filled summer's day...😁

[@Detroit642]

Hi Barrie what’s it’s like in cold / sub zero temperatures. Thanks

[@DavidPlayfair]

I wonder if heat reflecting exterior grade film might fix the sun roof problem.

[@BarrieCrampton]

i think that would certainly help,

[@DavidPlayfair]

@@BarrieCrampton Another thing I thought of was an 'egg sitter cushion' for the seat. Amazon sells them.

[@stuartwhite24]

Great video barrie I've got a smart car and a bmw 7 series when I want a bit of comfort how does an ami compare to a smart ?

[@BarrieCrampton]

The Ami is a bit more like a Golf Cart sort of thing, just for short journeys and short journeys only

[@jason41a]

it's truly a wonderful "car". truly, if more people drives the ami, there would be way less air pollution, carbon, more parking spaces and safer roads for everyone. also, people would have much more disposable income too.

[@BarrieCrampton]

true

[@alannorman6166]

Totally honest unbiased and not expecting a range rover for a motorcycle price it will be a brand new vehicle with a manufacturer warranty the dowters can always get public transport or a small moped certainly a need for that sort of vehicle if it's persistent rain no argument keeps you dry.,,A citroen owner living in new zealand well done

[@shanedavis9166]

I'll give it to you mate, as a commute they're ideal.

[@BarrieCrampton]

just came the same route in my Range Rover, didn't get above 20 mph

[@williammillard687]

There are numerous radio apps (digital radio too..) for mobile-phones which connect via bluetooth to the speaker....no need to fit a separate Bluetooth radio..

[@BarrieCrampton]

Hi yes there are, but i dont want a bluetooth speaker, i woild rather have apple car play, for the nav display, and the proper bluetooth handsfree and speakers

[@66hayles]

I’m interested to see that apple play video when you get your Ami. When is it due? And what is the lead delivery time.

[@BarrieCrampton]

@@66hayles i think at the moment its 14 weeks from placing the order

[@adrianmulvey8919]

Great review on the Ami. Picked up upon lot's of good and bad points. Had a test drive myself. I'm considering one too for work. Sold the Harley-Davidson to make room in the garage. I'll give you a tip about the radio 📻 Buy an Alexa sound bar speaker and use the WiFi hotspot in your mobile phone for Internet data. Then Alexa could be your radio, sat navigation, etc. Just place her in the cup holder 🥤 in front of the steering wheel. Then everything would be hands free and keep you out of trouble with the local cop's. Good luck with the Ami.

[@BarrieCrampton]

thanks for that

[@alexm2499]

I saw one of these today running round near the local Citroen dealer. Wouldn't mind having a go in one.

[@BarrieCrampton]

lots of fun, and fantastic for what they were designed for

[@daveovington-brown4122]

To prevent overnight icing, try a jumpstart pack and a ceramic heater. My current commute is 4 miles each way but i am unable to cycle anymore . i did have a Fiat cinquento but it was so small that the yob element turned it over one night. I'd be positive the same thing would happen to one of these around here.

[@BarrieCrampton]

im looking into a solution for the heating, fogging, and icing shortfalls and i am optimistic that i can overcome them

[@adelebuxton9690]

I am very interested in these. I dont have a driving license, but a low powered vehicles to use when i need shopping or its raining would be useful. As i understand it, as its a quadricycle, to drive one in the uk i would need at lest complete CBT. How would that work in one of these vehicles?

[@mmartin4978]

Great review do you know what the battery warranty is

[@andybell4385]

Love it - great vid many thanks

[@BarrieCrampton]

thanks for watching

[@LWJCarroll]

1937 I can recall self cancelling indicators being the new deal! Lol… so reverting back would be just old school to me. 😅😅

[@BarrieCrampton]

yes, its not really hard work just to knock them off

[@Cayres9]

@Barrie Crampton , I recently had a car accident and was going to buy a Citroen Ami as my replacement car but guess what ? I cannot get insured on an Ami , no UK insurer will touch them , Can you please let me know who you use as i am finding it impossible even Adrian Flux said they cannot insure it as its a Quadricycle not a car ?

[@BarrieCrampton]

Churchill and Admiral but go on compare the Market and go compare

[@ChrisGBusby]

Very surprised it comes with a Euro plug to type II adapter and not 3-pin to type II. Does that even comply to UK electrical safety regs?

[@BarrieCrampton]

It has a 2 pin to 3 pin adapter too

[@ModernHeroes]

It’s a car/quadricycle rather than an appliance so the requirement is for it to use Type 2 for charging, which it does, and not (necessarily) to come with a 3 pin plug. The official line from Citroen is that it’s to be charged via type 2 as provided. It won’t be supplied with an EU to 3 pin adaptor either - the dealer might be using one to charge their demonstrator against official advice but they’ll certainly not be supplying them.

[@BarrieCrampton]

@@ModernHeroes sorted, thanks toughleads.co.uk/collections/ev-electric-vehicle-extension-leads/products/citroen-ami-charger-compatible-extension-lead-13a-uk-to-16a-european-socket?variant=39897966641240

[@66hayles]

Oh that’s very useful to know Barrie. And of Modern Heroes chap. I’ve been wondering what extension to buy. Thank you for your video. Extremely useful to watch real time in U.K. I’m still on the fence but for my 7 mile commute it looks perfect.

[@deltafoxtrot2]

Do they need an MOT like a normal car Barrie?

[@BarrieCrampton]

Yes they do

[@LJSW-rp6xm]

Might be a strange question but are the outer body panels painted or are they dyed colored plastic?

[@BarrieCrampton]

I think its coloured plastic

[@imminentdisaster]

Would love to get one. Have a 2 CV from 1978 same side windows non cancelling indicator. Mon ami are great.

[@BarrieCrampton]

They were far simpler and better times imho 😎👍

[@deltafoxtrot2]

I am in the same league as you with not been overly enthusiastic with an elect car, however as most of my mileage is less than 30 miles 90% of the time the AM is ideal. However there is a fly in the ointment, read carefully the Citroen advice on charging, on another youtube Citroen only advises using the Type 2 charger with the provided adapter, it tells you not to use a 3 pin adaptor, maybe it's a fire potential due to the ampage draw? As its going to be a UK spec why cannot they just put on a 3 pin plug?

[@BarrieCrampton]

Apparently as it draws 8 amp constantly its not to be used with a “Travel Adapter” plug, ive just ordered an extension lead, and an adapter from “Tough Leads” thanks to some advice i got in a Facebook forum

[@deltafoxtrot2]

Great review by the way, I must admit I do like the AMI, it's built for a purpose and not pretending to be anything else. It will be interesting to see how you get on with it as a city car/quadricycle.

[@elaineallinson6904]

Look underneath at the exposed wiring open to all the elements and road debris🤔.

[@Seasidesurfer]

Interesting video but far from reality as your commute in the cold and wet will be another story. Condensation and poor visibility will add stress to your commute as well as the lack of heating. Good Luck, please continue to update us with your thoughts as the winter sets in.

[@BarrieCrampton]

I have plans to overcome that but if its too nasty i will be using my Range Rover, the thing is that this really is a replacement for a moped, walking or public transport, and no matter what the conditions inside the Ami they will always be better than getting on the bus and having to sit next to some germ infested cretin

[@antoniopalmero4063]

Your best video to date . I wish a British company would make something similar, maybe arrival will at some time in the near future. Under 7k .👍😲

[@BarrieCrampton]

well Opel are doing it in Europe so perhaps Vauxhall will do it here

[@antoniopalmero4063]

@@BarrieCrampton I miss my manta A .

[@BarrieCrampton]

Me too, i had a few

[@davidsworld5837]

what is the insurance rate. so how much to insure it for only 47 mile range. any range loss will not be that good

[@BarrieCrampton]

My first quote was £600 but i think it will be a lot cheaper, some people have been quoted about £150 to £200 i believe, also ive been on a traders policy for the last 25 years so that doesnt help

[@Cayres9]

Hi again Barry just to ask you is there an emergency door release if the battery dies ? As believe it or not Lee the Macmaster on his channel got locked in his Porsche Taycan there is no emergency door open switch in the Taycan and even from the outside the door could not be opened , luckily his ex partner who he phoned had a spare key for it to open it manually from the outside but this has put me off EVs as if your in an accident the only way the emergency services could get to you in a Taycan or a Tesla etc would be to smash the windows not good.

[@BarrieCrampton]

nothing so complicated as that, its key and button opening from the outside, and the inside theres a cloth loop that you pull

[@Cayres9]

@@BarrieCrampton Cheers 🍻 Barrie I only just saw this reply for some weird reason youtube was not notifying me unto I re-watched your old videos , I hope more Ami vids will be coming soon 👍

[@HologramJones]

Unofficially, they can be upgraded to 50mph and range extended to 85 miles. There is a company, Valeo,that does it but for commercial use only. I believe the same company is the one that sources the motor for Citroen.

[@BarrieCrampton]

wouldnt mind the longer range, but to power more accessories not to drive further (unless in an emergency it is already enough range for me)

[@BarrieCrampton]

do you have a link to any information about the range extender? have done a quick search but cant find any

[@HologramJones]

@@BarrieCrampton There is a video about the company, they have done a presentation in Texas where they mention that.

[@HologramJones]

@@BarrieCrampton kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJ_bnKVnrM1of5I

[@HologramJones]

From about 2mins forward

[@ericgraham7026]

Great video! Very straight forward and honest. My only concern is it’s crash protection. I assume it can handle it but with being only up to half a ton, physics will take over in a shunt. I am a great fan of Citroen - they have always dared to be different (other than the 80s and 90s when They had to bow to PSA). I have owned two 2CVs and now have a Cactus. Practical and full of character - something that’s sadly missing in most other cars. Thanks again for a great and honest review.

[@BarrieCrampton]

glad you enjoyed it and thanks for leaving a comment

[@BarrieCrampton]

@@afx7696 the idiot in the video didn’t go on any 40mph + bypass

[@lookoutleo]

Wonder if these will fall fowl to the new rule on roadtax that's coming in on electric cars?

[@yamahattr6006]

Its a shame it can't do 40mph i had a moped back in the day but it was de restricted so did 50 what's 30 is a bit slow could do with 40 mph but i bet its possible to sort that if its restricted to 28

[@BarrieCrampton]

honestly, its not a problem round town, my average speed too and from work every day is 15 mph

[@Jamienomore]

By the way, I heard that Citroen are going to replace the Glass Roof with Plastic. With the money they save they might be putting in electric windows instead of the 2CV windows.

[@BarrieCrampton]

I was actually wondering about the pan roof, the panels being made of that plasticky stuff that looks like it may flex, and stress crack the screen or the roof, having said that i havent seen any reports of it happening so it must be ok

[@Jamienomore]

@@BarrieCrampton I am told the reason for getting rid of the glass roof is, first, a glass roof causes a lot more condensation on the inside windows than a vehicle without one, second, because in hot weather it turns the Ami into a furnace. In a normal vehicle they have good heaters. Turn it on and eight minutes later all the condensation is gone. In the Ami, after an hour and a half not all the windscreen is clear. It hasn't touched the side or back windows or the glass roof. The Fan sounds like a hair dryer and is next to useless. I am Subscribed to Me and Mon Ami, but, there is another Channel which is French. They show you the problems with the Door, the Hand Brake etc. Have a look, it's called ' Citroen ami test drive essais et tuto'. By the way having the Heater or Fan on when going up hill slows you down.

[@MyBob1950]

I`m surprised these are not availlable on the Motability scheme.

[@genx156]

Nice review 👍 Yeah, I tuned & messed with my combustion engines over the years - dropped them like a hot rock & never looked back or felt guilty when I saw how much less they are to run & maintain 😎

[@BarrieCrampton]

Great point!

[@LWJCarroll]

Lithium Ion! Thanks these tend to be safer than the Lithium Polymer batteries, also longer range….😮

[@BarrieCrampton]

Thanks for watching, much appreciated

[@stumpusMaximus]

It’s not a car. It’s a quadricycle. That’s why a 14 yr old French teenager without a license can drive it. It also has no airbag, side impact protection NCAP rating or ABS braking, if it did, it would be a car 😂 It has some nice features that no one other then the ‘Mon Amy’ guys mentioned -regen. Couple questions: What’s the battery warranty? The car itself warranty?

[@johnmcvey9801]

This was available in FAQs on website but appears warranty info no longer available. From memory: Car bodywork warranty - 2 yrs Battery warranty - 3 yrs

[@jellyboy123]

i need a car to get me to work i live 1 mile from work i normally walk if its a nice day something like this be perfect on a wet day. plus where i live its all 30 mph roads.

[@BarrieCrampton]

Absolutely ideal

[@Tristanbirdyt]

Hi Barry Hope you’re doing well. Very interesting review I don’t think a Ev is for me I would have a plug-in hybrid best of both worlds. Or stay with a normal powered car petrol The problem is with electric vehicles when they catch on fire then it is an absolute nightmare for the fire service to put them out. Then you’ve got the charging infrastructure which is not the best then you have the effects on the environment of the electric cars which it is not get just wait until they put tax on the charging points tax on the electric car it’s going to be like when diesels were introduced there was no tax on them. And with the cost of living going up your electric car is it going to be very cheap I don’t think it will be interesting to see what happens to the old batteries that’s one concern I have because they can’t go into landfill so I am not a fan of the electric vehicle (EV) excellent video thank you very much

[@RichieRouge206]

Theses are very cool. A modern 2CV! I too follow Me and Mon Ami!

[@BarrieCrampton]

yes they are pretty good

[@Dual971]

Seen one in London this morning.

[@BarrieCrampton]

ideal for London

[@dervdave]

Very surprised you bought 1 Baz but I can certainly see the logic

[@BarrieCrampton]

we will see how i get on 😎

[@dervdave]

@@BarrieCrampton I just wonder if its a step too far for you Barry

[@BarrieCrampton]

@@dervdave i completely get the concept, its just a short journey traffic jam vehicle where for me its too far to walk, i dont want to get wet, or i am carrying or collecting something, my gilfriend lives down a little road and its an absolute swine to get my Range Rover in her drive, its about a 30 point turn, i could actually hit her house with a stone from mine, but there is a river between us which makes it a long walk, in summer its great, in winter not so much, ive thought about this, I used to have a Smart Car for this purpose, and I could park it behind her car sideways

[@shawardara]

Excellent review.

[@BarrieCrampton]

Thank you for watching, much appreciated 👍

[@shawardara]

@@BarrieCrampton just one question if you don’t mind. I take it the Ami has to be insured like any other vehicle? Thanks. Stephen.

[@BarrieCrampton]

@@shawardara yes it does

[@KariGibsonArt]

Great video! The Ami reminds me of the post war Invacars, especially in that colour. I think the limited speed it can achieve is silly, it would be safer if it could go up to 50mph as even short journeys can include stretches of road where a slow vehicle would be a nuisance. I don't think it will be on my shopping list.

[@BarrieCrampton]

it reminds me of the old (fiat 500) Fiat Multipla's and the colour reminds me of the Gulf Racing Team blue, which I really like and will be the basis of a graphics design for me, again I came to work in my Range Rover this morning, I was stuck behind a cyclist most of the way along the main road, never got above 20 mph, and was nose to tail along the dual carriageway so i could have walked faster, , it will be ok for me, and when the weather is too bad I am in the fortunate position of having about 30 sales cars to chose from, so i should be ok

[@markweatherill]

Hehe yes Invacar Blue was the immediate thought when I first saw that colour

[@pwood5733]

Emissions transfered to the power station. Out of site out of mind is about right for the eco beardy

[@ShrekLorrain]

AMI is just a golf cart with doors and windshields. Outside the city, hit the road might be a bad idea. AMI is just a vehicle for the city but only short trip between 20 and 30 miles a day. Don't forget this, AMI is made with lightweight materials. I would avoid driving at high speed on bumps and potholes. You can't drive AMI like a conventionnal car. You could be disappointed. So driving it slowly and it will give you a lot of services with low cost.

[@davepage1151]

If I could get away with it, I’d swap the missus Fiat 500c for one of these - I’d be in trouble at first but think she’d love it as all her driving is local and the odd occasion she needs to go somewhere she could take mine. BTW - the steering wheel is a bit plasticky and really not like any other Citroen or Peugeot - it’s twice the size of my Peugeot’s, different material and a different shape 😂

[@BarrieCrampton]

i think its ideal for the work/city commute

[@ralfstahlmann5331]

It has a typical ripp-off price in the UK. In France I have seen it being advertised in the papers for as little as what equates to £6,000 by some dealers. Even in Germany where they sell it with an Opel badge for an extra 2,000€, it still is cheaper than it sells in the UK. You might as well nip over to Calais, claim back the French VAT before getting on the ferry, pay the UK VAT in Dover

[@BarrieCrampton]

I am quite happy with the price, but then I want to live in the UK and not France or Germany, and the thought of nipping over to France,paying for a Ferry trip, then stopping every hour for 3 hours to charge it, and it taking me a week to get it back to my house in Lancashire fills me with dread, so I am good with the extra £2000 to have it delivered to my door, and have a UK spec vehicle

[@ralfstahlmann5331]

@@BarrieCrampton to my knowledge there is NO UK spec; other than it’s price. But it would be interesting to know if you have different information.

[@MotorDrives6492]

If it is UK spec why is it LHD?

[@BarrieCrampton]

Its no hardship with being so small, and they are only producing lhd even in the UK

[@MotorDrives6492]

That will trigger me severely

[@shahsheikh541]

Red Ford Cortina MK5 parked offside at 42.32….. still a daily driver!

[@BarrieCrampton]

yes, he lives on the next road

[@mikepalmer7687]

Good buy

[@BarrieCrampton]

or Goodbye 😂

[@JohnKennedy-nh2jk]

But how much is it?

[@BarrieCrampton]

From £7695 to £8895

[@JohnKennedy-nh2jk]

@@BarrieCrampton Thanks Barrie, I was expecting it to be something ridiculous, and only for the "Housewives of Cheshire price tag"

[@thorbjrnhellehaven5766]

I'm hoping it can be the vehicle when I get a teenage driver, and to be the second vehicle for the house, for neighbourhood commute. Don't need loads of range, an speed limit is mostly 30-50 km/h. - I don't particularly fancy the tethered charging cable for standard socket, with the adapter. I would prefer to have type2 input, - I'm a little worried about heating/defrosting windows during winter, but as long as the windows are clear, putting on som clothes isn't a problem. + other than that, I want to do some test drives, to verify if it is the vehicle for us.

[@BarrieCrampton]

It comes with a type 2 adaptor, it will steam up under certain conditions, but im sure there are ways to minimise this, there are certain window cleaners that are supposed to help/stop this, but as a teenager i would have loved one of these, and i think its a heck of a lot safer than being on a bike/motorbike, i went out on a motorbike yesterday, first time for a while and i was horrified by the standard of driving, one guy nearly ran into the back of me while i was waiting to turn right onto a main road, if i hadnt of moved my forward leaving my front wheel at a 45° angle to avoid the traffic he would have hit me, and i was on a bike that you couldnt not see!

[@thorbjrnhellehaven5766]

@@BarrieCrampton (1) my main issue with the domestic plug and a type2 adapter, is that the Ami charges at about 2 kW or 9A, while I sometimes would want to use type2 stations with load sharing, sometimes ramping down to 6A, just shy of 1.4 kW. The type2 adapter probably ignore that signal from the charging station, with the risk of overloading, and bowing a fuse. The adapter could have a smart switch to cut of, if that signal has a low value. I don't fancy risk of not getting a charge, while causing trouble for others too. Nor the risk of overloading the charging station. If there were an option to manually reduce to charging at 5-6 A, it would mitigate the problem, but tyats a manual action, and having a type2 input socket in the vehicle would be so much better. (2) Another challenge is when you want to use a charging station with a type2 tethered cable. Even if the connectors seems to fit, the pins are designed too short. You would need a different adapter for such places. Tesla destination charging being example of such locations (where they are not restricted to Tesla only). (3) Last issue is that I don't think it's a convenient solution to pull the cable out of the door frame. I've driven EVs since 2015, and have learned to enjoy the convenience of having a type2 plug ready on the wall on all places I normally park (and charge). Just open the charge port and plug in, or uplug and close. Putting the cable into the frame I think is a lot of hassle compared to what I'm used to. Throwing a normal EV charging cable behind the drivers seat, to use at public stations, would be far better.

[@BarrieCrampton]

All good points 👍

[@thorbjrnhellehaven5766]

@@BarrieCrampton yes, I love the concept in general, and looking forward to them getting a demo vehicle to Norway. I need a normal car for other trips, but in a few years my daughter is old enough to get a licence for this vehicle class, even after she gets a full licence, I think we'll keep it as our second vehicle for neighborhood commute. Even if it doesn't cost too much, I can't justify buying one today, just to not do the neighbourhood commute in my full size EV. I can only drive one vehicle simultaneously, but when we'll be two drivers it makes perfect sense to have it for the short commute.

[@LWJCarroll]

2018, thanks then its the Vibe model I have seen before and like…😅😅😅

[@BarrieCrampton]

the Vibe has roof bars and swirly lines on the side

[@kevinmulligan9055]

This is what people dont understand. I see ev the same as most other tech. Take computers. There were home computers in some form available since the early 1980s, at first they were quirky little fun items like the zx spectrum, a couple years later the comodore, the bbc, the apple mac. But it was 1996 that changed everything. Everyone had heard of computers, some even owned a amstrad or a atari but by early 90s they were becoming common in offices,schools etc. Then the pentium came out and overnight the whole world wanted a computer and instantly. You couldnt switch the tv on in the morning an on breakfast tv they were doing programs on how to use them in segments usually by people that knew practically nothing about them. And the rest is history. This same scenario was played out with mobile phones, with windmills, with video recorders, digital cameras etc etc. And this is exactly how it will play out with the ev. At some point and id say pretty soon everyone i gonna want one overnight, you wont be able to give ice cars away. There is a lot of fear about evs because for evs to take over another industry has to nearly die, its a new way to do something thats allready being down and tge people doing it fear for their knowledge, livelihood, their lifetime work and hobbies. But the ev will crush the old way and ivernight as they go through their moment. Fighting it is pssing in the wind. The citroen ami is another step, not quite there but a step towards that moment.

[@antoniopalmero4063]

Bloody hell Bazza , bit different from your 4.4 tdv8 .

[@BarrieCrampton]

Just a bit

[@truthhurts2733]

That looks perfect. For keeping chickens in…

[@Jamienomore]

The Ami DOES Qualify as a Mobility Vehicle. The Government came up with Badly thought out specs for Mobility Scooters. A disabled person could be going for his/her shopping and a downpour suddenly starts. He/she got soaket and if the rain got into the electrics, which it did the majority of the time, it stopped working. Countless Complaints went to the Government and they did nothing. Companies came up with Rain Protection. A Frame you put right round the Scooter then covered with a see through material. That made them longer, wider, taller and heavier than the specs. The Government had a choice, make Rain Protection Illegal or admit they got the Specs badly wrong. They chose the latter. That means the Badly thought out Specs for a Mobility Vehicle can no longer be used. According to the Government Dangerous Road Speeds start at 30mph. The Ami travels at a safe road speed 28mph. It Qualifies as a mobility Vehicle.

[@BarrieCrampton]

Does that mean i can drive on the pavement and through supermarkets?

[@Jamienomore]

@@BarrieCrampton You can't drive any Quadricycle on the Pavement or through a Super Market. An Electric Motor Bike is a Quadricyle, would you drive that through Tesco? I will show you an example of this Government's Fraud. Bringing a 'Mobility Vehicle' into Britain means Disability Tax Exemption. No VAT. So the Ami would cost the same as it is in France. The Government's Fraud makes it £3 to £4,000 more expensive which all goes to the Government.

[@BarrieCrampton]

@@Jamienomore it was a joke 😂

[@Jamienomore]

@@BarrieCrampton I thought you were being serious. You would not believe the number of People that have called the Ami crap. I am so used to them. Good to know you were joking.😀

[@BarrieCrampton]

@@Jamienomore i have one on order

[@henryquenin6580]

A pity these will never be allowed in the United States because of obnoxious regulations imposed by our worthless professional politicians. I would buy one

[@johndilloway9762]

If you go faster you just end up stopping quicker, so I bet your average speed is probably higher than in a range rover in the city.

[@BarrieCrampton]

very true, using more fuel, and creating more wear and tear

[@johndilloway9762]

@@BarrieCrampton Like at all those traffic light, in a car it's costing money to sit and wait, in the ami it costs nothing to wait, and more wear and tear on a petrol at tickover than continuously driving at speed good interesting video, like the idea of gulf stripes.

[@Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968]

Actually I don't like Range Rovers or their drivers. They're the clowns that block people's car doors from opening in supermarket car parks. Personally I'd up their road Tax to 2 grand a year, just to try and get rid of them. As for EV's they won't be replacing the ICE. The AMI has a message for us all though, including EV haters and Range Rover egotists. It is telling you more about why not to buy a Tesla than why to buy an AMI. AMI is telling you what could be done for a fair and affordable price. Make it in RIGHT HAND DRIVE and de restricted and you've got something that will sell like hot cakes. There are similar cars being produced in China and they will never see the light of day over here, because the government don't want you to have them. It is not about safety standards either, you don't need twin disc and ABS to halt an orange box.

[@BarrieCrampton]

my other car is a Range Rover 😂

[@Dual971]

Could have been faster and driven further.

[@BarrieCrampton]

It has a top speed of 28mph, and a range of 43miles, also it was a demonstrator which i could have for an hour 🤔 so no, it couldn’t sorry

[@gullf1sk]

>look at the car my wife's boyfriend bought me!!

[@BarrieCrampton]

You forgot to add a photo, but I’m sure its lovely and that you deserve it 👍

[@zZTrUeWiSDoMZz]

10 seconds to hit 30mph? That's really not good. Shame they didn't make the little car for British roads.

[@TheCrimsonAvenger]

Door has to be open to recharge it ???? No thanks.

[@BarrieCrampton]

it doesn't, give them some credit

[@TheCrimsonAvenger]

@@BarrieCrampton The charge cable and power point is not sited on the outside of the car.

[@BarrieCrampton]

Correct, the cable s in the back wing, it pulls out, you plug it in and the door shuts, great design 👍

[@TheCrimsonAvenger]

@@BarrieCrampton Great review Barrie , but I see this buggy destined to follow the same path as the Sinclair C 5.

[@BarrieCrampton]

Definitely not, there have been thousands sold abroad, and in 2023 Opel/Vauxhall an Fiat will be releasing their versions, i think its here to stay, and there is a fantastic amount of interest in the UK

[@JamesKearnsbkk]

Ami is £2000 overpriced..in UK we pay more ...cheaper in France

[@BarrieCrampton]

in the UK a golf Cart is about the same price, and a 1 seater mobility scooter that does 8mph and has a 30 mile range is £9600 so the Ami is well priced in my opinion, you are just lucky in France (with the price of the Ami) when ever I have been to France everything else has been far more expensive than it is in the UK

[@changsimon4800]

The frames inside Ami look horrible.

[@BarrieCrampton]

If i don’t like it, i will put a headlining in

[@changsimon4800]

Yes, I think everybody, who are concerned about AMI, would like to see the result of headlining.

[@worzysp1]

27mph You'll be stuffed if they close the road you use

[@BarrieCrampton]

I will use my Range Rover

[@worzysp1]

I was thinking about getting one as I only have a motorcycle and now autumn is here the back roads I use are covered with leafs 🍃. This with thing could be what I need as my commute to work is under 10 miles there and back.

[@chrislockey7706]

£8800 buys an awful lot of fuel for your Range Rover

[@BarrieCrampton]

I think theres also 100% Tax Write Down on Electric Vehicles too, so its very cheap transport

[@samm_205]

Great video. I know this car is 'cool' and quirky in a way, and more cheap small cars are a good thing. But why does everyone love this car? It's shit. Overpriced, very low range, cheaply made, almost too slow for the roads, etc?? If it was cheaper, it would be great.

[@BarrieCrampton]

if it was shit, the price wouldn't alter the fact, it's not shit, and I think its worth the money but it wouldn't do for us all to be the same

[@samm_205]

@@BarrieCrampton part of the reason it's bad is because its overpriced. If price came down I'd start to reconsider. I understand why people like it though.