Citroën AMI - 14 Year Old Drivers Can Do One! It's Mine!

The Citroën AMI is the most fun EV in the world! Ok, so it's only in France that you can drive one at 14 (17 UK) but as a secondary car or just a city car, it's bloody awesome!! I want one!
We MUST get this to the UK! So sign up here:
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[@Larry]

Well, you got your wish! Citreon announced they're releasing the car in the UK in Spring 2022 and are taking pre-orders from today! 😋

[@unarmedduck]

A shame it's not going to be RHD though!

[@RojCowles]

Driving starts at the 5 minute mark and is followed by a 9 minute video of 2 grown men giggling hysterically. Absolutely top stuff!! More please :)

[@TakeItFromMe.]

Didn't spot the grown men.

[@Elkott]

This is the future of cars, I can see these and cars like them being everywhere in the future

[@dongriffin3025]

Future sux for sure than

[@Elkott]

@@dongriffin3025 making transport affordable and accessible for all sucks then? Gotta disagree with you there

[@stepheng8779]

@@Elkott affordable?

[@tmpcox]

This will be the nightmare for extreme right boomers: you will own nothing and be happy, WEF Claus Schwab, 5G, BillGates😂😂😂😂

[@markcornwall8132]

Love it. This is perfect for our roughly 4000 mile a year local town trips, all 30mph max roads. Easy to park and negates a need for a second car. Main EV for any out of town stuff. There must be loads of folk in a similar position. Definitely buying one soon as they bring it here, well done Citreon.

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

They won’t if you don’t use the link to register Interest.

[@Seymour_Cox]

All they need to do now is have a left hand drive one and make it so you can keep the door closed whilst you're charging it. This car is a really good indication of what the future could.look like, but as of now, there are so many downsides to owning one of these. Insurance wise, practicality (if you live in a flat not on the ground floor good luck charging it without dangling an extension cord over the window and sit in the car for 3 hours whilst it's charging), the blower is very inefficient and it's not properly sealed (water drips inside through the door seams). Also very easy to pop the locks and nick it.

[@Keyser-0]

@@Seymour_Cox It is possible to charge the Ami with the door closed. The cable threads through a gap just below cable stowage and out just above door lock. We're promised an adaptor for Type 2 public charging too. Though the 13amp fuse on it's inc. mains plug would most probs limit the speed of re-charge. I'd like to know if two-up it can zip up a 12 to 20% gradient for three or four minutes. So many cars are bought to handle the hills surrounding very many towns built in river valleys. Jusr a brilliant design. 45mph max. A gearbox for the hills?? Yes, please.

[@waynehardy6080]

@@Keyser-0 not 45mph, it's 45 kph mate!

[@Keyser-0]

@@waynehardy6080 change the class of vehicle from category K or Q. Make it 45mph and give me a low gear for 12 - 18% gradients that climb for near 800m in most river valley towns. I want a cheap alternative to Fiat 500 Active spec. - though I be asking the same car group to undercut one of their leading products mind..

[@Marvhead]

This reminds me of the 'Jonnycab' from Total Recall.

[@PedroConejo1939]

This is by far and away the best review of the Ami. You guys just 'get' it totally.

[@piccalillipit9211]

I AGREE - they really got me wanting one...

[@roundgreenthing]

Being partially disabled myself this "car" would be ideal for me and I'm sure many other who suffer with mobility.

[@piccalillipit9211]

I have long covid and suddenly public transport and walking is a no go... This would be BRILLIANT for me.

[@zaferroni]

Nice . just handy for going to the shop, doctors and so on .

[@petehampton6051]

I can see them selling a ton of these in London, Birmingham, Manchester & Edinburgh etc. With a low lease cost and these cities all implementing zero emissions regs, you can see councils and PubSec orgs buying fleets of them. Great work Citroen and excellent vid guys!!

[@krispyai4229]

That would be ideal, but unlikely to happen unfortunately

[@richard--s]

A new measurement unit was born: Smiles per Mile ;-) I love this!

[@salibaba]

The double take reaction at the maccys collection window was priceless

[@williamfence566]

2 Kids in a sweet shop comes to mind .

[@ipb1966]

My thoughts exactly 😁

[@HarryEVM]

It really was 👍😉

[@supernova1976]

For some reason this whole review reminded me of Mr Bean and his mini, you even look a little like him :) brilliant. i wouldn't mind having this car for my daily commute, that's all i need from a to b.

[@Archangggel]

ahaha, this comparison is brilliant!)

[@batandball617]

The 14 year old kid in all of us wants one of these.

[@kevindarkstar]

But ask yourself, would you really want the average 14 year old kid on public roads in these 😬

[@Hagg-o-tron]

Glad to see citroen back to their bonkers gallic best. I love it! Proper French madness x

[@waterpowerspaniels]

I watched the review on Hubnut first and awaited for your review to confirm that this car is a hoot and for 6 grand brings a smile to my face Smile per mile I think it will be a pathfinder for EV motoring

[@44WarmocK77]

Smiles per hour :)

[@12alocin]

Fourteen-year-olds driving around the roads, the stuff of nightmares.

[@IBISZ15i18]

Not really, I would rather have that thing on the road than a scooter or a bike

[@borisdemelo]

Only goes up to 28 mph. Don’t think it’d be that bad.

[@whitezombie2352]

Seeing them walking is bad enough driving ???

[@stevetodd7383]

The French have been letting 14 year olds drive low power restricted vehicles for years. Are their roads really that bad?

[@Cloudrak]

@@stevetodd7383 chavs.

[@stephandolby]

Such a sweet looking "car". It's definitely the sort of thing you could expect to see in droves in larger city centres; just think of the difference to the air quality in central London alone if people drove electric quadricycles instead of conventional cars with ICEs. It's not as quick as the Twizy 80, but perhaps that's a good thing - I certainly wouldn't want to be overtaken by lorries on a dual carriageway.

[@kuldippanesar590]

In the uk it's 16 you have to pass your cbt (compulsory basic training) and display L plates when driving I don't know if you can take passengers....

[@TakeOffeur]

I'll have mine next month! Hello from France :)

[@SCYorks]

Awesome so want it in the UK.

[@qrm8772]

The cell phone infotaiment system should be in all cars.Makes far more sense than an etch a sketch attached to the dashboard

[@westfieldsroad]

Imagine going on holiday to the coast in this country (or France) and renting one during the week to get around and see places of interest!

[@TwizyMan]

I own a Twizy and I really want an Ami too

[@nigel9843]

Great review of the Ami, looks great fun, would be ideal for Central London.

[@rogerstarkey5390]

Looks like Citroen have reverted their "Father Jack" design team again! "CAR!!!" Fantastic!

[@jdavison8551]

As an electric vehicle, it is required to generate a sound to warn pedestrians. It goes “ feck, arrse, Gerrls, drink, feck,” and therefore meets all requirements.

[@rogerstarkey5390]

@@jdavison8551 Better still NUNS!!!

[@cptnheadbutt452]

That would be a ecumenical matter.

[@cteague4988]

As standard, my twizy will do 52mph and with the PowerBox it will do 72mph and a lot better acceleration. Do you think either a mapping box will be available, or will Citroen do a higher power version? 28mph isn’t enough, 40mph possibly otherwise I’d buy one.

[@eigude244]

The speed is limited to match the EU AM classification, here in germany I just need a cheap insurance licence plate and do not have to go to TÜV=technical check with this. So tuning it to make it quicker would be illegal as you exceed the 45kph of this class. But maybe Citroen brings sometime an Ami 80 like Renault with Twizy 45 and 80.

[@unarmedduck]

@@eigude244 That's fair enough but given that the ami is coming to the UK and US I do hope they'll release less a restricted export model in the future. The 28mph/45kmph speed limit is my one put off, I'd love to see one that could hit 35mph+.

[@graycrow]

This is the best Ami test so far, no one gets even close.

[@dominictattersall1832]

this will be a game changer for the teen to twenties market that seems to be giving up on personal mobility, I will definitely be looking at this for my daughter, go on then sometimes me as well!

[@casperhansen826]

Doubt any teen will drive it.

[@alanrobinson2229]

Fun video and vehicle. Should be standard mode of transport in cities.

[@LeeJcc]

I like the way the two of you swooped seats without opening the doors!

[@kiddwong4186]

Already submitted the form! This is absolutely perfect for my missus who loves her tiny Toyota iQ and does barely any miles per month.

[@lauriemiles1842]

A brilliant little "car" - I've been looking forward to this review all Christmas! This would be the car to buy your teenage son or daughter - they could have no aspirations to be a boy/girl racer in it. That alone could save loads of accidents per year - and insurance costs would likely be actually affordable for them.

[@savasgenc1908]

Citroën never disappoints with their quirky designs. This is their trademark.

[@MrMarkusmulder]

Don't forget to mention the beautiful spoiler 😇😂👍

[@philipbrown4602]

Who needs a Tycan. More smiles per mile than any review so far. Thought my smart EQ was fun, suspect this tops it.

[@jean-pierredevent970]

First video I see where the car looks safe on the small road outside the city too, as long as there are no crazy drivers around. Of course with a bike, such ends even worse. I went to see one and noticed the windows can only be opened "normally" from the inside. The outside is not the kind of hard plastic that breaks in pieces when hit with a hammer. It feels still a bit flexible so it can absorb small hits but also it could be cut by vandals. There is no room behind the passenger seat but behind the driver some narrow space is left for perhaps an laptop, umbrella or jacket, it's not much. But of course without a passenger, there is quite some space for goods or a suitcase. The day one can also lease or rent one or more portable 4 kWh battery stations, the range is no longer a problem and a carefree longer trip to the countryside or coast becomes possible.

[@ThePrawlin]

Interesting Thanks. Does it have regen braking?

[@RWBHere]

I love this vehicle. It's less mad-looking than a Twizy, gives better weather protection, has some form of heating, lockable doors (I hope), has sensible, if basic, seats, looks better, has more internal space, is easy to park in limited city parking spaces (it could even park perpendicular to the kerb quite safely), and I wouldn't feel like a complete twit travelling in one. It's quirky enough, and well enough priced to really catch on, especially if a longer range, or second, battery could be fitted. That would give it the capability of being recharged once per week, whilst being used for city or town commutes, weekly shopping, etc. Remember that the original 2CV had less power than the electric Ami, and wasn't much faster. But look what became of it! They're still sought-after and treasured, 75 years later. Registered my interest without hesitation, even if we only ever buy a used one. But if the price is kept down, that wouldn't even be an issue.

[@CampGareth]

Absolutely love it! I loved the twizy too but at £12k with no storage, enclosed cabin etc. it was a no-go. The ami seems like a far more practical vehicle and perfect for trips to the shops, to a friend's house or to a city centre when it's too wet to take an ebike. Is it possible to charge it with the doors shut/locked? What about turn the heater on while it's charging to preheat the cabin on a cold winter day?

[@Waciglass]

The big grin on your faces, priceless!

[@rogerbarton497]

They could be formed into trains. If I wanted to go from Sheffield to Barnsley I'd drive to Sheffield station, join a queue of these for Barnsley, there would be queues for Wakefield and Leeds too. At a prescribed time the queues would be formed into a long queue (Leeds-Wakefield -Barnsley order) and hitched to the back of the Sheffield-Leeds train or some form of locomotive. On arriving at Barnsley the Last group in the train would be unhitched and I drive to my office in Barnsley. Reserved seat in a private compartment all the way.

[@milly10191]

I would love one. Just think of the smiles per mile you’d get.

[@mechreports1]

Actually really ideal for just pottering about town as a second "car", really glad this is being released in the UK now and you can pre order one! might have to do it!

[@KyleRuggles]

I want this in Canada! Would do really well in Montreal.

[@dlittlester]

I'm retired in a small city on Vancouver Island. I never go more than about nine or ten kilometres a day. Perfect!

[@IDann1]

I don’t trust anyone with that doesn’t like gherkin pickles

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

I don’t trust anyone who does!

[@RWBHere]

@@ElectricVehicleMan I don't trust anyone. Mistrust grows on you with experience. 😉

[@R500OLE]

It should come in a different colour scheme.... red body with a yellow roof ... a grown up Little Tikes Cozy coupe

[@alanjackson4646]

They should make it so that drivers door can only be opened by Right hand whilst seated, this forces a look over the shoulder before opening door into traffic. Citroen U.K. are also introducing a van i.e. no passenger seat. Acoustic deadening of vent fan should be simple. Great little vehicle.

[@nyeainsbar2793]

This is the forth review I've seen of the Ami...this is by far the best :)

[@FlyingFun.]

It's a nutty little car thingy and I think will sell well tbh. My ebike is similar in top speed but cant leave it anywhere for fear of it getting nicked , this could the answer. Brilliant fun.

[@eddiedownes9084]

Registered. Saw a another vlog with it imn about a week ago and linked that in my FB. All who saw it loved it. Definitely potential for a small town runaround that doesn't cost the earth, yet is betterb than the Twizzy. One colour keeps cost down, if you want it to be different go totally unique and funky with an individual wrap.

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

First post! :)

[@jamest234]

Ha ha

[@bruceharrison9798]

Cheat! Lol

[@usfouru2]

A 4 wheeled bike restricted to 28 mph ?!? What next ? I’d have one for going to shops in :-)

[@sib4897]

We’ve just viewed your video again as we’ve ordered the Ami Pop for £8,495 to add to our EV fleet of the Honda e and the SEAT Mii electric; delivery expected in September.🙂

[@thorbjrnhellehaven5766]

I think this is a cool car. Charging is a bit slow, you don't want to use it for long trips. Would be cool to add an extra battery for range, and faster charging for convenience. Changing at 8 A is usually not bad for EV, but when that's the only/fastest option. You have to wait long, if you sant to go beyond the actual range. But charger and battery adds weight, reducing range an increasing cost.

[@antoniopalmero4063]

Better build quality than model 3 🤪.

[@micheltebraake7915]

Greetings from the Netherlands, this is a nice means of transport for the city and short commuting distances.

[@MiniMicroMan1]

I want one!

[@bigdhav]

Great for nipping to the shops on a wet and cold or snowy day

[@NigelPond]

[@davidsworld5837]

hi andy it is new year day after the live stream last night till 1am for me its 11am when i woke up . I have question many people watch the live stream for hours does not deleting it effect watch time total and so effect channel a long video in your listing is not always bad as some people will just watch to see what happens bjorn nyland has very long road trip videos and at some point some one will watch to the end which helps watch time of his cannel

[@e-trippingwithadamgebbett8024]

I Want one and a optional extension lead And a litter picker for carpark. Worth it for the laughs.

[@RupertBear412]

I'm a bit disappointed you never spoke about charging or charging time, the crash capability (or not) or any of the legal stuff eg tax, insurance, mot or the expected uk license requirment if it comes to the UK - its obviously fun but is it practical for UK ownership?

[@kevinh96]

Given the number of KZbinrs and motoring journalists who have driven around Coventry in this I wonder if McDonald's got a bit sick of seeing it pull up at the drive through?. This model is great for the regulations in France but I don't think will really sell in the UK due to the higher licence requirements. If it had a higher top speed, something around 50mph similar to a 125cc scooter and a bit better range for the UK it could do well though. For example I live about 5 miles from my workplace, but there is a section of busy road of about 2 miles with a 50mph limit I'd have to drive along and wouldn't feel that safe doing it in this at less than 30mph.

[@johnbeer4963]

I'm that guy that always comments on your ev review videos "too expensive" plus salt. I really want an Ami too! 6 grand? It's still kind of a lot for what you get but it's only money, can't take it with you

[@aidanclarke6106]

Or 3500€ deposit then 20€/month for a 2 years lease

[@Ineedyoulou]

I'd have one ... Perfect for London as most roads are 20mph limit

[@spacedoutET]

I reckon it'll go faster and further in a hurricane 😬

[@dkphill]

Charging option's?

[@dcross3514]

What size are the tyres look small? Agree needs over 50 miles of range and 40mph speed. If they don't am sure someone else will.

[@bjephcott1]

14 inch wheels. Fatter tyres would increase speed and range.

[@petearmstrong2778]

20mph inner city speed limit - so you could be a rebel! Perfect for city short journeys. Create a delivery vehicle version as well.

[@macduff1964a]

Now that would put the wind up Mercedes with their £40k Amazon vans

[@toyotaprius79]

I kinda miss the e-Mehari , what happened to that poor thing?

[@MikeHarEV]

Now wandering if I took down part of my Victorian terrace wall, I could actually fit a space for off road parking/charging 🤔

[@Markle2k]

Have the builder in to expand the front door to a double wide and you could put it in your front room.

[@MikeHarEV]

@@Markle2k Ha ha re reading my comment it looks a little extreme. I ment the old front 'garden' wall that only serves to protect about a metre of gravel before the actual house wall.

[@Shaq.1]

Do you prefer the M8 comp GC or the E63s 🤔

[@stevenlawrie7819]

Brilliant love it - shame I have a 20 mile commute on A roads :-( otherwise. Shame don't do a higher powered version like the Twizy. But I have signed up.

[@nicolemaeorlanes1756]

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[@johnkilburn6923]

Hi, just wondering have you seen the ev advertised in the uk for £3750 ( look up Lmev. Co . Uk ) any chance of a review or is this make believe would love your opinion ?

[@robertbench4664]

I really enjoyed this video.What I really want to know is did you manage to be brave enough to take the Ami onto the Coventry Ring Road,as I am not sure if it could cope with the driving conditions!But I do think it is a great commuter vehicle for just a couple of miles to and from a train station rather than getting wet cycling .

[@raksingh76]

How can we get one shipped to America? Dying to get one too but we don’t have Citroen here.

[@Gaspode_]

What kind of monster removes the gherkin from a burger? It's the best bit!

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

You’re sick!

[@trapshooter594]

If this come to the UK and be licence free or what they said at first taking a CBT type test I would be waiting outside the dealers or on the internet buying one ASAP. I would have a smile bigger than anyone and ideal for me and perfect to go with my mobility scooter, I registered and wait and see if it comes to UK, well done for video lads 👍

[@Jamienomore]

On sale April next year. I am getting mine.

[@dan123collins]

Brilliant, but really needs to do 40mph for me to feel safe on the dual carriage ways near me.

[@philargyle3759]

Charging via a 13amp plug, but can you do it with the door shut?

[@mr_glasgow84]

Great video guys.

[@CampGareth]

I wonder how this stacks up against a used 24kwh Nissan leaf which is in a similar price bracket. The AMI should be cheaper to run, insure and repair but the leaf would be more versatile.

[@recumbentrocks2929]

Brilliant little machine. Sign up.

[@mrlintonious]

If one lives close to a Golf Course, place Golf Bag in passenger seat, drive to the Course, finish your 18 rounds in same car, and head back home. No more Golf Carts or Bags to lug around. Perfect.

[@F15HHOOKS]

I'm a bit older than 14......quite a bit.....but I want a go of the Ami.

[@ushudasuckedthenggadiqforfree]

Sadly only 14 year olds in france can drive them 🙄🙄

[@evesanchez2157]

I couldn’t help laugh throughout this video. However, if I had a teen, I would totally like this as an option. I, myself would stick to my ForTwo, though.

[@keithware5314]

What is the NCAP and how many airbags.😄

[@MrConor159]

None

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

Better than a bikes.

[@keithware5314]

@@ElectricVehicleMan I agree.

[@bordersw1239]

Amazing car for city journeys but unfortunately it will be mostly used by French drivers who have lost their licence due to being caught drink driving. I’ve spent many hours stuck behind the petrol equivalent on French rural roads.

[@bjephcott1]

Tesla Bjorn has to do a 1000 km challenge in one of these.

[@peteglass3496]

It's kind of the G-Wizz of the 2020s with the DNA of a 2CV.

[@jobe8764]

Watch it in 2X Playback speed. Then it becomes a review by Pinky and the Brain, loved it!

[@wolkowicki1]

the funny thing in NYC you would get a speeding ticket at 28 miles an hour the speed limit is 25 miles an hour.

[@dekihorn]

Can the door be closed during charging?

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

Of course. Charger isn’t on the inside.

[@JBoy340a]

You need to show us some parking tests with it. Can you put it sideways in a spot. Could you put 2 in on parking stall? Anyway, looks like fun.

[@JohnC-iv8jo]

want one, if there is a version that does 60 mph, the 28 mph idea is a bit poor for uk, unless of course they don't know there is land outside of London, but it is a good idea

[@yianfam]

Great fun, but what about the charge time and rate?

[@aidanclarke6106]

3.5h for a full charge on a household plug

[@yianfam]

@@aidanclarke6106 Thanks for that, cheers.

[@oliverhart371]

I want one in South Africa.......... In fact.......bring a whole shipment here !

[@macduff1964a]

The design touches hark back to 2CV days; folding door windows, fabric handles to close/open them too, easy clean interior for when you have to take the sheep to market. BUT can you drive across a ploughed field st top speed and not break the eggs in your basket 🧺

[@benholroyd5221]

8:28 Hubnuts already taken it through the McDs drive through. I'm waiting for the bargain bucket test. I think you used your Taycan title too soon. this makes you recalibrate whats possible.

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

We filmed first! 😎

[@benholroyd5221]

@@ElectricVehicleMan Well the 2 weeks post production does show in the superior audio and video. So I suppose I have to concede your point. :-P

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

I don’t put videos out as soon as they’re finished. Not how it works fella. Everyone filmed at the same place in a two week period, even the big boys. Then there was an embargo to wait for. No point 20 channels posting up the same car on the same day.

[@benholroyd5221]

@@ElectricVehicleMan I know, I'm just teasing!

[@andymccabe6712]

@@ElectricVehicleMan oops! - took the bait there EVM......... !!!! D'oh!

[@gramps6718]

This is the car the government should mandate everyone who has just passed a test, drive for at least one year

[@kuldippanesar590]

I don't think that would be possible for quite a few reasons but the main would be the loss of multi tasking switching from manual to auto car...it may work as a introduction vehicle for most young drivers who wish to drive a city quadra cycle

[@fadzliazrul4530]

i prefer the windows to be opened side by side though😁