Citroen Ami 2021 review: the most fun electric car you can't buy (in the UK)?

[@dlittlester]

I'm old enough to have gotten over caring what people thought of me by what I was driving. At this part of my life, this would be almost perfect. It would get me by the side streets to the shops, and a quick run down to my nearest pub. What more can you ask for?

[@esk8jaimes]

Really hope they bring these to the UK market, it's the first EV/car I've ever been genuinely interested in!

[@emmabingham8545]

Me too

[@SpockvsMcCoy]

The original Citroen 2CV had 9 Horsepower and was so spartan that at that time it defined what was only really necessary. This Ami is brilliant because it defines what a fully electric car only needs.

[@ireneuszpyc6684]

there's an upgraded version with 15 bhp

[@SpockvsMcCoy]

@@ireneuszpyc6684 Only 12, 24, or 29 Horsepower.

[@ireneuszpyc6684]

@@SpockvsMcCoy kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJ_bnKVnrM1of5I Valeo makes the powertrain; Valeo engineer says 15 bhp

[@Jiefyang]

Shut up and take my money! I want 3. It’ll be great for my 6miles commute

[@Elkott]

This design is really ingenious, if they made a slightly larger car version with longer range and able to do motorway speeds for around 10 grand I'd buy one tomorrow

[@YesAutoUK]

I was thinking about that the other day. If it passed all the necessary crash tests I'd be game for one with a bit more of, well, everything - Cam

[@storm4710]

Same size 80kph and 100km Range would be perfect for my dad

[@ironman8257]

dacia spring electric

[@storm4710]

@@ironman8257 sadly neither him or me like the way the Dacia Spring looks

[@ironman8257]

@@storm4710 yep, wheels are small and bubble exterior isn't appealing to me either but if price will be low enough...

[@philippeplouchart8156]

I would change the Ami seats with the classic 2CV spring-loaded bench seat, working around that hand brake. What fun! Safer than a scooter.

[@chickenpiie5028]

I'm going to tell everyone I CAN drive (even though it's only one car) I now have a (invisible) DRIVERS LICENSE.

[@prieten49]

Hooray! The suicide door is back! I think the electrical socket requirement will be a problem for apartment dwellers. Some kind of transparent solar panel for the roof window maybe?

[@YesAutoUK]

That's a really good point Stuart. I live in an urban environment myself and finding somewhere to charge a normal EV quickly is difficult, let alone the Ami - Cam

[@TheDotBot]

Yep that's the main killer argument against EVs in most of urban mainland Europe. But, car sharing is pretty big here so that's where the Ami will be deployed.

[@kitersrefuge7353]

I love it. Apart from the safety aspect of getting shunted by a "regular" car, I absolutely love its minimalist approach...especially the plug for recharging. Its minimalism is so Muskish...it belies belief.

[@ajw2733]

“You even have a panoramic rood as standard” Yes Lucid, as standard.

[@jaisabai4155]

Fantastic little thing. But does it do right turns? 🤔

[@YesAutoUK]

Such a brilliant car and I can confirm it does indeed turn right. Would make a hilarious mini NASCAR, though. - Cam

[@wakilahmad9770]

They should bring dat car in uk as they Gona have bare range of buyers . I'm one of them

[@emmabingham8545]

Same m8, same

[@carolpugh3268]

I love to have one of them

[@char1737]

I hope we get it in the us

[@angelicapeach858]

Hello thank you for the tour. No boot? My friend in France bought one and she has a small boot. Cheers 🎉

[@CH-vb5kr]

My main concern is how does it performs on STEEP hills - I don't want speed to drop to 5mph or worse trying to go up a steep hill with a lorry tailgating me.

[@whitezombie2352]

It's a great mobility car,

[@Mariazellerbahn]

7:02 It is NOT allowed on a motorway. The idea is city use only.

[@changsimon4800]

Does anybody have some ideas how to hide those steel frame inside AMI?

[@esk8jaimes]

Would love to have a RatRod version of this mini electric car.

[@SevenDeMagnus]

I started learning how to drive at 13.

[@dudeinatuxedo8835]

There coming to the US soon!

[@johnwalker6736]

Are there?

[@lofty76]

I wonder if they might release a portable unit which could be taken inside and plugged in to then recharge the car? Otherwise if you live in a flat and park on street etc you would struggle to charge it.

[@hhgttg69]

how bad is the understeer?

[@michaelsteirn4454]

Great test drive but when the dealership tell you about the long waiting list. Just not worth it. Best to buy something else smaller

[@tidingsmditv9751]

I’m turn 15 last Friday so can I drive it in the uk and when

[@YesAutoUK]

Good question! In the UK you're allowed to drive quadricycles at 16, and we're expecting that to include the Ami. You can be as young as 14 in France. But we don't yet know whether the Ami will be coming to the UK - Cam

[@johnwalker6736]

You keep crossing your hands on the steering wheel and you will need help to untie them at some point. Loved the car though

[@danmccarthy4700]

I feel like if you removed the Citroen badges entirely, you'd still be able to tell it's a Citroen.

[@ianworley8169]

PLEASE do a UK version Citroen. It's absolutely genius. I'd do 90% of my driving in one. Imagine how much city emissions could be reduced by.

[@esk8jaimes]

Yes!

[@Mariazellerbahn]

8:33 at almost 8 ft long, parking other than conventionally isn't an option.

[@conveyor2]

The same length as the Smart car that's able to park widthwise, legal in much of the world.

[@brightshadowdenmark]

Maybe offer a upgrade for the seats..

[@conveyor2]

Maybe buy your own seat covers.

[@andykissick5950]

Maybe at last, a major supplier is listening to what people actually would like. Just one quite serious question. What is it like on some of the steeper hills? If they have cracked that one, then they have a genuine winner here

[@markockwell]

I have already registered for one with Citroen - So I hope they release them in dear old blitty. A little more speed would have been nice though - say 40mph and a range of 60 miles would be perfect, personally I can not wait to get behind the wheel.... 👌👌🤞🤞

[@glidewatch]

28mph? On a public road? Think Sinclair C5 for the 2020s.

[@03markimark]

28mph is plenty in inner London! But anywhere else you’ll be tailgated and abused and smashed up by lorries!

[@glidewatch]

@@03markimark well said!

[@toyotaprius79]

To give you a good idea of is automotive prowess. The Ami is a 48 volt system, many mild hybrid cars that can't propel themselves are 48v, many e-scooters and e-bikes are 36 - 52 volts

[@conveyor2]

@@03markimark so try a bicycle, scooter or motorbike instead...and in the rain

[@vaughanellis7866]

Something tells me that if its on sale over here the Government will not let it have the Quadracycle designation and they'll want to treat it as any other car! If you don't like the colour you could always get it vinyl wrapped! Even though I live in rural North of England I'd have one, as most of my journeys are less than 20 miles radius and if there was a 3 pin charge point in my closest city (36miles) would be possible.

[@mhm3437]

Hmmm so no improvement in the batteries in 2021 too bad I wanted this car but the mileage is useless even for the city. I guess I’ll wait until they upgrade their batteries. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@brianhardern273]

Before considering go to you tuber AMI STYLE and read comments

[@DavidHughes-op6zl]

Looks ludicrous.

[@mimidbe9108]

Mod for ami citroen : kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXm9iXmOhbFqeNU

[@goodfodder]

brilliant ‘car’, should increase speed limit to 30mph for no other reason so as not to hold up and frustrate traffic

[@godzillasuzuki2374]

Cool car, crap review

[@overgrey]

why the exterior is so ugly?

[@alextelford5176]

This guy is a total twonker

[@demus8757]

The only car of this type in the UK and not allowed to leave the car park? The Fully Charged video channel tested this car on the road. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWq0lYV9iZiJrNU No problem. It is the same car according to the number plate. Maybe Citroen didn't trust you. Cleaning your hands after you touched the whole care is a bit useless, isn't it?

[@stephenc6955]

00:27 After Brexit, you won't get Ami at all.

[@markwilliams5654]

It's dangerous top speed tiny battery not crash tested as it's a quadricycle.... no airbag .... cheaply made in Morocco... over priced .....avoid like the plage

[@conveyor2]

now compare to all two wheeled transport and it compares pretty damn good