EXCLUSIVE FIRST DRIVE - UK SPEC CITROEN AMI!

Citroen UK very kindly invited me to their head office to test drive one of their brand new UK spec Citroen Ami press cars that have just arrived - can I answer some of your big questions about what Ami in the UK is going to look like?
I've never seen, sat in or driven an Ami before, will I still want to buy one after this?!
I also get let loose on the mean streets of Coventry in the very car that ‪@AutoalexCars‬ and ‪@CarThrottle‬ parked in a trolley bay at Asda! 😳
00:00 Intro
00:42 Exterior
01:12 Interior
01:40 Let’s drive!
02:59 Specifications
06:17 WATCH THIS!!!
07:17 UK Specific Changes
07:42 Charging Cables
08:45 Let’s hit the road!
09:08 Famous faces in famous places
09:30 On road performance
11:34 Surviving the Coventry Ring Road
13:08 Speed bumps? OH YES, THOSE SPEED BUMPS!
13:41 Outro
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[@troyboy4345]

I saw one in St Tropez, only last week, My Wife said I was sad, as it gave me more pleasure to see that, than all the other, top end cars, being driven.

[@ModernHeroes]

A man after my own heart! I'd feel exactly the same way.

[@PhilbyFavourites]

I saw one at the British Motor Show yesterday (21/08/22). It really made me smile and reminded me of when I chose a Fiat Panda over a 2CV 41 years ago! Then I sat in the Ami (as a 1.9m 100kg male) and thought “how spacious and comfortable”. Sadly the 28mph speed limit is a deal breaker for me. I’ve ridden motorbikes for a lifetime and UK “mumsie” drivers have an intent to squash any slow moving vehicle and in their rush to deliver Johnnie or/and Jemina to school/ballet/rugby/football/grannies destinations. 50mph (90 kph) limited top speed, some form of air conditioning (demist) facility and I’d be in like a shot. It has everything you need but without those two essentials - think UK 30mph in town speed limit and the onset of Global Warming - I will just watch and smile.

[@Petelmrg]

You what I really love about this little thing? - reading the ridiculous comments on social media from people who just don't 'get it'; how they can generate so much anger and hatred over something they will never own is a thing of great joy.

[@ModernHeroes]

It certainly divides opinion that’s for sure!

[@PedroConejo1939]

If only anger could power vehicles, we'd be carbon-free in no time.

[@garnhamr]

it's making me angry ngl. 28mph!!!!!! i hope people throw eggs at them non stop

[@oliverstemp9132]

They are going to be a liability

[@Petelmrg]

@@garnhamr - have you considered anger management?

[@markcornwall8132]

You go for it. Seriously considered one but ended up getting a Twizy instead. From my experience going up to say 20 miles round trip we always take the Twizy and that covers about 75% of journeys. Dropping top speed down from the Twizys 50mph to 28mph I reckon the Ami for us would still be good for 50% of all sub 20 mile trips, which is still good. We went with 2 inch foam inside cushion covers for the seats which are similar to the Ami. Makes the world of difference. Enjoy your Ami when it comes, anything that makes boring drives fun is a good thing.

[@ModernHeroes]

I definitely need to try a Twizy at some point, they look like great fun too.

[@malcolmfowler8972]

Great review. Someone at Citroen clearly has a sense of humour with the rear spoiler and race decals. Saw an Ami being driven in France and it's true what you said. It does make people smile when they see it 😀

[@burnzy3210]

those things are aesthetic more than practical, sometimes people just wanna have a nicer looking car

[@66hayles]

I saw a KZbin video and apparently it was a woman designer. I laughed. Of course it was. She gets it!!

[@David-bl1bt]

We need fleets of these in our cities. Bring-it-on Citroen👍

[@CiBi1968]

If the U.K Government followed the French & let you drive them without a licence then there would no doubt be fleets of them in the Cities & Urban areas.

[@David-bl1bt]

@@CiBi1968 absolutely! But given that our government are no longer giving ANY incentive to purchase an EV the chance of any concession (other than currently being exempt from ved), is pretty much zero.

[@georgec2126]

Exactly! An ideal car-sharing vehicle. Simple to drive, easy to look after, and compact for easy parking and manoeuvering.

[@alexandertodd4347]

Excellent video, so glad to see your enthusiasm for this taken to the next level now you’re in one! You’ve always got me opening the configurator…!

[@ModernHeroes]

Do it!

[@dawnmainstone6330]

Im 54 and never wanted to drive until i saw this little gem

[@TriggyTrolls]

The Ami is definitely not suitable for me but I do love it. I saw one yesterday on the road in West Sussex!

[@georgeh9967]

The smiles on all the people you pass. Bet the people in the cars behind aren't smiling

[@dandandan389]

As soon as your face lit up driving around the car park I knew you had made the right decision to buy one! It looks an absolute hoot!

[@ModernHeroes]

It’s the most fun I think I’ve ever had on 4 wheels.

[@DM13438]

Thank you, it's made my day to see your joyful enthusiasm . I have ordered the ami pop so very pleased I got to see it. Mine is due in November , still a bit worried as I'm in a hilly area but fingers crossed it will all be fine ....

[@Jason-Thorne]

Good man for sparing the local McDonald's a visit! They must be sick of serving KZbinrs in that car at this point 😂

[@ModernHeroes]

😂 😂 😂 I definitely think “can you drive thru in one” has been well and truly answered!

[@Stravinsky14]

Fantastic video- lovely to see all the joy this gave you- Enjoy your new car et Bon voyage! 👍

[@rendaowe]

Great video, great attitude and fun to watch. Thank you!

[@briangriffiths114]

Ideal for all those zero emission zones that will come into force over the next few years and also roads in and around towns and villages. I suspect that we'll see quite a few appearing in the Edinburgh catchment area and especially in the city centre. Glad that you are happy with your forthcoming purchase.

[@ModernHeroes]

Thanks Brian - I think the hourly rental model will be what'll really change the game in city centres once it arrives here!

[@grrfy]

most villages where I live are connected via national speed limit roads and are really hilly,I don't see it being popular around this sort of area at all,esp with that max speed, would turn a 15 min journey into hour.The tractors would be stuck behind it!

[@briangriffiths114]

@@grrfy Fair point as I would only feel comfortable taking a 28mph vehicle where speed limits are no more than 40 mph, although I think the Ami's top speed is restricted and the electric motor's torque would carry it up hills OK. However, some of these massive modern tractors are indeed pretty fast and I have followed them doing 50+mph on A-roads!!

[@grrfy]

@@briangriffiths114 it is all very well testing all electric cars in the south east where it is relatively flat, see how the range suffers driving around the Peak District ,if really adventurous try it in the winter with the heating and demist on 😄🖖

[@ASmileAdayful]

What about the kids mining the colbolt!

[@Silverfoxwolfen]

'What you do in your own home is between you and your insurance company'... best quote of the video :D

[@Richard-Bullock]

Well if I didn't want one already (which I did) I would certainly want one now after watching this.

[@ianhamer4494]

Nice video, could see you are super excited here about this, as they say, all my Christmases here at once 👌

[@jameshetfield5894]

No idea how this video started playing for me, but I watched the whole thing😆Had never heard of that thing, pretty cool little jobby! Yeah that would be the perfect little car for errands around town, too bad they couldn’t get it to go a little closer to 35mph. Hey enjoy your car when you get it! I bet you’re dreaming about it every night😁

[@johnsteel6601]

Thanks Gary, your face told us all we needed to know! 😁

[@peterjamesroberts-thejolly2860]

Best video ever. Some of you content you come across as very stern, but in this your having FUN.

[@johnmcvey9801]

Congratulations on getting your AMI! looking forward to the review. Will be interested if others were collecting their cars too!

[@ModernHeroes]

Not today they weren’t - but they will be very soon!

[@chatters7969]

Two things I’m interested to know about the uk ami’s relate to the European spec ones. They were updated in 2021 and early ones were recalled to have it retro fitted. Two faults were identified under warranty. 1. Leaky roof issues 2. Door locks sticking from being clogged with dirt. The second one was caused by the area inside of the wings being completely open and unshielded. They sealed the roofs and retro fitted inner wheel arch spats. Hopefully the uk models have this upgrade

[@ModernHeroes]

Given they are basically the same as the ones sold in France but with some minor tweaks for the UK market I’d be amazed if they weren’t coming off the same production line as the latest French cars that are being delivered today.

[@chatters7969]

@@ModernHeroes yep I’m hoping this, I will be checking under the wheel arch to make sure when I get to see a demo. Early ami drivers couldn’t shut their doors as the barrel lock was jammed open! Always going to be a few snags on such a revolutionary vehicle I suppose

[@scottex.]

@@chatters7969 yup, struggled quite a bit. I was like the 3rd or forth in my area to get one in italy and it had lots of problems with the lock

[@ToreHansen]

Cool video and not laughing, more smiling and might be in Norway at end of this year.

[@petersimms4982]

Great to hire for the day !

[@potter2702]

What great video, so enjoyable and I would love one.

[@daphnehayes8251]

Love your enthusiasm I also am counting the days till delivery in September. Just for fun I have gone for the Vibe model. I have no problems with the Type 2 Adaptor but if people research there is a small business in the UK that does tough leads and they make a compatible Ami extension lead with or without a built -in RCD that has a female 2 pin plug one end and UK plug on the other for home charging. Personal choice I suppose if people want to do it the French way or use the Type 2. Cannot understand why the anti people are so vocal no one is asking them to buy one.

[@66hayles]

Oh wow. Lucky guy. I would love this quadricycle. Looking forward to your new car day later this month. Such fun.

[@66hayles]

Any ideas about what cards, rfids I need going forward. Not many choices down in Somerset.

[@jamiew3488]

Cracking review and makes the little Ami look like great fun. I want.

[@ModernHeroes]

Orders are now open for everyone rather than just those who reserved, just saying 👀

[@gmac9667]

I'm dying to get one of these.

[@martinbaum5354]

great video. I love this car. And a stroke of genius putting a spoiler on a car that has the aerodynamics of a brick, and drives at 10 mph! Anyone who watches the Mon Ami channel will realise that this has a pretty decent amount of storage space.

[@RichieRouge206]

I really like these! I’d definitely gave one for the daily commute

[@devonbikefilms]

Cracking little thing. I can see my wife and I getting one of these to replace her Piccanto in due course to run alongside our eNiro. Looking forward to hearing about life with an Ami.

[@jimanderson5567]

I like it , what a quirky wee car. Great wee video again. I hope wee can get the Electra Meccanica Solo in the UK, would love to see you review that.👍

[@jean-marcgruninger9019]

it looks great , specially in the gulf colors.

[@FlyingFun.]

I think it's great and I want one, I ride bikes and am used to a hard ride but speed bumps on a bike can actually be taken fast if you are prepared to stand up and even jump.the bike which can be fun.

[@ianmangham4570]

Amazing

[@MrOldPenguin]

Perfect for London, I’m tempted

[@speedfinder1]

I think this is a really good option for people who need a car, but don't need to travel long distances. ANY person living on the offshore islands would be mad to buy anything else. 40 miles is a few days driving for a "Channel Islander" for example. I think it is a really good product for the money.

[@ModernHeroes]

I wonder if these will replace traditional rental fleets on those islands? Could massively lower costs.

[@Barbarellacapsule]

These cars are cute,great for non licence holders out there too... Fab n fun.... Ok on hills too... I think it can be charged on a battery power bank too.... Thanks for the review😊

[@deltafoxtrot2]

The inability to officially charge at home with a 3 pin plug is a deal breaker, such an obvious upgrade for a UK spec car!

[@ModernHeroes]

Cars should be charged via Type 2 though. I’m sure in reality plenty of people will apply a little common sense and use a good quality EU to UK adaptor like the kind Toughleads sell and be absolutely fine.

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

After watching this..... I want one badly, would be my ideal work car as my route is virtually all 20mph limits door to door.... Now goes away to play on the Citroen website.....

[@thorbjrnhellehaven5766]

Looking forward to some updates about performance regarding defogging windows while ut is rainy/snowy/cold.

[@rudgey3483]

You're one brave man taking one of them onto the cov ring road 😂😂😂

[@deansh8506]

We use SKROSS adapters in work. They are solid reliable bits of kit. I'd use it if I needed to charge an Ami.

[@MacBaerFFM]

Great little review and fun to watch, too. You're absolutely enthusiastic about what my mom would call a "Chausseewanze" - especially with a shape like this. Nice that Citroen showed some love and added some lovely little details here and there and except for the power it has really something from the 2CV. The spoiler might well be a lifting hook for stacked parking :-) Spacious inside...that's what the original Mini concept is: just tack the wheels in the very corners of the car, have a small electro motor and battery and there you go! It seems to have some of the Twizy virtues, hopefully without the vices. Access is easier for the second person and hopefully not that much draft inside. You can flip over a Twizy easily at sharp corners or entering a roundabout too fast. Maybe something unaware car drivers pampered by ALB and ESP should think about. You camera is not mirrored I suppose so Citroen did not bother a RHD for the UK? Socket: i can bring my hair dryer from the continent and plug it into a UK adapter...something that should work with the Ami, too. Or is it drawing too much current? I'd be surprised if it is more than 10A. Last but not least - shirt review: surprisingly quiet colour today, almost autumn like. :-)

[@ModernHeroes]

Yeah it's LHD even here in the UK - it's so small you barely notice though! The charging thing is more about compliance with EV charging regulations - I suspect many people will end up using some kind of EU to UK adaptor even if they shouldn't.... but the official line is Type 2 is how it should be charged.

[@MacBaerFFM]

@@ModernHeroes Type2 adapter is definitely a plus over the Twizy, where you are left on your own devices and use a 3rd party or DIY Type2 adapter. And CPO often forbid using them. I remember when I ran out at 0% SoC going uphills and barely reached the gas station where I had to beg for electricity (the vacuums were plugged using Schuko sockets). If that Ami was designed to run 80 or 90 km per hour...like the Microlino (which is outrageously expensive imho)..so it comes with no A/C and probably no heating either? Hmm...

[@chatters7969]

You can buy a EU two pin female to three pin male adapter on eBay/Amazon for around £5 The ami draws 1800w of power when charging, my mrs hair dryer is 1850-2400w depending on heat setting so should be perfectly safe on a household 3 pin socket, I’ve already fitted an outdoor weatherproof socket at the front of the house which is multi region

[@chatters7969]

Mines on order, gone for the Pop, placed as soon as I got the email. Lead dates estimate is 5th oct. Local dealers have no idea when they will be getting a demonstrator. Can’t believe I’ve ordered a vehicle I’ve never driven, though I have sat in one in a dealers in France

[@sib4897]

I too placed an order for the Pop version; ordered 17 June and given collection date of 14 September.

[@ModernHeroes]

Demonstrators are starting to arrive at some dealers - there’s a few quite surprising logistical challenges that Citroen UK are facing with a type of vehicle they’ve never tried to sell before! Hopefully test drives will be available fairly shortly.

[@chatters7969]

@@ModernHeroes yep I suppose selling a quadricycle, converting to RH spec lights etc and mph spec, dealing with type 2 charger requirements etc. when will someone work out how to remove that 28mph limiter

[@tuk841ian]

@@chatters7969 That's a good point, you'd have thought someone would have published a how-to crack the limiter by now...

[@wintersun398]

@@chatters7969 are you sure it has Type 2 charging? I thought it was 3pin plug

[@philgalpin9284]

Built for kids and those that have lost their licenses in France. Shame they don't make a bigger battery one (like the twizzy) but becoming quite common here in Southern France.

[@mrfoameruk]

I do like the thought of getting one. Our diesel at the moment will be charged from next year it seems under ulez rules and we are on the edge of the zone so this could be used to get us to our car outside the zone, or used in the zone for little journeys... And it's at a price we'd have to pay to get the car we'd wanted 2nd hand.

[@philippeplouchart8156]

This Ami will beat public transportation, bicycles, mopeds, scooters, etc, time-wise, and keep you dry.

[@MacBaerFFM]

maybe consider a network of Pony - Express-like Stations across the country for those who need to travel long distance...just fetch a fresh Ami and hit the road again...😇

[@davidspencer7254]

What a hoot! Although I'd need a tube of UHU and two of them to meet the family needs.

[@boring4606]

If I lived in a large town or city I'd get one but no good in rural Cumbria. Love the vehicle.

[@colingarner6175]

As with a lot of past Citroen’s it’s pure genius.

[@johndutton9739]

Having cycled round the cov ring road (late at night and it’s possibly safer than going some of the streets under it) I reckon you should be ok with it in traffic - shame they can’t make it go say 50 and more folk would be happy and it would find so many more buyers.

[@robn71]

Mad 😃😃😃😃😃😃

[@thorbjrnhellehaven5766]

Do you have salty roads in the winter? What are you thoughts on the protection of wiring and connectors for the 12V battery? I'm a little worried about corrosion if it's left as is.

[@Donncada1]

I want one too

[@martinbrookes1372]

White van man is going to love these road blocks on main roads !

[@johnforeman6620]

I live in Oxford and have a classic motorcycle. The trouble I have with it is one soon has to ride on a dual carriageway. The same problem will be had with one of these, otherwise it would be ideal round here. Most of the roads are now 20 mph and ellectric only areas are in place and planned. I can see the council making the ring road 20 mph as well, so the problem would be solved!

[@djjuno106]

A few things I’m interested in knowing is -how much too fully charge it? If you don’t get a three pin plug and it comes with a ev charger adapter does that mean for insurance purposes you can only charge it via a normal ev charge point. What insurance group does this belong too. Can it be hacked to go faster?

[@matthewwakeham2206]

The motor and control system is made by valeo and has been downrated from 15hp I believe. The Ami has 8hp to comply with the quadricycle specification.

[@chatters7969]

Yep this is exactly right, there is video from valeo on here confirming it, limiter is in the inverter apparently

[@duncanjack2335]

Wonder if anyone is working on a tuning box like they sell for the Twizzy

[@peter7582]

For better or for worse we're out of the EU so can we drop their dumb regulations so it's more usable? Not all cities are like London and there are times when travelling at 40mph would be necessary, even in an urban environment.

[@johnforeman6620]

@@peter7582 It is not a dumb regulation there as it enables young people to drive these. As we have seen, there could be stability/handling problems at higher speed and the last thing Citroën want is the media full of stories of these falling over. I do agree that a higher top speed would make them more practical though.

[@johndoyle4723]

Thanks, just wish it had a top speed of say 35 mph. Looks a great city car/vehicle, but will frustrate the hell out of drivers in a 40 zone. I defo need the spoiler and go faster decals.

[@ModernHeroes]

It’s not that bad in 40 zones, you’d want to use them sparingly where possible of course.

[@chatters7969]

All the 40s near me are dual carriageway fortunately

[@benholroyd5221]

Yes, this is the only issue for me. Admittedly I'm not really the target market living on the countryside in the Pennines, but not being able to do 50mph really limits where I can reasonably go.

[@jasonmajor8300]

I’ve always been a fan of weird little French and Italian cars. But I did see a video of someone driving one of these at night in the rain in the south of France and the visibility through the windows looked dangerously bad with lots of condensation on the inside and I thought to myself imagine what it would be like in the UK with our weather?

[@phatmeow7764]

it looks like a hamster that has gorged itself on too much baguette for me haha

[@pewtube6000]

@modern heroes I want one of these, guessing by your accent , hopefully I will spot it kicking around Beautiful Scotland??

[@ModernHeroes]

Sadly not, I live in Gloucester! I’m sure you’ll see someone else’s kicking around though!!

[@simonbean1264]

There are two categories of quadricycles: light quadricycles (L6e) and heavy quadricycles (L7e). love the Ami but it should have been made as a 'heavy quadricycle ' L7e with 15kw power and 90kph speed for the UK market like the Microcar and Aixams given the licence requirement.

[@ModernHeroes]

Ami was never supposed to be sold here and only brought here because of two things - the demand and the determination of Citroen UK's MD to offer the same line of products that France do. I think this goes a long way to explain why creating and certifying a completely different model isn't going to happen.

[@lwood432]

If the speed was faster, these would sell really well in the US

[@robredridge1703]

I see nearly all of the test drive/reviews of the AMI seem to be in bright sunny weather which is not what we get in the UK for much of the time. Mostly the quadracycle gets good reviews but the one deal killer for me is all that lovely glass which you cant see out of when it rains. The AMI has a very poor demisting facility for the windscreen and non existent for the side and rear windows. Better find a good anti mist spray and use it every day or get used to driving through frosted glass! Fix that and I would buy one as a second family car.

[@PhilbyFavourites]

Rainex on the inside maybe?

[@grrfy]

@@PhilbyFavourites we really are going back to the 70's haha.

[@MrKlawUK]

is it possible to get a female type 2 adapter so you can charge it from a driveway ev charger? Otherwise I can’t see how you can charge at home which seems a huge gap with only 40-ish miles of range.

[@ModernHeroes]

Loads of home chargers are untethered? 🤷‍♂️. I’m sure someone will cobble together some kind of adaptor for tethered chargers though.

[@aldente2676]

It's inconceivable that they manufactured this vehicle as a front-drive, when the driving position is placed nearly above the rear axle. Because, in that case, the weight distribution nclines mos of the weight to the rear, how is the driver supposed to get traction on wet or icey road surfaces? Rear-drive vehicles also have smaller turning circles, simply because of the absence of front-mounted half axles in them

[@Jacob-jo4px]

Is it central locking or manual? Ordering a Cargo and considering how time efficient it will to deliver around London

[@ModernHeroes]

Manual but I’ve seen someone on a French Facebook group manage to fit one of those aftermarket locking kits, even popping the door open by pressing a button!

[@johnforeman6620]

Watch out about adding weight as that means less range.

[@mrfoameruk]

going to Edinburgh from London so would like to see the route i take to keep to 30 mph. maybe this will be a feature of sat nav to come...Plot route along 30mph roads or less.

[@ModernHeroes]

Yeah you’d definitely use a vehicle like this for that journey right enough

[@johnforeman6620]

A bicycle sat nav like the beeline should work.

[@mikebikekite1]

The Ami is limited to 28mph to allow it to qualify as a quadricycle (whatever one of those is) in France but it's a shame they can't allow it to go a little faster over here in the UK where there's no such requirement. A larger battery would also be nice especially at the new higher price. They are gorgeous though, I've seen a few in France but haven't driven one yet.

[@ModernHeroes]

It’s still type approved as L6 here in the UK, it’s the licensing requirement that is different in France.

[@ianbarbarafry575]

Love it! BUT, no air con, LHD - deal breakers.

[@ModernHeroes]

Having driven it in >30c heat I understand the air con but it would add cost. Not sure why LHD is so contentious - it’s tiny and full of glass, visibility is absolutely fine.

[@burnzy3210]

i can manage without aircon but left hand drive? that's ridiculous

[@Andrejko64]

Cute little thing...can they make a model for the USA? 55 mile top speed....80-100 mile range?

[@michaelblue7852]

It's cute, but i would def spend more and get a Dacia Spring or used E-UP.

[@ModernHeroes]

Dacia Spring isn’t sold in the UK with no firm plans to bring it here. They really are missing a trick though.

[@EarthAngel.101]

I would love to a Citroen Ami Quadricycle! For small commutes this would be great, better than my E-Bike especially when it rains & snows!

[@johnlong3214]

How long have UK spec cars been left hand drive?

[@ModernHeroes]

This particular one is, because there’s no RHD conversion. The car shown is a real UK spec car identical to the ones Citroen UK will be delivering to customers next month.

[@trb10]

I can't help thinking if they'd made it RHD and put in a couple of extras like a/c, an entertainment system etc it would be a total and utter rip roaring success

[@ModernHeroes]

That all adds cost though - people are moaning about the price as it is!

[@iMcWatch]

I live near Cardiff and would love this as my daily commute into Cardiff, but for me to get to work there is a mixture of 40 and 50 mph roads. is it legal to drive on these?

[@ModernHeroes]

Yes - only motorways are prohibited. Obviously you’d want to be a bit careful with your route where possible to try and limit the use of faster roads but it’s legally fine.

[@iMcWatch]

@@ModernHeroes this always confuses me, when you say motorways, does that mean M roads only or also A roads single or dual carriageways where the speed limit could be 70mph?

[@sib4897]

I received an email from Citroën yesterday advising that my Ami Pop delivery is now expected to be towards the end of this month rather than the middle! ☹️

[@TheGramophoneGirl]

28 mph is the killer for me. Surely they could extend it to 40 mph? I believe the Renault Twizy allows upto 50 mph and that's a quadricycle, so why can't they change the Ami? Also not keen on the Euro plug needing a converter as won't that overheat?

[@ModernHeroes]

It’s a light quadricycle rather than a heavy quadricycle (two versions of the Twizy are sold in France - the light version limited to 45km/h was never sold here). Not sure why the adaptor would overheat - seems like a fairly decent quality item and the plug is located securely etc.

[@ajpdaniels]

I don't see a problem in a 40 zone - bikes are OK and slower than 28 mph. I don't understand the issue of charging though - can it be charged at home from a 3 pin - you seemed to imply this was dangerous / insurance wouldn't cover it?

[@ModernHeroes]

Officially, it's to be charged via a Type 2 wall box. In reality I'm sure lots of people will buy an EU to UK adaptor and charge it that way - you'd want to make sure it's good quality though.

[@deltafoxtrot2]

How did you find it driving with the steering wheel on the left?

[@ModernHeroes]

Absolutely fine after the first couple of minutes - it’s tiny and has great visibility.

[@phillipsmiley5930]

They are speed limited to 30Mph, there is a video of one delimited from the factory and it can do an easy 55Mph. its a software limited

[@redjohn20001]

I am a bit disappointed at the price. I have the Johnny Smith video of a year ago displayed at the side of your video and the price suggested then was 6000 Euro. However thanks for the video and your enthusiasm.

[@ModernHeroes]

I don't think it's ever actually been 6000 EUR though - it's currently 7790 EUR in France. There's a government subsidy of 900 EUR that brings it a bit closer but it's hardly fair to compare government handouts between countries. Another important point is that the original round of reviews was made when there was no clear intention to bring Ami to the UK.

[@chatters7969]

As above plus they have to develop a MPH console, RH spec lights, supply type 2 adapter etc for a compatibly small uk market compared to the EU. Look at the list price of a Audi or BMW here compared to Germany, no difference……

[@esk8jaimes]

When is the delivery dates for these anyway?

[@ModernHeroes]

First customer cars are due for delivery in September

[@davestraight8219]

if the twizy does 50 and is classed as quadracycle also and the fact you need a licence to drive them here means turning them up wont be an issue - turning them up is also a safety improvement no? :D

[@ModernHeroes]

Twizy is a L7e heavy quadricycle though, this is a L6e light quadricycle AIUI.

[@chatters7969]

@@ModernHeroes yep I found this out with the years research I have had time to do with the ami waiting time!

[@jonathantaylor1998]

I'm just waiting for the upload showing how an 'entrepreneurial' computer whizkid has remapped the motor to give the Ami a higher top speed...!! Maybe that rear roof spoiler will see some 'action' after all...!! 🤣

[@michaeljohnson-li5nn]

If the top speed was closer to 45 mph then I might have been tempted. A vehicle that can only go 28mph is a liability on the road. I would rather walk.

[@ModernHeroes]

Must be one hell of a stride to manage 28mph, fair play.

[@georginaginn8299]

It’s a shame they don’t do a higher power one like Renault does with the twizy, just for safety sake

[@lookoutleo]

Is it cheap to insure , would it be driven by folk with only provisional licence or motorcycle licence

[@retroelectrical]

It is literally the EV version of Sam Lowry's car in "Brazil."

[@limitedmark]

looks great, shame it cant even reach 40mph as this does limit its appeal somewhat.

[@andrewdelamere5601]

I too have expressed an interest in this vehicle and have test driven one at a dealership. I was about to order one purely as a bobbing about in vehicle..I decided to look into insurance but because it’s so new very few companies are quoting for it so I phoned Citroen insurance explained I had over 40 years driving experience but it would be a new policy with zero no claims, no accidents and less than 3000 annual miles….the quote from Citroen over £600!….In addition to this the dealerships with the vehicle that I visited had little knowledge of the vehicle and it’s characteristics! At the moment the insurance cost is the deal breaker!

[@ModernHeroes]

Try Direct Line and any of the EUI brands (eg Admiral)

[@sib4897]

I’m 65 with 47 years driving experience, zero accidents and no licence endorsements. The cheapest insurance quote so far is £282 with Churchill with a £600 excess. My full NCB is on my Honda e so, as in your case, I’ve zero NCB to use for the Ami. I placed my order in June and was advised at the time of a September delivery. I’m definitely going ahead with the purchase and will just have to live with the steep cost of insurance.

[@sib4897]

Which dealership did you visit for your test drive?

[@andrewdelamere5601]

@@sib4897 thx. The Churchill quote you got was more like a figure I was expecting. ..Will call them now.

[@andrewdelamere5601]

@@sib4897 I visited a couple in Lancashire…one in Blackburn and one in Preston. I test drove in Preston and that dealership was probably the better of the two.

[@lordwilliamparker8898]

Hmm what happens when the battery comes near to end of life ? As iv read online the battery only last 3 yrs .

[@ModernHeroes]

Not sure where you’ve read that but there’s absolutely no reports of noticeable battery degradation in France where they’ve been selling them the longest 🤷‍♂️. A 3 year lifespan sounds awfully pessimistic especially given the GFVs being offered on PCP.

[@DavidSmith-xf7fu]

People are going to have to rethink what personal transport they really need.. A wee cheap plastic rainproof electric roller skate is perfect for bopping to work or the shops etc. why drag two tons of expensive status symbol around..?? We don't all love cold wet bicycles..!! When are we gonna see the little four seat Chinese micro cars..??

[@user-cy3ox5uh9b]

The disappointment for me is that it can't be charged via 13A UK plug. Our European neighbours can plug directly into their domestic supply. A reviewer in France stated, I can ask anyone in any street to help me charge it if I need, and offer to pay for their assistance. No matter how good the visibility. I personally would want to see as much of the road ahead as possible by sitting on the right.

[@ModernHeroes]

Having driven various short range EVs for a while now I’m not sure how often that happens in reality though. I’m also pretty sure that people will very commonly use an EU to 3 pin adaptor for charging, recommended or not.

[@r24044]

Can i drive this car with just a CBT certificate?(if i don't have passenger)

[@ModernHeroes]

No. It needs a full AM or B licence, a provisional and CBT isn’t sufficient.