THE ALL-NEW CITROËN AMI: AFFORDABLE URBAN MOBILITY FOR ALL
The All-New Citroen Ami is the latest evolution of one of Europe's most unexpected automotive successes, a two-seat electric quadricycle that has sold over 75,000 units since its 2020 debut and now returns for its most ambitious update yet. Revealed at the 2024 Paris Motor Show, the new Ami keeps its 75 km all-electric range and four-hour recharge via a standard 220V household outlet, while introducing a thoroughly refreshed design, three new colour packs, and the permanently expanded lineup that now includes the Ami Buggy as a production model rather than a concept.
What Is the Citroen Ami?
The Ami occupies a unique regulatory category: an electric quadricycle, not a car. In France and several other European countries, drivers as young as 14 can operate the Ami without a conventional driving licence, making it genuinely accessible to a demographic that cannot legally drive anything else. It is also one of the few vehicles where the entry price (from 7,990 euros) and running costs make financial sense even for users who own a conventional car, simply because it costs so little to operate on urban routes.
At its core, the Ami is a city mobility tool: compact enough to park in spaces a conventional car cannot reach, quiet enough to coexist with pedestrian areas, and simple enough to maintain that the total cost of ownership over three years undercuts most scooters. Its appeal to businesses, delivery operators, and urban mobility services has been as strong as its appeal to individual buyers.
The Ami Buggy: Open-Air Urban Adventure
The Ami Buggy is the headline addition to the new lineup. It removes conventional doors entirely, replacing them with open black metal hoops that frame the passenger cell. A soft-top roof provides basic weather protection while maintaining the open-air character that distinguishes the Buggy from the standard enclosed Ami. The design is deliberately approachable and recreational: this is a vehicle for leisure as much as commuting, and it reads as such at a glance.
A standout sub-version, the Ami Buggy Palmeira, adds bold yellow detailing and an accompanying Andy mascot figure, a playful touch that positions the Ami firmly within a design philosophy that values personality and humour as genuine engineering considerations. The Buggy starts at 9,590 euros and was available to order from 6 May 2025, with deliveries of the first units beginning in August.
Colour Packs and Personalisation
Personalisation has been a core part of the Ami's appeal since its introduction, and the new model deepens that commitment with three new colour packs named Spicy, Icy, and Minty. Each pack applies a themed colour treatment across the exterior panels, giving buyers a meaningful choice without adding complexity to the production process. Cargo solutions, mobility adaptations for disabled users, and expanded infotainment options round out the accessory catalogue, extending the vehicle's usability into professional and assisted-mobility contexts.
The All-New Citroen Ami is available to order across France and Europe, with the standard model priced from 7,990 euros and the Ami Buggy from 9,590 euros. For those drawn to compact, personality-driven electric urban vehicles, TheArsenale offers the Duo by TheArsenale electric microcar, co-developed with Renault's Mobilize division, alongside the Smart Bleu by TheArsenale Edition electric car and the Smart Electric Drive Blackout by TheArsenale. Explore the full TheArsenale Electric collection for the complete range.
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