Citroen is set to launch an electric car later this year that costs just $22 a month to drive, but it comes with some big limitations.
As Autoblog reports, Citroen unveiled the Ami One concept electric car last year, but on March 30, pre-orders will open across Europe for the road-ready version with its name shortened to Ami.
Buying an Ami costs just $6,600, but you'll be able to rent one for $22 a month after making an initial payment of $2,900. Alternatively, Citroen is willing to reduce the subscription to $11 a month and then 30 cents per minute as part of a car sharing program managed via app.
Although cheap, Ami is very limited. It actually classes as a "light quadricycle" rather than a standard car, which means teenagers are eligible to drive it (dependent on country). It can only seat two people, weighs 1,070lbs, and has a top speed of 27.9mph. The included 5.5kWh battery can be recharged using a standard power outlet, but the range on a full charge is a mere 43 miles.
Citroen describes Ami as, "a non-conformist object: 2 seats, 100% electric, comfortable and protective, compact and agile, customizable. A unique character that challenges established codes," and is clearly aiming it at young/new drivers. The "no driving license required" claim coupled with the very low cost and zero pollution credentials certainly bodes well for Ami finding a market.
Anyone ordering an Ami next month should expect to take delivery to their door in June. Just make sure to order the 2020 Ami rather than the 1961 version.
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