The Citroën Ami is selling so well on the Old Continent that the Stellantis group is studying the possibility of offering an unbridled version.
The success of the Citroën Ami is undeniable. In April 2022, the electric quadricycle sold 20,000 copies. A fine performance that pushes the Stellantis group to consider a variation of his vehicle that would reach an even wider audience.
The Friend is a real hit. Both in terms of sales and image, Citroën has once again managed to create an iconic car model. The electric vehicle without a license appeals to a public that is most often teenagers. The latter is happy to drive a car while waiting to obtain the license, and parents generally prefer the safety offered by the Ami compared to a scooter. Its low autonomy and its maximum speed limited to 45 km/h however, limit the commercial potential of the Friend. Rumor has it that Citroën wants to create an unbridled version that could run at 80 km/h.
The unbridled Citroën Ami could drive up to 80 km / h
Our test of the cheapest electric car on the market confirms this. The Citroën Ami shakes up the codes. By its dimensions and its autonomy, it is intended for urban use, or even exclusively in the city center. Despite its rudimentary side and a price increase noted at the beginning of 2022, the electric cart from the chevron brand continues to achieve undeniable success in the once despised segment of cars without a license. It’s the ideal replacement for scooters and other e-bikes.
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To offer a model running at 80 km/h, Citroën will have to make a lot of changes to its concept. Company engineers are said to be testing an unbridled battery. According to Automobile Magazine, the possibility of a change of engine is in the pipeline, to avoid any technical problem with the original battery with a power of 5.5 kWh. In addition, the Citroën Ami is very spartan: it does not offer ABS, driving assistance or safety equipment. As soon as one exceeds 45 km/h, it becomes a problem in terms of homologation, since one leaves the domain of cars without a licence. To appeal to a wider clientele without distorting the concept of the Friend too much, here is a delicate balance to find for Citroën.
Source: Automotive Magazine