Citroen Ami

Launched in 2020, the Ami is not a conventional car at all but a quadricycle, a lightweight two-seat electric vehicle capped at low speeds that in several European countries can legally be driven without a full driving license, including by teenagers as young as 14 in some markets. Its compact dimensions make it easy to park and maneuver in dense city centers where a full-size car is often more burden than benefit.

To keep costs low, Citroen gave the Ami symmetric front and rear body panels, meaning the same door and panel stampings are used on both ends of the car, a clever manufacturing shortcut that also gives it a distinctive, toy-like appearance. Its small battery is suited to short urban commutes rather than long-distance travel, reinforcing its role as dedicated city transport.

The Ami represents Citroen's most radical modern expression of its founding philosophy, offering simple, affordable, accessible mobility rather than chasing range, power, or luxury, and it has found a niche audience among city dwellers, young drivers, and short-term rental fleets across Europe.