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Citroen AMI: the new French Revolution

Citroen AMI: Just like the French Revolution at the end of the XNUMXth century, which radically transformed the socio-political relations of societies around the world, the French want to once again revolutionize, or rather eradicate, once and for all, environmental pollution by favoring the use of electric cars from Of your country. For this, the people of Citroën launched the Ami. It's not a super machine. But, it is practical, comfortable and fits in many people's pockets.

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More than a dozen customizations with its accessories in various colors / Credit: Citroën UK

Citroen AMI – A revolution on wheels

Citroën has always sought to be one step ahead of its time. Founded by André Citroën in 1919, almost 17 years later, it launched the world's first front-wheel drive car. In 1948, it launched the popular Citroën 2CV, achieving tremendous sales records. The French brand's cars were also known for winning dozens of titles in rally and gran turismo races around the world. Once again, they revolutionized by launching Ami.

Any 220V outlet can be used to recharge the Ami's battery / Credit: Citroën UK

Practicality and economy of the AMI

The friendly Ami is an electric car. It is ideal for busy cities where, more than speed, mobility is required. Very practical, it reaches 45 km/h. It is equipped with a 5,5 kWh battery. It does not need a special charger. According to French standards, any 220V outlet serves to recharge the battery. Full charging can be done in just three hours, allowing for a range of 70 km. Due to such practicality, it was to be imagined that Citroën's designers relaxed with the comfort aspect. On the contrary. The Ami is extremely cozy for a two-seater just 2,4 meters long. Perfect for the cloudy and cold days of Paris, it is closed and heated. The luminosity of the dashboard and internal lights gives it a pleasant appearance. You can make more than a dozen customizations with your accessories in different colors.

The nice Ami is an electric car from Citroën / Credit: Citroën UK

affordable price

Best of all is its price. In France, the electric model will be sold for just 6.000 Euros or 720 yen. This is because the French government offers a subsidy of 900 Euros (about 110 thousand yen). Therefore, the Ami, if it arrives in Japan, should leave the factory for 830 yen. With taxes, it should not exceed one million yen. In the country of the best cuisine in the world, interest and waiting lists are growing. A Citroën should deliver the first units to the public in June this year.