The Citroën Ami Cargo Is An Electric Microvan For Small Business Errands

You've probably heard of the Citroën Ami EV, a micro EV that's small enough to be driven by 14-year-old teeny boppers without a full driving license – in France, at least. Nevertheless, the Ami is a brilliant and dirt-cheap city car with a conscience. And now, Citroën has unveiled the microvan version of the Ami, which makes it doubly desirable.

The Citroën Ami Cargo offers all the little goodness of a regular Ami, but it has small or micro-enterprises in mind. "Inspired by the version designed for individuals, My Ami Cargo retains the idea that guided the design of Ami," said Richard Meyer, Stellantis Commercial Vehicles Strategy and New Mobilities manager.

Small on the outside yet big on the inside, Citroën Ami Cargo has a vertical partition and modular shelves to store cargo boxes, plants, small kennels, and whatever you fancy. The modular rack can hold 40 kg of weight and has a flat top to form a mobile desk. "This is why we created an innovative interior space, allowing us to make an offer that's unique on the market while retaining the simplicity and clever design of the Ami," added Meyer.

What's more, Citroën's electric microvan has a flat floor with two levels of height adjustment, allowing you to carry taller objects up to 1.2-meters. All told, Citroën Ami Cargo can accommodate up to 400 liters or 140 kilos (308 pounds) of stuff. In the rear, it also has a closed storage box to secure valuable things like smartphones, tablets, small laptops, and parking tickets.

Otherwise, the cargo version remains a basic Ami minus the passenger seat. It still measures 2.4-meters by 1.4-meters, perfect for tight parking spots. It has a single electric motor and a 5.5 kWh lithium-ion battery. It only has eight horsepower, but how many horses do you need to motivate a tiny van?

As it turns out, it doesn't take much. The 6 kW electric motor enables a modest 30 mph (45 km/h) top speed, so don't expect to be blown away like in a Tesla Model Y. The tiny battery achieves 47 miles of range on a good day. But when the battery runs out of juice, it replenishes in just three hours using a primary 220V domestic socket.

Also, the Citroën Ami Cargo is endlessly customizable to fit any purpose. The best part is the price: You can purchase the Ami Cargo in France for as low as €6,490 ($7,800) with a €900 ($1,081) deductible, or you can rent it as part of a long-term lease agreement starting at under €25 ($30) monthly