Citroën Ami

Aol reports: [edited]

This 2-seater electric vehicle can be leased for as little as £17 per month (with a £2,300 deposit). It can also be rented for 23p per minute or purchased outright for £5,140.

Its battery has a range of 43 miles, and its top speed is 28mph. Citroën sees it as 'a real alternative to scooters, bicycles, mopeds, or even public transport'.

It hasn't been confirmed for the UK market, but Citroen hopes it will appeal to a new generation of car buyers in Europe.

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CNN reports: [edited]

The Ami can be driven by people as young as 14 in France, or 16 in many other European countries, without a license.

It is built using as few unique parts as possible. For instance, the body parts used for the front end are identical to those used for the back. The right door is identical to the the left door. That means the driver's side door hinge is at the front while the passenger side door hinge is at the back.

There's a minimal gauge cluster. An app in the driver's smart phone, placed in a holder high in the center of the dashboard acts like the central display screen in other cars showing things like driving range and navigation. There's also a cupholder behind the steering wheel.

It can be fully charged in three hours using a household electrical outlet.
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