In December 2021, Citroën presented a very special concept for its lightweight Ami electric car (available in Germany as the Opel Rocks-e): Without doors and extra airy with an open roof. And now the French are getting serious. The open two-seater is available in series, but limited to 50 units and from June 21st on the manufacturer’s French website for online sales only. The price starts at around 9,800 euros.
Unlike the concept, the production version dispenses with the safari look with off-road wheels and a bull catcher. However, the paintwork in khaki and yellow contrasting elements on the outside and inside have been preserved. The buggy also features wider wheel arches, a large rear spoiler on the roof and 14-inch wheels with gold-colored perforated rims. So that the occupants do not fall out while driving, hinged metal tubes were installed as a replacement for the door. The gray and waterproof fabric roof is attached with snaps. It can be rolled up or removed completely – a homage to the Citroën icons 2CV and Mehari.
In terms of drive technology, the buggy version remains unchanged. The small car is powered by an 8 hp electric motor, which, depending on the registration, accelerates the two-seater up to 45 km/h. Electricity comes from a 5 kWh battery.
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