Citroën

Ami Electric Quadricycle

Electric quadricycle · L6e · Updated 2026-08

The cheapest electric vehicle in Ireland at €9,990 — legally classified as a quadricycle (L6e), requiring a standard B car licence on Irish roads. Ideal for short urban commutes, second-vehicle duties or young drivers. Charges from any domestic socket in 3 hours.

Citroën Ami Electric Quadricycle — electric quadricycle Ireland 2026
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€9,990 Guide price inc. VAT
75km WLTP ~60km real-world
75WLTP range km5.5kWh battery
60Real range kmIrish conditions est.
0Max DC kWFast charging
n/a0–100 km/hAcceleration
€9,990PriceInc. 23% VAT
€120Motor tax/yrLowest BEV band

⚙️ Technical specifications

Battery capacity5.5 kWh
WLTP range75 km
Real-world range (Ireland)~60 km
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)n/a
Top speed45 km/h
Torque58 Nm
DrivetrainRWD
Max DC charge rate0 kW
Max AC charge rate2.2 kW
ConnectorsType 2 (domestic socket)
Boot capacity63 L
Seats2
Dimensions
Length2,410 mm
Width1,390 mm
Height1,520 mm
Battery warranty3 years / 60,000 km
CO₂ emissions0 g/km
🏁 WLTP range75km
🇮🇪 Real-world (Irish)~60km

Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.

Citroën highlights

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Progressive Hydraulic Cushions
Citroën's signature suspension for class-leading ride comfort
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Stellantis Group
Shares platforms with Peugeot, Fiat and Opel EVs

💰 Irish pricing & incentives

List price (inc. 23% VAT)€9,990
Guide price€9,990
Motor tax €120/yr Home charger grant €300
Estimated annual running costs (15,000km)
Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh)~€264
Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg)~€539
Motor tax€120/yr
Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L)~€2,436/yr
💡 Fuel savings: At €0.24/kWh depot charging rate vs petrol at €1.8/L, annual fuel savings on the Ami at 15,000km are typically ~€2,436, based on the estimate above — actual savings vary with route profile and driving conditions.

🚘 Ami — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026

All prices are guide prices. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.

Model / Trim Battery & Range Price
Ami
Entry
5.5kWh · 75km €9,990
Ami Peps
Colour Pack
5.5kWh · 75km €10,790

Prices include 23% VAT. Business buyers: BIK OMV deduction of €20,000 applies in 2026. Always verify with dealer.

🇮🇪 Ami on Irish routes

Range analysis for Irish urban and suburban micro-mobility use cases.

🏙️ Inner city errands 20km · /day
✅ Comfortably within daily range
📦 Neighbourhood delivery round 40km · Urban
✅ Single charge — 20km remaining
🏠 Suburb to city centre 15km · One way
✅ Single charge — 45km remaining
🛒 Weekly shopping trip 10km · Local
✅ Single charge — 50km remaining
🚉 Station to work (park+ride) 8km · Last mile
✅ Single charge — 52km remaining
🔋 Daily total urban range 60km · /day
⚡ Charge stop recommended

Based on ~60km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.

👥 Is the Ami right for you?

Inner city daily errands✅ Perfect
Parking in city centre✅ Motorbike bay eligible
Charging (standard socket)✅ 3-pin plug at home or office
No driving licence required✅ AM category (16+)
Last-mile delivery use✅ Ideal
Motorway use❌ Not permitted on motorways
Annual running cost✅ Among lowest of any EV
💡 Best for: Ireland's most affordable electric vehicle.

⚡ Charging guide

🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%)~1h
⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%)~5min
Connectors (DC)Type 2 (domestic socket)
Connectors (AC)Type 2
🔌 Irish networks: The Ami quadricycle charges via a standard 3-pin socket only — no public rapid-charging network compatibility applies.

Home charging via a standard 3-pin socket is simple and inexpensive — a full charge costs only a few euro at typical home electricity rates.

📐 Dimensions & cargo

Length2,410 mm
Width1,390 mm
Height1,520 mm
Boot capacity63 L
TowingNot rated
Seats2
Battery warranty3 years / 60,000 km
🔋 Battery warranty: 3 years / 60,000 km. Manufacturer covers against capacity loss below 70%.

❓ Frequently asked questions — Citroën Ami Electric Quadricycle

The Citroën Ami Electric Quadricycle has an Irish list price of €9,990 (including 23% VAT). The range starts from €9,990 list price. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer and verify grant eligibility at seai.ie.
The Citroën Ami Electric Quadricycle has a WLTP official range of 75km. In real-world Irish conditions — stop-start delivery routes, cold mornings and motorway runs with payload — expect approximately 60km per charge. This suits depot-based daily operations comfortably.
The Citroën Ami Electric Quadricycle is an L6e light quadricycle under EU type-approval. Unlike some other EU countries, Ireland does not extend a lighter AM-category exemption to quadricycles — a full category B car licence is required to drive it on Irish roads. Always verify current requirements with the NDLS at ndls.ie.
Light quadricycles (L6e) are permitted on roads with a speed limit up to 80km/h — they are not permitted on motorways or dual carriageways. For urban and suburban areas, the Citroën Ami Electric Quadricycle is ideal. If your routes include national primary roads, check the specific vehicle's speed rating and road classification with your dealer.
The Citroën Ami Electric Quadricycle has a very small battery of 5.5kWh. A full charge from a standard 3-pin socket costs approximately €1.65 at €0.30/kWh. At 10,000km/year, annual charging costs are typically under €250 — making it one of the cheapest vehicles to run in Ireland.
The Citroën Ami Electric Quadricycle supports up to 0kW DC and 2.2kW AC charging. At a 7.4kW home wallbox, a full charge takes approximately 1 hours. At a 50kW ESB ecars rapid charger, 10–80% takes around 5 minutes.
The Citroën Ami Electric Quadricycle uses CCS (DC fast charging) and Type 2 (AC), compatible with all major Irish networks including ESB ecars, Ionity, EZO, Circle K and Applegreen.
Motor tax for the Citroën Ami Electric Quadricycle is €120 per year — the lowest available band in Ireland (A1, 0g/km CO₂). All battery electric vehicles registered as private cars qualify for this rate, compared to €280–€700+/year for an equivalent petrol or diesel car.

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