Citroën Makes ‘Ami For All’ Car That Lets People With Missing Lower Limbs Drive

Back in 2020, Citroën introduced the Ami, a two-passenger electric quadricycle that could be driven by anyone, even those without a driver’s license. Now, to level up the adorable-looking vehicle, the automaker has debuted a new concept that would make it more accessible.

Dubbed the ‘Ami for All’, the concept car was created in partnership with PIMAS, an expert organization in converting typical road vehicles for persons with reduced mobility. The project was first showcased at the Autonomic trade fair in Paris, held from June 6 to June 8, 2023.

Several technical developments were added to the original design, including an increased door opening angle, equipment for transferring the driver from the wheelchair to the seat, mechanical and manual control for accelerating and braking, a knob on the steering wheel to make driving easier, and an innovative solution to help transport one’s wheelchair into or out of the cabin.

Not to mention, this mode of transport is as easy to operate as any other appliance in daily life. Its 5.5 kWh lithium-ion battery can be charged via an onboard electric cable in less than four hours. Plus, with a speed of up to 45 km/h (27.9 mp/h), it’s sure to get drivers to their destinations on time.

“Ami for All is perfectly in line with the Ami philosophy: to offer a practical response to access to mobility for all. Ami has reintroduced ease of movement to micro-journeys and given more independence to teenagers, the elderly, and those without a driving license,” CEO Thierry Koskas said.

“We are delighted to present this technical solution to support the mobility of persons with disabilities and we are working to make this project achievable in the short term,” he added.

[via Jalopnik and New Atlas, images via Stellantis]