The profession of motor journalist allows you to live somewhat strange and curious experiences. Today we will tell you what it has been like to feel like a transporter in a big city at the wheel of the Citroën Ami Cargo, the small quad from the chevron firm that can be driven with the AM license from the age of 16. Its 100% electric propulsion allows it to circulate without contaminating the twisty streets of Madrid 360º and even park, to deliver the package to its owner, is a breeze thanks to its compact size. This mobility solution, which was presented more than two years ago, is present on our streets as a carsharing vehicle and many of you have already had the opportunity to drive this rare transport. An alternative that can now be used by businesses and companies that require a purely urban distribution, using its 140 kilograms of payload and 400 liters of capacity .
The pandemic has brought many changes to our lives and, for some, has led to the introduction of digital shopping. E-commerce has appeared in our daily lives as that key option in the face of confinement or lack of time, a frenetic pace that we all surely share in our routine. European cities, however, are suffering from another pandemic that we must take care of: pollution. In order to combat it, they have launched two plans to reduce road traffic, in Spain marked by the application of the DGT badges .
In this sense, many families have seen their vehicles become useless, but also companies and the private sector. For them, Citroën has promoted a range of commercial models such as the ë-Berlingo or the 100% electric SpaceTourer passenger version. The ultimate weapon for parcel delivery and the last mile in European metropolises is provided by the Citroën Ami Cargo that we were able to test a few weeks ago.
It is still the same quadricycle with a 6 kW motor that does not exceed 45 km/h , together with a 5.5 kWh lithium-ion battery that offers 75 kilometers of autonomy. It is available in our market from 7,600 euros or a monthly fee of 19.99 euros, which may be more interesting for companies.
