5 photos
CDA
June 14, 2023
With the “Ami for all”, Citroën has presented an ideal prototype for people with reduced mobility who need an urban electric car.
Citroën has created a new version of the electric Ami specifically designed for drivers who have reduced mobility in one or both lower extremities. Under the name of “Ami for all”, the Citroën quad offers greater accessibility to drivers with reduced mobility thanks to its interior modifications, its adapted driving controls and its storage capacity for wheelchairs.
This Citroën Ami thinks he is a Formula 1 and pays for it by turning
Developed in collaboration with vehicle transformation specialist PIMAS, this adapted Ami features increased door opening angle, as well as the necessary equipment to help disabled drivers get out of a wheelchair and sit in the car seats. The quad has also been equipped with mechanical and manual controls to accelerate and brake, and a knob on the steering wheel that will make driving easier.
Allows transporting a wheelchair inside
5 photos
The design of this Ami for all allows the disassembled wheelchair to be stored in the passenger compartment or, if the driver is carrying a passenger, fold it and fix it to a support located at the rear of the vehicle, freeing up space inside.
According to Citroën, with the “Ami for All” it is hoped to restore independence to those who have lost it, with an affordable electric mobility solution that many people with disabilities can use on their own. without having to rely on a friend, family member or caregiver to accompany them. For many people it could also be a great alternative to public transportation, with its unpredictable schedules and accessibility issues.
Who can drive a car registered for a disabled person
The electric powertrain of the adapted Ami has not changed. It continues to use an 8 hp electric motor powered by a 5.5 kWh lithium-ion battery. The vehicle reaches a estimated autonomy of about 43 kilometers and a top speed of 80 km/h.
The French car manufacturer has just presented it as a prototype, although It has not yet revealed any concrete plan for its commercialization.
