Citroen has come up with the Ami Cargo Kit accessory, priced at GBP 280.80, as a simple way to turn its tiny electric quadricycle into a companion for last-mile duties, then switch it back to a two-seater when needed. I recently spent time with a Night Sepia Ami fitted with this accessory, and here’s what I found:
The Ami feels like a compact glass box, with good outward visibility through the large windows, and the basics sit right where you expect them: brake, accelerator, and physical buttons for key functions.
Citroen fits three-point seat belts, and the small instrument display shows speed and the remaining distance before a recharge rather than a battery percentage readout. A USB-C port sits within easy reach for phone charging.
The Cargo kit is sold as an after-sales accessory, aimed at professionals who need an enclosed, weather-protected alternative to a scooter for quick urban trips. The kit, with partitions, converts the passenger side into a usable load space while keeping the option to free up the passenger seat again.
The kit deploys in two stages. The first part uses two sections to create a vertical partition that separates the driver area from the passenger area. The second part uses four sections that unfold from the passenger seat down into the footwell, creating a flat loading surface while also covering and protecting the seat.
Citroen quotes a load volume of up to 200 litres (7.1 cu ft) under the storage net, and up to 340 litres (12.0 cu ft) in total inside the vehicle with the kit in place. After working hours, the system can be folded away and stored in a dedicated bag behind the seat, restoring the Ami’s two-seat layout.
My time with the Ami, and its cousin, the Fiat Topolino, highlighted the compromises that come with an interior this small. The seats felt best suited to short hops, which aligns with the vehicle’s intended use case.
Seat width stood out as the main limitation. When I sat down, my thighs pressed against the seat belt clip on the side, which reduced comfort. A wider driver seat base, and perhaps even a single-seat option could be worth considering for Stellantis to improve the quadricycle’s global appeal.
The Ami measures 2.41 m (7.9 ft) long and turns in 7.20 m (23.6 ft), so it suits narrow roads and dense neighbourhoods.
The top speed is capped at 45 km/h (28 mph). It has a range of 75 km (47 miles), and charging takes around 4 hours from a standard 220V socket, making it an interesting option for delivery fleets and small businesses. It is priced starting at GBP 7,695 OTR in the UK.
With the Cargo Kit, the Ami is still a micro-mobility solution, just with a more practical way to deliver packages, art supplies, cakes and flowers while protecting the driver from the elements.
