The Citroën My Ami Buggy sold outand it only took 17 minutes 28 seconds. All reservations for the little ones Citroën EV was said within minutes, with a Limited production of 50 electric cars. Remember that Citroën provided My Ami Buggy only in France and not throughout the EU.
France may be a big market, but it’s not quite the size of markets where such small electric cars are widespread, like China, where Wuling Mini EV is king. However, the fact that My Ami Buggy sold out in 18 minutes or less is impressive.
A total of 1,800 customers have expressed an interest in My Ami Buggy and are vying for the chance to own a terrain-themed Buggy. Citroën noted that the first My Ami pre-orders arrived just 3 minutes after the online sale on small website. And 15 minutes later, it’s all gone.
That would leave around 1,750 My Ami Buggy fans without the special edition, but there are plenty Amis to choose. French car manufacturer, owned by the parent company Stellantisalso said that the first customer to order their Buggy will have his name written to Buggy’s numbering board. Citroën goes on to say that EVs “will be delivered wherever the customer wants”, but that’s not quite true, is it? What if that customer wants My Ami shipped to the US? Damn it, Citroën, give us a shot. Please.
My Ami has enjoyed mild success across markets in Europe, where Citroën has sold 21,000 models. Its success can be related to its accessibility and price. Anyone over the age of 15 can legally operate the My Ami on public roads, as it is classified as a four-wheeler. And the My Ami starts at €8,750 in its home market, around $9,230 at current exchange rates. However, the special edition My Ami Buggy has a small premium with prices starting at €9,790, or about $10,328.
Citroën did not specify how many of the 21,000 My Ami EVs sold were team vehicles. I imagine a good part of Amis will enter the commercial sector, because My Ami Cargo seems like a practical vehicle for last-mile deliveries in cities. Many cities in Europe, including Paris, is cracking down on combustion engine vehicles or banning them altogether. But whether My Amy Whether it’s delivering in the city or hitting the beach, EVs are proving to be quite popular.
