French automobile brand Citroën has unveiled the electric Buggy Concept, a follow-up to its innovative micro-mobility vehicle, the Ami.
Citroën's Ami was first developed in France as an urban mobility solution for those too young to hold a full driver's license. The compact, all-electric vehicle was equipped with a 5.5 kWh battery with a range of 43 miles could reach a top speed of 28 mph.
Now, the Buggy Concept arrives as an upgraded version of the Ami with a design that is "dedicated to leisure and designed for adventure." According to the company, the new vehicle ergonomics and aesthetics draw inspiration from the world of construction and industrial design. "The My Ami Buggy Concept needed to be functional and straightforward, in the purest spirit of iconic and contemporary industrial objects," said a spokesperson from Citroën.
Industrial Design-Inspired Micro EVs
Citroen Follows Up the Ami with New Buggy Concept
Trend Themes
1. Micro-evs for Urban Mobility - There is space for developing and marketing more micro urban electric cars aimed at the younger, non-driving audience, with improved aesthetics and features.
2. Industrial-inspired Design - There is potential to utilize industrial design aesthetics in the development of new types of micro-electric vehicles. The trend also opens a niche for those who appreciate the industrial look.
3. Leisure Evs - Creating electric buggies dedicated to leisure activities is a new trend with growth potential in this new market.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The automotive industry can take advantage of the micro electric vehicle trend by developing new lines of urban mobility vehicles, especially for young non-licensed drivers.
2. Construction - The trend towards industrial-inspired design offers a new market opportunity for construction companies to create unique and aesthetic vehicle designs.
3. Tourism and Adventure - The trend for developing more electric leisure buggies offers potential for growth in the tourism and adventure industries.