Citroën Ami Photos Showcase Compact City Car

The Ami, coming to the U.S. as the Fiat Topolino, is a truly tiny electric vehicle.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Autoweek has published a gallery of photos showcasing the Citroën Ami, a compact and ultra-lightweight electric vehicle that will soon be available in the U.S. market as the Fiat Topolino. The Ami is designed for urban driving and features a diminutive size, simple design, and battery-electric powertrain.

Why it matters

The Ami represents a new class of ultra-compact, city-focused electric vehicles that are gaining popularity in Europe and are now set to arrive in the U.S. market. As urban areas continue to grapple with congestion and emissions, vehicles like the Ami could provide an efficient and affordable transportation option for short trips and last-mile deliveries.

The details

The Citroën Ami is a two-seat electric vehicle that measures just over 8 feet long and weighs only 1,500 pounds. It is powered by a 5.5 kWh battery pack and 8 hp electric motor, giving it a top speed of 28 mph and a range of around 43 miles. The Ami features a simple, boxy design with plastic body panels and is intended to be an affordable and practical solution for city driving.

  • The Citroën Ami was first unveiled in 2020.
  • The Ami will be sold in the U.S. market as the Fiat Topolino starting in 2023.

The players

Citroën

A French automobile manufacturer and a subsidiary of Stellantis.

Fiat

An Italian automobile manufacturer and a subsidiary of Stellantis.

Mark Vaughn

An automotive journalist who grew up in a Ford family and has been with Autoweek since 1989.

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What they’re saying

“Mark Vaughn grew up in a Ford family and spent many hours holding a trouble light over a straight-six miraculously fed by a single-barrel carburetor while his father cursed the Blue Oval, all its products and everyone who ever worked there.”

— Mark Vaughn (Autoweek)

The takeaway

The Citroën Ami and its upcoming U.S. counterpart, the Fiat Topolino, represent a new class of ultra-compact, city-focused electric vehicles that could provide an affordable and efficient transportation option for urban areas grappling with congestion and emissions.