Greece to electrify all vehicles on island, introduce Citroën EV as official vehicle
On November 5, Citroen cooperated with the Greek government's plan to make Halki Island zero-emission, and Citroen's EV was introduced as an official vehicle for the police on Halki Island. Announced.
The island of Chalki in the Aegean Sea introduces Citroen EVs
The island of Chalki is a small island in the Aegean Sea in eastern Greece. It has an area of 28 square kilometers and a population of about 300 people. The main industry is tourism, and many tourists visit in the summer. The Greek government has launched a project to make mobility on Chalki island zero-emission. The aim is to replace all existing gasoline vehicles with EVs. Citroën will offer zero-emission EVs at affordable prices to residents and businesses on the island.
Citroën has delivered a total of six EVs to the authorities on the island of Halki. Two Ami's were delivered to the police and coast guard, and two e-C4's and one Space Tourer were delivered to the city of Halki. The Jumpy was delivered to the energy community in the city of Chalki.
Citroën Brand CEO Vincent Coby said: "We are committed to making electrification accessible to all and are proud to contribute to transforming Chalki into an autonomous, smart and sustainable island. I think," he said.
Ami is a small city commuter EV for two people
Ami is a small city commuter EV for two people. The body size is 2410mm in length, 1390mm in width and 1520mm in height. Vehicle weight was reduced to 485 kg. With a minimum turning radius of 3.6m, it is easy to handle. According to Citroen, it was developed as an alternative to public transport such as buses, subways and trams, as well as motorcycles, bicycles, scooters and kick scooters. Equipped with the "Air Bump" introduced in some of the latest Citroën cars, it protects the body from damage.
In addition to being able to purchase as a new car, it can also be used for long-term leases of one year, car sharing in units of one minute, one hour, and one day. The usage fee for one minute was 0.26 euros.
The EV powertrain motor has a maximum output of 8.2hp. The battery is a lithium-ion battery with a storage capacity of 5.5 kWh and is laid out under the floor. The cruising range on a single charge is up to 70km. According to Citroën, it is ideal for urban travel such as daily commutes and short trips, and the 70km range exceeds the average daily distance traveled by urban users. Battery charging is completed in about 3 hours at a 220V socket.
The door on the driver's side opens and closes with a reverse hinge
It has enhanced connectivity with smartphones. Drivers can always access important information about their vehicle, such as range, battery status, remaining charge time, and maintenance scheduling, from their smartphones.
In order to facilitate access to the cabin, a reverse hinged door was adopted on the driver's side. Get in the car and put your smartphone in a dedicated place. Your smartphone becomes the main dashboard screen, with access to navigation and music.
In addition, Ami can be used at an affordable price according to your needs, such as car sharing using "Free2Move" and long-term rental from 19.99 euros per month. The new customer experience has been realized through a partnership with Fnac d'Arti, a major French consumer electronics retailer. Ami aims to provide a global and omnidirectional solution that gives freedom and ease of movement in urban areas, supports movement in large groups, and is a global solution.
The e-C4 has a maximum cruising range of 350km on a single charge
The e-C4 is the EV version of the new C4. The EV powertrain motor produces a maximum output of 136hp and a maximum torque of 26.5kgm. In sport mode, it can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.7 seconds. The maximum speed is 150km/h with a limiter. The battery is a 400V high-voltage lithium-ion battery with a storage capacity of 50kWh. The cruising range on a single charge reaches up to 350km on the WLTP cycle. The e-C4 will be able to access European electrified vehicle zones where entry for vehicles with internal combustion engines is restricted. The battery comes with an 8-year or 160,000 km warranty.
The e-C4 is equipped with regenerative braking, which slows down the vehicle without stepping on the brake pedal and has the function of extending the cruising range. The system stores energy in the battery during braking and deceleration. This allows the driver to extend the cruising range while recharging the battery.
The driving mode can be switched with the mode selector on the center console. There are three driving modes: eco, normal, and sports. Depending on the mode, the characteristics of the air conditioner and EV powertrain change, allowing the driver to choose between dynamism-oriented and eco-friendly driving. A shift switch is arranged between the driver's seat and the passenger's seat. This switch has an elegant metal finish and toggles between three positions R, N and D. P is parking mode and B is brake energy regeneration mode. The electric parking brake switch is laid out on the center console.