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The different types of quadricycles
It's sometimes forgotten, but small cars are a peculiarity of the European market, and are governed by its laws. There are two categories, depending on the weight of the vehicle in particular.
Light quadricycles
- Their unladen weight must not exceed 425 kg.
- Their power must be less than or equal to 6 kW.
- For internal combustion engines, their cubic capacity is limited to 50 CC for petrol engines and 500 CC for diesel engines.
- They must be no more than 3 m long, 1.50 m wide and 2.50 m high.
- They can only have two seats.
You can drive this type of car from the age of 14, once you've obtained an AM license, or a road safety certificate (BSR option quadricycle léger).
Heavy quadricycles
- Their unladen weight must not exceed 450 kg (except for goods vehicles, which are limited to 600 kg).
- Their power must be less than or equal to 15 kW
- They must not exceed 3.70 m in length, 1.50 m in width and 2.50 m in height.
- Their speed is limited to 90 km/h
As of October 1, 2022, roadworthiness tests for electric cars without a license will be compulsory. It must be carried out within 4 years of the vehicle's registration, and then every two years thereafter.
Now that you know a little more about electric vehicles without a license, it's time to move on to the rankings - here we go!
Electric cars without a license
Citroën AMI
After a concept car presented in 2019, the Ami One, Citroën has launched in 2020 what claims to be the best electric car without a license, all with a very affordable price, while offering a true optimal interior.
Range: 75 km (WMTC)
Price: €8,990 (excluding environmental bonus)
Availability: Immediate
Features: no ABS or airbag
Jiayuan City Fun
Jiayuan, Asia's leading manufacturer of licence-free vehicles, is coming to France, and it's a successful arrival! With excellent equipment: reversing camera, power steering, digital display, GPS.
Range: approx. 100 km
Price: €8,990(45 series) and €11,990(80 series) (excluding environmental bonus)
Availability: Immediate
Its features: safety provided by 4 disc brakes
Tazzari Zero Junior
A very premium, customizable licence-free car, with a range that can climb quite high when you take the optional extra battery (+€2,190).
Range: 94 km standard and 141 km with optional large battery
Price: €13,700 (excluding environmental bonus)
Availability: Immediate
Features: highly customizable, attractive design, no ABS, but 4-disc brakes
Aixam e-City
A license-free car that offers the design of a real car, with agility that will get you everywhere.
Range: 75 km
Price: €16,699 (excluding environmental bonus)
Availability: Immediate
Features: no ABS, large screen, no rearview camera
Renault Twizy
Renault 's license-free car has been a household name for several years now, thanks to its distinctive design. However, it's not the best in terms of equipment: lack of space, optional windows...
Range: between 81 km and 98 km depending on configuration
Price: from €11,600 (excluding environmental bonus)
Availability: Immediate
Features: airbag, no windows and very narrow space for the second passenger.
Now you know everything there is to know about licence-free cars, all you have to do is choose from the models in our ranking according to your needs and expectations. If you need any help, Beev is there for you.
