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The 5 best electric cars without a license

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Previously little appreciated by the general public, licence-free cars, known as voiturettes (or quadricycles), are becoming increasingly popular, especially with teenagers, who see them as a safer alternative to scooters. But which license-free electric car should you choose? Beev has put together a ranking of the 5 best models available on the market today.

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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
 It is possible to drive a heavy quadricycle after obtaining a B1 license (not to be confused with the B license for driving cars), it is necessary to pass the highway code exam. highway code.

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.

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Grace Nzuzi

Through my articles, I help you to better manage your energy transition. And I do this for professionals and private individuals alike.

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