Totally electric and made with recyclable materials, looking for the greatest possible lightness.
These are the main lines for the development of the Citroën Oli, a prototype that, according to the engineers of the firm of the two chevrons, will lead the way for the development of family cars in the coming years. Its name comes from the English translation of “all electric” (All-e) and tries to offer a large interior space, fully electric mobility and a firm commitment to the use of recycled elements.
Based on the mobility philosophy of the Citroën Ami, this “concept-car” tries to optimize the benefits of its fully electric technology to the maximum, thanks to a choice of materials that allows it to reach a weight of only 1,000 kilos. Thanks to this, a range of up to 400 kilometers can be achieved. Another of its advantages is its ease of recharging, since it can recover from 20% to 80% of its battery capacity in just 23 minutes. Another of its characteristics is the versatility of its elements, since the Oli has identical and fully interchangeable and recyclable elements, such as the flat honeycomb cardboard panels on the hood, roof and cargo area.
The Oli is a “concept-car” that has actually been conceived as a laboratory of ideas to make versatile electric mobility a reality that improves people’s lives with practical and sustainable solutions. Beyond its transgressive style and its innovative proposals, this concept breaks with the trend of creating increasingly heavy, complex and expensive vehicles with a family vocation, despite the “zero emissions” label.
The Citroën Oli [all-ë] is based on the current Citroën Ami that we can see on our streets and highways. Added to the characteristics of this mobility object is extensive research work in terms of architecture and material technologies, which furthers the discoveries of concept-cars such as the Citroën C-Cactus, presented in 2007.
Extending the useful life, optimizing the weight of the vehicle, contributing to the circular economy with recycled and recyclable materials and achieving maximum efficiency have been the main priorities in the development of the Citroën Oli [all-ë]. This demanding specification is best reflected in the scale, with a weight that does not exceed 1,000 kg, and in the odometer, with a consumption of only 10 kWh that allows it to reach a range of 400 km and a maximum speed of 110 km/h. Aspects such as the charging speed of the batteries have also been worked on, which can go from 20% to 80% in 23 minutes.
The design of the Oli has sought efficiency in its different elements, paying special attention to aspects such as recycling, customization and the possibility of exchanging components to achieve a unique look. Elements such as the front doors, bumpers and protection moldings are identical and are made of materials with reduced weight. The flat panels are made of honeycomb cardboard, located on the hood, roof and cargo area. The wheels mix steel and aluminum and inside it has opted for comfort and maximum use of space. The mesh seats mimic the design and ergonomics of office chairs, while the floor is easily washable.
It features an electrified rail that accessories can be plugged into via USB sockets that slide along it. This is used to power different devices or even to plug in a coffee maker. Two direct air vents, one in front of the driver and one in front of the passenger, allow a smaller air conditioning unit to be used to reduce weight. In the opinion of Vincent Cobée, Citroën’s general manager, “Oli explores fields as diverse as materials, comfort, recyclability and the efficiency of electric mobility, providing new alternatives that we will be able to see in future launches of the brand.”
