Hi Loz, do you know if they'll be bringing these to Australia? Or anywhere outside France?

This is the way to go. Make downtown Mini-vehicle only. Everybody wins. Get in an accident? Hey his car only weighs half a ton too. Alls good.

Countryside, 70 km on one charge is not enough.
70 km on one charge is enough for the big city. Yet in the big city, most people don't have at home the means to charge an EV. And charging on charging stations is a major pia, which is the reason most plug-in hybrids actually drive on gasoline all the time.
So in the big city, an EV is a vehicle for people who have at home the means to charge it. Means rich people. 16 years old rich people...
This makes an EV with 70km range that can be driven by 16 years olds... a rich kids toy?

I'm not so sure it's just a "rich person's toy". It really depends on how charging/docking/inventory control is deployed. If you fast forward to when these things are more than20% of the vehicles in a downtown area, then they will need dedicated parking spots to drop off/pick up from. And those spots could have inductive charging plates built into them so just parking in one charges the vehicle. I could definitely see a future where a smart app that's on your phone knows your usual travel routes (with your consent, of course), and offers discounts based upon where the network of cars needs to move cars to balance out their placement. Things like this will end up become "standardized" so that while different companies can make their own versions, the size, charging standard, etc. would be such that they fit into the city infrastructure interchangeably and seamlessly.

So far from being a toy for the rich, this seems like the most innovative automotive device I've seen since Tesla came on the scene. I'm proud of Citroen for making this, it shows that not ALL the legacy automobile companies are brain dead.

Brilliant Park and Ride option for city centres with emission control zones - gives cities with this sort of option the chance to have really hard standards - electric only? - with low speed limits and not see the town grind to an economic halt.

@ppeter
'which is the reason most plug-in hybrids actually drive on gasoline all the time.'
Not really true or least for me and the people I know who have a plug in - A stop at a gas station is a very rare occurrence, so rare I have to look up how to release the petrol filler! Most trips I do are below 30 miles, which means just recharge at home.

Although a range option of 80+ miles would make this a lot more attractive.

How is driving license free even a thing? Like the roads aren't cluttered enough with drivers that don't know the rules. @pete-y ya i like it too, it should be on the corporations and government to make the infrastructure and what better place than down town. @Brian M Ya I think the hybrid is the way to go but do you think the gas will expire pst its shelf life ;)? I don't see anyone getting much value from these than a share ride/park ride company.

This most certainly not the "absolute mini" as you call it. Look back at "Fiat 600" or "Baby Hindusta 1000" of yesteryears.

The idea of the unlicenced driving around half-ton machines on the road should scare anyone. It may not be much of a car, but it could cause a lot of trouble if drivers are stupid/insonsiderate/ignorant. ...this unit keeps th rain off of you, though...much better than a bike...but you can take a bike with you into the office and on the elevator (often)

*The range of this vehicle makes it totally impractical for all but those wanting to see how a totally electric vehicle fits into their lifestyle. Never buy an electric vehicle. Only rent or lease one. That way you can return it when you are disappointed.
With few expensive exceptions, electric vehicles are simply not there yet for the average person.