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Move CityCar

Two seats, a panoramic roof and just 2.245 meters to park.12

Researched November 9, 2026 from 14 sources

At a glance

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45–90 km/hTop speed

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.10

Engine
CityCar 45: 4.7 hp brushless; 60 V/120 Ah lead-acid. 80: 100 Ah lithium189
Layout
Two seats side by side; two doors and a rear hatch19
Gearbox
Automatic in the 45 and 80 km/h versions19

The story

Built for urban trips, the electric two-seat CityCar is a Jiayuan City Spirit export model. The CityCar 45 is an L6e-BP quadricycle; Dutch availability dates to 2018.1234

2016: Move BV is founded · European approval for the CityCar 4520162018: Available in the Netherlands20182023: 60 V lead-acid and a claimed 100 km20232026: Third in an in-house lineup test2026 MOVE CityCar: From 2018MOVE CityCar 2015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
GenerationsMilestones149
Show the numbers
YearWhat happened
From 2018MOVE CityCar
2016Move BV is founded
2016European approval for the CityCar 45
2018Available in the Netherlands
202360 V lead-acid and a claimed 100 km
2026Third in an in-house lineup test
  1. 2016

    Move BV is founded

    Move BV starts with a mission to make electric mobility accessible and affordable.5

  2. 2016

    European approval for the CityCar 45

    The L6e-BP CityCar 45 lists type approval E13*168/2013*00059*01, dated December 29, 2016.1

  3. 2018

    Available in the Netherlands

    Dutch availability of the fully electric CityCar is documented from 2018.4

  4. 2023

    60 V lead-acid and a claimed 100 km

    A December review describes the CityCar 45's 60 V, 120 Ah lead-acid pack, claims 100 km per charge and gives 70% charging in 2 hours.6

  5. 2026

    Third in an in-house lineup test

    The CityCar places third for its steering wheel and pedals; the assessment explicitly is not an independent crash or laboratory test.7

Versions

8 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    CityCar 28

  • Standard

    CityCar 50

  • Standard

    CityCar 80 km/h

  • Standard

    CityCarGo PickUp

  • Standard

    CityCarGo Van

  • Standard

    CityCar Plus package

  • Standard

    CityCar 45 lithium upgrade

  • Special

    CityCar Black Edition

How to spot one

Look for

  • Look for a Jeep-style grille with upright bars.12
  • Short, narrow body with two side doors and a rear hatch.9
  • A panoramic roof and 12-inch alloy wheels come as standard.1
  • LED daytime running lights sit in the front bumper.9
  • Turn signals are built into the side mirrors.6

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a G-Wiz
    G-Wiz

    G-Wiz

    Similar from the side; the CityCar's front carries a Jeep-style grille with upright bars.12

Against its rivals

  • Estrima Birò

    CityCar vs Estrima Birò

    Listed price lower is better

    CityCar11,000 €
    Estrima Birò13,495 €
    12
  • Opel Rocks-e

    CityCar vs Opel Rocks-e

    Listed price lower is better

    CityCar11,000 €
    Opel Rocks-e8,499 €
    12
  • Renault Twizy

    CityCar vs Renault Twizy

    Listed price lower is better

    CityCar11,000 €
    Renault Twizy12,490 €
    12

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 8 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 2 stories from its legend
    • “City Spirit, Eidola, CityCar”
    • “Netflix in a 45 km/h microcar”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 2 generations

  • Market

    • 4 things to check before buying one
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

See all 14 sources
  1. MOVE CityCar - Elektrische 45 km Auto kopen of leasen? scootmobielcentrum.com
  2. Move CityCar – Compact Electric Vehicles for Urban Life | Move International moveinternational.co.uk
  3. Move CityCar | The Move City Car is the export version of th… | Flickr flickr.com
  4. Move City Car / Brommobielen / Voertuigen | Vinkmobiliteit stadsmobiliteit.info
  5. Move / Onze merken | Vinkmobiliteit stadsmobiliteit.info
  6. MOVE CityCar - 45km microcar [Review] - AutoCup autocup.nl
  7. Beste brommobiel 2026 | Top 5 beste geteste brommobielen scootmobielcentrum.com
  8. MOVE CityCar | Smid Voertuigen smidvoertuigen.nl
  9. MOVE CityCar Kopen? in 45 km/h of 80km/h Vanaf €9999.- fastfurious.nl
  10. Move CityCar elektrische microcar zonder rijbewijs | Auto45 auto45.be
  11. MOVE CityCar: Elektrische 45 km Bromauto Zonder B-Rijbewijs brommobielaanbod.nl
  12. Vier elektrische microcars voor alle lokale kilometers - Laadpunt Nederland laadpunt.nl
  13. Ersatzteile Jiayuan Eidola ARI Ecocar Geco Mican Move Citycar in Wuppertal - Heckinghausen | Auto-Reparaturen und Dienstleistungen | kleinanzeigen.de kleinanzeigen.de
  14. Goedkoopste elektrische brommobiel? Vanaf €5.799,95 scootmobielcentrum.com
  • scootmobielcentrum.com
  • moveinternational.co.uk
  • flickr.com
  • stadsmobiliteit.info
  • autocup.nl
  • smidvoertuigen.nl
  • fastfurious.nl
  • auto45.be
  • brommobielaanbod.nl
  • laadpunt.nl
  • kleinanzeigen.de

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