Guide to the electric car without a license: everything you need to know to choose the right vehicle in 2025

In a world that is rushing towards sustainable mobility, even those without a B license can now get on board an electric car without a license and move around with practicality, safety, and respect for the environment. We are talking about lightweight vehicles, small only in size but great in potential. If you are 14 years old, a parent looking for an alternative to scooters, or just want to regain independence without having to face a traditional driving test, this article is for you.

What is an electric car without a license?

The definition can be misleading. With “electric car without a license”, we actually mean the so-called light quadricycles with zero emissions, which can be driven with just an AM license. Therefore, neither a B license nor long hours of driving school are necessary.

These are two-seater vehicles, approved for a maximum speed of 45 km/h, equipped with electric motors and designed for urban travel or on secondary rural roads. A perfect mix of accessibility, safety, and sustainability.

The regulations of 2025: what the law says

According to the updated Italian and European regulations for 2025, certain requirements must be met to drive a lightweight electric car:

• The vehicle must fall into the L6e (light quadricycles) category

• It must have a curb weight of less than 425 kg

• The rated power of the electric motor cannot exceed 6 kW

• The maximum speed must be limited to 45 km/h

Driving is allowed from the age of 14, with the acquisition of the AM license.

AM license: how it works

To obtain the license, the following are required:

1. Minimum age of 14 years

2. Enrollment in a driving school

3. Theoretical course with a final exam

4. Practical test on a moped or quadricycle

Once obtained, the license allows you to legally drive both 50cc scooters and lightweight electric quadricycles on the road.

Who are electric microcars suitable for?

These vehicles represent an ideal solution for:

• Students going to school or the gym

• Elderly people who have lost their license or do not want to drive a traditional car anymore

• Parents looking for a safer solution than a scooter for their children

• Those living in the city center who want to move easily between ZTL and tight parking

The most interesting models of 2025

If you are considering purchasing an electric car without a license, here is a selection of the most relevant vehicles for this year:

Citroën Ami

• Range: approximately 75 km

• Maximum speed: 45 km/h

• Price: starting from €7,990

• Urban design, compact, ideal for short city trips.
  
  

Fiat Topolino

• Range: 75 km

• Maximum speed: 45 km/h

• Price: approximately €9,890

• Retro style, improved comfort, and smart solutions for the city.

  
  

Silence S04

• Range: up to 149 km (with double battery)

• Speed: also available in L6e version (without license)

• Price: from about €9,500

• Removable battery, perfect for home charging.

Microlino Lite

• Range: approximately 100 km

• Maximum speed: 45 km/h

• Price: not yet officially announced, but estimated around €12,000

• Retro design inspired by the BMW Isetta, but with modern technology.

Birò by Estrima

• Range: 55–100 km (depending on the battery)

• Price: from about €6,990

• Compact, parkable anywhere, and with a removable battery.

Renault Twizy 45

• Range: approximately 100 km

• Maximum speed: 45 km/h

• Price: from €11,000

• Increased safety thanks to the reinforced structure.

Where can you drive a microcar?

Electric microcars can circulate on:

• Urban roads

• Zone 30

• ZTL (in many cases, with free access for electric vehicles)

• Paved country roads

They are not allowed on:

• Highways

• Bypasses

• Expressways
  
  
  

Safety and equipment: helmet, seatbelts, and rules

• Helmet: not mandatory for closed microcars (like Ami or Birò)

• Seatbelts: always mandatory

• Number of passengers: maximum 1 in addition to the driver

• Passenger age: transporting minors under 5 years is prohibited

The real advantages of lightweight electric cars

Choosing an electric microcar that can be driven with a license offers numerous advantages:

• Zero emissions: environmentally friendly

• Independence: autonomous driving from the age of 14

• Cost savings: lower costs than a traditional car

• Easy parking

• Minimum maintenance

• ZTL access and tax incentives

How much does an electric car without a license cost?

The average cost ranges from €8,000 to €15,000, depending on the model. But be careful: in 2025, various incentives are active:

• State bonuses up to €3,000 with scrappage

• Regional discounts

• Facilitations on insurance and road tax (often exempt for 5 years)

Easy charging, even from home

These microcars can be charged with a standard domestic Schuko socket, typically in 3-4 hours. Some models also support charging from public charging stations, with dedicated adapters.

Watch out for limitations

Of course, there are also some disadvantages to consider:

• Limited speed (45 km/h)

• Lower safety compared to a car

• Price not always low

• Reduced load capacity

However, for their intended uses — short urban trips — these limits do not constitute a real obstacle.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

Is insurance required?

Yes, it is mandatory like for any other vehicle.

Can I drive it with an expired or suspended license?

No, unless you also have a valid AM license.

Can it go on the highway?

Absolutely not. Microcars are prohibited on highways and expressways.

An accessible and smart mobility choice

The electric car without a license is now a mature, safe reality that is perfectly integrated into the urban mobility landscape. Whether it is a student wanting to move independently, or an adult looking for an agile and ecological means of transport, these microcars represent a concrete response to the needs of modern mobility.

By 2025, with incentives, increasingly accessible models, and an urban network that is more attentive to the needs of lightweight vehicles, it is not an exaggeration to say that the future of sustainable driving also begins without a license.