License-free cars

Every brand and model of license-free car available in France. Find the light quadricycle that suits you.

From 14

driving with the AM licence (BSR)

45 km/h

top speed of a license-free car

No car licence

no standard car licence needed

0 motorway

expressways off-limits

Aixam

France

Leader français et européen du marché des voitures sans permis depuis plus de 40 ans. Aixam propose une gamme complète allant de la citadine accessible au crossover premium, avec des motorisations thermiques et électriques.

Minauto Access City Sport City GTO Coupé Premium Crossover Premium e-Crossover Premium
6 models · Since 1983

Ligier

France

Fondée par l'ancien pilote de Formule 1 Guy Ligier, la marque française est reconnue pour ses voitures sans permis au design moderne et aux performances fiables. Ligier mise sur l'innovation et le style.

JS50 Myli
2 models · Since 1968

Microcar

France

Marque française appartenant au groupe Ligier, Microcar se distingue par ses modèles compacts et accessibles. La marque cible un public large avec des véhicules fiables et faciles à entretenir.

M.Go Dué
2 models · Since 1984

Chatenet

France

Constructeur français haut de gamme, Chatenet est reconnu pour la qualité de fabrication et le confort de ses voitures sans permis. La marque privilégie les finitions soignées et l'espace intérieur.

CH46 CH40
2 models · Since 1984

Citroën

France

Le géant français de l'automobile a bouleversé le marché des VSP avec l'Ami, un quadricycle électrique au design futuriste et au prix agressif. Citroën démocratise la mobilité électrique sans permis.

Ami Ami Buggy
2 models · Since 1919

Fiat

Italie

Fiat entre sur le marché des VSP avec le Topolino, un quadricycle électrique au charme rétro inspiré du légendaire Fiat 500. La marque italienne mise sur le style et l'émotion pour séduire.

Topolino Topolino Dolcevita
2 models · Since 1899

Opel

Allemagne

Opel propose sa vision du quadricycle électrique avec le Rocks Electric, un véhicule urbain compact et accessible. La marque allemande mise sur la praticité et la robustesse de construction.

Rocks Electric
1 model · Since 1862

Mobilize

France

Marque du groupe Renault dédiée aux nouvelles mobilités, Mobilize propose le Duo, un quadricycle électrique pensé pour l'autopartage et la mobilité urbaine. Design moderne et technologie connectée.

Duo
1 model · Since 2021

Kilow

France

Startup française audacieuse, Kilow a créé La Bagnole, un quadricycle léger au look néo-rétro qui tranche avec les codes du marché. La marque mise sur un design décalé et une fabrication locale.

La Bagnole
1 model · Since 2020

Microlino

Suisse

Inspiré de la mythique BMW Isetta, le Microlino est un micro-véhicule électrique suisse au design néo-rétro unique. Sa porte frontale et ses lignes rondes en font l'un des quadricycles les plus remarqués.

Lite
1 model · Since 2016

Casalini

Italie

Constructeur italien fondé en 1939 à Plaisance, Casalini compte parmi les plus anciens fabricants de voitures sans permis encore en activité. La marque vise le haut de gamme avec la berline M20, décline aussi la citadine Ydea et un utilitaire Pick-up, et se distingue par une carrosserie monocoque polyester et un équipement soigné.

M20
1 model · Since 1939

What is a license-free car?

A license-free car is a light quadricycle in category L6e. Its speed is capped at 45 km/h and its motor cannot exceed 4 kW in the electric version or 50cc in the combustion version. The cabin holds 2 people at most.

You can drive one from the age of 14 with the AM licence (formerly the BSR) if you were born after 1 January 1988. People born before that date can drive a license-free car without any specific licence.

People whose driving licence is suspended can also use a license-free car under certain legal conditions; a suspended category B licence does not cover light quadricycles for drivers born before 1988.

Full definition of the light quadricycle (L6e rules) →

The types of license-free car

Combustion

Diesel or petrol engine. Almost unlimited range thanks to ordinary filling stations.

  • · Servicing ~500 €/year
  • · Unlimited range
  • · Standard fuel

Electric

Quiet electric motor, charged from a domestic socket (220V). Crit'Air 0: guaranteed access in low emission zones.

  • · Range 75 to 100 km
  • · Charge ~8h on a socket
  • · Crit'Air 0

Hybrid

Both combustion and electric power. Full flexibility: electric in town, combustion over long distance.

  • · Maximum flexibility
  • · LEZ benefits in town
  • · Extended range

Standout electric example: the Renault Mobilize Duo, from age 14 with the AM licence, Crit'Air 0 and up to 161 km of range.

Who is the license-free car for?

Seniors

Stay independent without retaking the category B licence. The license-free car fits every kind of mobility.

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Teens from 14

With the AM licence, teens can drive from age 14. A safer alternative to a scooter.

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Drivers in low emission zones

Electric license-free cars move freely in Low Emission Zones, with no restriction.

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After a licence ban

A suspended category B licence does not apply to light quadricycles for those born before 1988.

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License-free car navigation: avoid banned roads

License-free cars cannot use motorways, expressways or some ring roads where the minimum speed is above 45 km/h. Yet standard GPS apps like Waze or Google Maps ignore these constraints and can send you onto banned roads.

TacTac automatically works out routes that are 100% legal for license-free cars: no motorway, no expressway, only roads open to light quadricycles. All of it with a realistic ETA based on 45 km/h and tailored voice guidance.

Discover the TacTac GPS → Work out a legal license-free car route →

Frequently asked questions

At what age can you drive a license-free car?

From age 14 with the AM licence (BSR) for those born after 1 January 1988. People born before 1988 need no licence at all.

What is the top speed of a license-free car?

45 km/h, capped by design. On main and secondary roads other drivers often go faster, so you should stay on suitable roads.

Can you drive on the motorway with a license-free car?

No. Motorways, expressways and any road where the minimum speed is above 45 km/h are off-limits to license-free cars. The fine is 1,500 €.

What is the difference between an electric and a combustion license-free car?

The electric license-free car (Crit'Air 0) is exempt from LEZ restrictions and costs less to run (~1.50€ for 75 km) but has limited range. The combustion one has almost unlimited range but needs more servicing.

Do you need insurance for a license-free car?

Yes, third-party liability insurance is mandatory, as for any motor vehicle. Allow 30 to 150€/month depending on your profile and the cover you choose.

Do you have a license-free car?

TacTac is the GPS built specifically for license-free cars. Suitable routes, realistic ETA and voice guidance.

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