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Ligier EasyMile EZ10: autonomous electric microbus
EasyMile EZ10 — an electric autonomous microbus created by the French company EasyMile, manufactured and distributed by the Ligier group. We explain how it works, where it's used, and whether you can buy it.
EZ10 in brief
EZ10 — an electric microbus without a driver's cabin, designed for slow movement along pre-set routes. It has no steering wheel or pedals — the vehicle drives itself and stops at obstacles.
Such vehicles are suited to enclosed or restricted areas: university campuses, hospitals, industrial parks, airports, and other urban zones.
History and development
EasyMile — a French company founded in 2014 in Toulouse. Its software and sensors control the EZ10, while the Ligier group participated in the production of the vehicle.
Later, EasyMile continued to refine the EZ10 with new generations, and trials of autonomous transport took place in many countries around the world.
Technology
EZ10 — fully electric; the vehicle travels at a relatively low speed (usually up to a few tens of km/h) and can carry up to around a dozen passengers, some of whom may stand.
It 'sees' its surroundings via laser sensors (LIDAR), cameras, and satellite navigation, with the route pre-programmed.
Significance and where to spot it
EZ10 was one of the most notable early autonomous transport platforms — its trials were conducted in various cities and campuses across Europe and Asia, for example, in Berlin or Singapore.
It wasn't just private individuals who could buy this; it was companies, cities, and other organisations. Prices and terms depend on the specific contract.
Generations
The EZ10 underwent several stages of refinement.
Pirmoji karta
Around 2015The first EZ10 version, produced with Ligier.
- Electric drivetrain
- Slow movement along a predetermined route
- Used in test projects
Vėlesnės kartos
Later yearsImproved EasyMile software and sensors.
- Often — improved sensors
- Newer software
- Used in daily scheduled routes
The EZ10 and other autonomous minibuses
| EasyMile EZ10 | Navya Arma / Autonom Shuttle | Local Motors Olli | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origin | France | France | USA |
| Purpose | Slow urban transport | Slow urban transport | Slow urban transport |
| Control | Driverless, pre-programmed route | Driverless, pre-programmed route | Driverless, pre-programmed route |
EZ10 — one of the first widely tested autonomous minibuses: ideal for closed areas, not for highway journeys.
Pros
- Fully electric and silent
- Designed for safe, slow traffic zones
- No driver required
- Widely tested around the world
Cons
- Drives slowly
- Operates only under specified conditions and routes
- Not for sale to private individuals
Frequently asked questions
Can you buy the EZ10?
It is purchased by companies, cities, and organizations under individual terms; it is not intended for private buyers.
Does the EZ10 drive without a driver?
Yes, it drives autonomously, but in many projects, an operator is also used to oversee operations.
What speed does the EZ10 travel at?
The speed is low — usually up to a few tens of km/h, as it is designed for enclosed or slow-moving zones.
Updated 2026-10-21 · Trim levels and equipment vary by market and model year — check the equipment of the specific car. · Translated automatically
