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Fiat 500e

The Fiat 500e (project 332), also known as the 500 elettrica, is either a battery-electric car or mild-hybrid engine car by Italian manufacturer Fiat as the third generation of its 500 city cars, following the original 500 (1957–1975) and second-generation 500 (2007–2024). The third-generation 500e is manufactured at the Mirafiori plant in Turin, Italy, starting in 2020, and was sold alongside the second-generation 500, which was manufactured in Tychy, Poland until 2024. It was scheduled to be launched at the Geneva Motor Show but that event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic; it was launched on 4 March 2020 in Milan. The 500e has a 320 km (199 mi) range on the European WLTP combined test cycle, and achieves 400 km (249 mi) on that test's urban cycle, which is generally favourable toward electric vehicles (EVs). Most versions of the car are powered by an 87 kW (117 hp) electric traction motor, fed by a 42 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

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Overview

Previously, FCA had assembled a different model, also named the 500e, from December 2012 to June 2019 at its Toluca Car Assembly plant in Mexico; this earlier 500e was a BEV derived from the second-generation 2007 Fiat 500 and was sold exclusively in a limited number of states within the United States market. Sergio Marchionne called for FCA to pivot towards electric and hybrid automobiles starting in 2018, including an all-new electric 500e by 2020. FCA showed the Fiat Centoventi concept at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2019; the Centoventi concept previewed what automotive industry believed to be a future BEV version of the Fiat Panda, which in turn was expected to form the basis for the next electric Fiat 500e. The concept Centoventi showcased a modular battery concept, allowing an extended range using dealer-installed battery packs. In July 2019, FCA announced plans to invest €700 million in its Mirafiori plant to build a new production line devoted to its first BEV marketed in Europe, tentatively named the 500 BEV, with production to start in the second quarter of 2020. The new line was planned to have an annual production capacity of 80,000 500 BEVs. FCA invested another €50 million to build a battery production line at Mirafiori in October 2019. Camouflaged prototypes of the third-generation 500 BEV were photographed while undergoing tests in December 2019. The public unveiling amid the COVID-19 pandemic on 4 March 2020, previously scheduled for Geneva, was led by FCA Chief Marketing Officer Olivier François, who said they held the event in Milan "to show that FCA stands close to Milan and to Italy." The 500e sits on a totally new platform and is slightly bigger than the second-generation model, which was introduced in 2007. Compared to the second-generation 500

Models

Initially, the 500e was available exclusively as a two-door cabriolet four-seater in the La Prima trimline, with production limited to 500 examples per country. Before any local incentives, the La Prima launch editions have a retail price of €37,900 in Italy. La Prima was available in one of three colours: Mineral Grey, Ocean Green, and Celestial Blue, designed to be reminiscent of the earth, sea, and sky, respectively; the soft top was finished with an exclusive monogram logo. A three-door hatchback followed in June 2020, starting at £26,995, and Fiat introduced a four-doored hatchback designated 3+1 ("Trepiuno") in October of that year, with a small rear-hinged door on the passenger's side to enhance access to the rear seat, with availability limited to left-hand-drive cars. At that time in the UK, the entry-level three-door was offered as the Action model with a smaller 24 kWh battery at £22,995, the more expensive Passion and Icon models were offered at £26,495 and £27,995, respectively, and were equipped with a 42 kWh battery. The top of the line remained La Prima at £30,495. In Autumn 2021, Fiat announced a new Product Red branded edition, fitted with the 42 kWh battery and available in hatchback and convertible styles. The Passion trim level, which included different wheel designs, a 260 mm (10.25 in) touchscreen media system, CarPlay and Android Auto, a digital radio, climate control, folding rear seats, and cruise control, was withdrawn in the UK only. Limited production. Three additional one-off models styled by well-known designers were announced with the launch of the 500e; proceeds from the auctions of the 500 Giorgio Armani, B.500 "MAI TROPPO" ("Never Too Much") by Bvlgari, and the 500 Kartell will benefit environmental organizations set up by Leonardo DiC

500 Hybrid

In May 2025, Fiat unveiled the 500 Hybrid, a retrofitted version of the battery-powered 500e, equipped with a 12V-mild hybrid-assisted 1.0 Firefly petrol engine and a six-speed manual transmission. Production started in November 2025.

Sales and production

Production began in February 2020, shortly after FCA completed the new production line at Mirafiori Assembly. Production was paused starting on 13 March 2020 during the nationwide lockdown in Italy due to the spread of SARS-CoV-2 infections. By August 2022, it was the best-selling electric car in Italy. However, sales of the 500e have been poor in recent years in Europe and particularly the United States, where less than 500 units were sold in 2024, the year the 500e was reintroduced. Poor sales have led to Stellantis pausing production in its Mirafiori plant in Turin. The 500e competes with electric city cars like the BMW i3, Honda e, Mini Electric (marketed as the Mini Cooper SE in all markets outside the UK), Peugeot e-208, Renault Twingo Electric, Renault Zoe, Smart Forfour, and the Volkswagen Group New Small Family platforms (SEAT Mii / Škoda Citigo / Volkswagen e-Up). Initially, sales were limited to Europe only starting from 2020; other markets, such as Brazil and Israel, followed starting in 2021. Exports to the U.S. could follow if there is sufficient demand. The 500e is expected to go on sale in North America by the first quarter of 2024.

Equipment

The 500e is the first city car with level 2 autonomous driving, and the first FCA car equipped with the new UConnect 5 infotainment system. The advanced driver assistance systems systems include Autonomous Emergency Brake with pedestrian and cyclist detection; Intelligent Speed Assistant; Lane Control; Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control (iACC) and Lane Centering; and Emergency Call. The Android-based UConnect 5 infotainment system is displayed on a 260 mm (10.25 in) touchscreen. It has Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay connectivity, automatic call to the emergency services, and can also be used to monitor the car or control certain functions remotely using a smartphone app. Under European Union law, all EVs must produce some form of noise at low speeds to make pedestrians aware of their presence. Most cars use a spaceship-like tone; the 500e will instead play the score from Amarcord, composed by Nino Rota, when cruising below 20 km/h (12 mph). According to Fiat, alternative sounds will be downloadable in the future.

Performance

The 500e is offered with a choice of two motor and battery combinations. One is fitted to the entry level Action trim in the UK, equipped with a 70 kW (94 bhp) motor and a 24 kWh battery (21.2 kWh usable) that charges at up to 50 kW. The second are equipped in the higher level Passion, Icon, Red, and La Prima trims, with a 87 kW (117 hp) motor, 42 kWh battery (37.3 kWh usable), and 85 kW charger. With the larger battery and more powerful motor, the car is limited to 150 km/h (93 mph); these models can accelerate from 0–50 km/h (31 mph) in 3.1 seconds and 0–100 km/h (62 mph) in 9.0 s. The smaller battery reduces power and also weight, by 100 kg (220 lb), resulting in an acceleration of 0–100 km/h (62 mph) in 9.5 s. Both battery models can accelerate to 0–50 km/h (31 mph) in 3.1 seconds; the top speed is limited to 135 km/h (84 mph). Energy consumption under the WLTP cycle is 14.3 kWh/100 km (146 mpg‑e) for the 500e (42 kWh) and 18.1 kWh/100 km (116 mpg‑e) for the Abarth. For North America, the 500e is offered with the 87 kW (117 hp) traction motor and 42 kWh battery, giving it an estimated range of 149 mi (240 km) and consumption of 116 mpg‑e (18.1 kWh/100 km) under the EPA combined driving cycle. Observed consumption was markedly better than the estimate, at 12.4 kWh/100 km (169 mpg‑e) during testing by Ars Technica, using Range mode. The 500e has three driving modes branded Normal, Range, and Sherpa. Fiat's press release describes the features of Sherpa mode as: "Just like a Himalayan Sherpa, who is in charge of the whole expedition and guides it to the destination, this driving mode adjusts various parameters: maximum speed, limited to 80 km/h (50 mph); accelerator response, in order to reduce energy consumption; and deactivation of the climate control system and hea

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Specifications

name

Fiat 500e

Manufacturer

Fiat

Production

February 2020 –present

Model years

2020–present

Assembly

Italy: Mirafiori, Turin

Designer

Lorenzo Battisti, Dario Pellegrino at Centro Stile Fiat

Class

City car (A)

Body style

3-door hatchback, 3-door cabriolet, 4-door hatchback

Platform

STLA Small

Transmission

6-speed manual (mild hybrid)

Engine

1.0 L GSE FireFly I3 mild hybrid

Battery

24kWh lithium-ion, 42kWh lithium-ion

Electric range

185 km WLTP (24kWh), 320 km WLTP (42kWh)

Charging

DC:, 50kW (24kWh battery), 85kW (42kWh battery), 400V 3-Phase AC: 11kW, 230V AC: 6.6kW, 120V AC: 3.3kW

Wheelbase

2322 mm

Length

3632 mm

Width

1683 mm

Height

1527 mm

Kerb weight

1255 -

Predecessor

Fiat 500e (2013)

sp

uk

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Sources

• Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5861472CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_500eCC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1369419998 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fiat_500e_in_M%C3%BCnchen.jpgCC BY 4.0 · Photo: AuHaidhausen · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.

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