Fiat · Hatch · Small
Fiat 500e
The reborn Fiat 500 as an EV — built in Mirafiori, Turin. Cute, charming, and unmistakably Italian, but the 311 km WLTP range and tiny 185 L boot make it a city car only.
- Price from
- $52,500
- Range
- 311 km
- Battery
- 42 kWh
- 0–100
- 9.0 s
- Power
- 87 kW
- DC charge
- 85 kW
- ANCAP
- 4★
Verdict
The reborn Fiat 500 as an EV — built in Mirafiori, Turin. Cute, charming, and unmistakably Italian, but the 311 km WLTP range and tiny 185 L boot make it a city car only.
Pros and cons
What we like
- ✓ Genuine Italian design charm
- ✓ Compact 3.6 m length perfect for city parking
- ✓ Quick 25-min DC charge (10-80%)
What we don't
- ✕ Just 3-year vehicle warranty
- ✕ Tiny 185 L boot
- ✕ 4-star ANCAP rating trails most rivals
Best for
- City singles
- Design-led second-car buyers
- Inner-city couples
Compare the Fiat 500e
Side-by-side spec comparisons against the rivals Australian buyers cross-shop most often.
Specifications
Manufacturer-quoted figures. Real-world range and DC fast-charging speeds vary with temperature, terrain and driving style.
Performance
- Drive layout
- FWD
- Motor power
- 87 kW
- Motor torque
- 220 Nm
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.0 s
Battery & range
- Battery capacity
- 42 kWh
- Range (WLTP)
- 311 km
Charging
- AC charging
- 11 kW
- DC fast charging (peak)
- 85 kW
- 10–80% DC charge time
- 25 min
Dimensions
- Length
- 3,636 mm
- Width
- 1,683 mm
- Height
- 1,570 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,320 mm
- Boot (seats up)
- 185 L
Safety & warranty
- ANCAP rating
- 4 stars (tested 2021)
- Vehicle warranty
- 3 years
- Battery warranty
- 8 years / 160,000 km
Pricing & origin
- Price from
- $52,500
- Built in
- Italy
- Sale status
- on sale
Helpful guides
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