They say fashion trends are cyclical, and some 13 years after the first retro Fiat 500 was launched, Fiat has redesigned the city car with a purely electric drivetrain. The most striking design detail is in the 3 door variant, with its suicide-style rear door harking back to the original 1957 Nuova 500.
The new 500 line up comprises three variants; the Action, Passion and Icon, each with “a specific product mission” according to Fiat. The 3 door 500 3+1 is initially only available in the “la Prima” launch specification, which includes full-LED headlights, 360-degree parking sensors, adaptive cruise control and more. The la Prima 3+1 is available in Rose Gold (pictured), Glacier Blue and Onyx Black.
Prices in Italy start from €19,900 for the Action model, which includes a €6,000 government electric vehicle incentive. Link to the full press release here.
500e Action
70kW motor
23.8kWh battery, 50kW DC fast charging, 11kW AC charging
180km WLTP range
500e Passion + Icon
87kW motor
42kWh battery, 85kW DC fast charging, 11kW AC charging
320km WLTP range
Source: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles