Fiat's 500 Reimagined for an Electric Future
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.
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
