The Fiat 500e is the name of the electric variant of the Fiat 500. The Fiat 500e is a zero-emissions compact car that is totally electric and optimized for city driving and shorter distances. It is distinguished by its distinctive retro-inspired appearance and an electric motor that is powered by batteries.
Stellantis is getting ready to bring back the 500 city car for the 2024 model year, which would make Fiat showrooms adorable once more. This time, just the electric 500e version of the two-door hatchback will be available. This version's 117-hp electric motor will presumably be fuelled by a 32.3-kWh battery pack. This system is already available for purchase in Europe, where its estimated driving range is up to 199 miles (320km)per charge.
The 500ehas new exterior and interior design in addition to its retro-modern charm, which should add to its fashionable appeal. The Uconnect 5 software interface will presumably run on a sizable 10.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and interior materials look to have improved significantly from the extremely plasticky cabin of the previous-generation car. Similar to the gasoline-powered model that helped relaunch the Fiat brand in the U.S. in 2011, the new 500e is hoping to win over buyers with its Italian charm when it goes on sale in 2024, however, it will compete with other EVs that offer more interior space and longer driving ranges.
The Los Angeles Auto Show in 2023 is where a production version is expected to debut before going on sale in the first half of 2024 after being absent from the American market from the 2019 model year.
The interior of the new model looks more posh and has more cutting-edge technology, even if it is still similar in size and design to the 500e from the previous generation.Three stylish concepts displayed at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show offer a glimpse of what Fiat can achieve to raise the car's level of style.
The vehicle will probably be available as a hatchback and a convertible, the latter of which has a cloth roof that can be folded back while maintaining the side pillars. In Europe, Fiat offers a vehicle with a unique 3+1 door configuration, where the admission to the back seat is facilitated by a small half door that opens on the passenger's side.