Stellantis has been slower than most major automotive companies to embrace the arrival of electric vehicles. Ram has not one but two electric trucks coming; Jeep has big plans as well. But the first modern EV of the 202s for America from will come from a different brand ... one you may not have realized was still selling cars in the United States. Fiat (yes, Fiat) just announced details of the all-new and all-electric 2024 Fiat 500e.
Here's what you need to know about it.
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How much range does the Fiat 500e have?
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Fiat estimates the 500e will get 149 miles of EV range from its 42-kWh battery pack. That elevates it from a compliance car — the last generation only offered 84 miles — to "urban commuter" range.
The 500e can charge from 0-80 percent in 35 minutes with 85-kW fast charging or from 0-100 percent on a home Level 2 charger in four hours and 15 minutes.
How much power does the Fiat 500e have?
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The Fiat 500e packs 117 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque. It can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 8.5 seconds. The 500e can be driven in Normal mode, Range mode with one-pedal driving and regenerative braking and Sherpa mode for maximum efficiency.
The Fiat 500e will sing to you
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Fiat is leaning into the Italian flair. Instead of sounding like a spaceship, the 500e's Acoustic Vehicle Alert System "sings" to pedestrians with a song called "the sound of 500" by Flavio Ibba-Marco Gualdi. The vehicle also welcomes passengers with a digital melody to provide "an immersive Italian experience."
The Fiat 500e will have fashion-style product drops
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Taking a cue from the fashion industry, the Fiat 500e will do limited-run "product drops" of special edition vehicles. The first is the Fiat 500 RED pictured here.
When does the Fiat 500e arrive?
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The Fiat 500e will hit North American dealers in early 2024. It will be assembled in Italy, making it ineligible for the federal tax credit.
How much will the Fiat 500e cost?
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The starting MSRP for the Fiat 500e is $32,500 or $34,095 when you factor in the destination charge. That will make it one of the cheapest electric cars you can buy. To ease the buying process, Fiat also created a Fiat Live Store for online ordering that will have you consult live with a Fiat Genius.
