Fiat 500 Electric

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“The all-electric Fiat 500 fulfills its city car brief brilliantly, and is one of the best EVs you can buy today.”
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Model reviewed: 42 kWh Convertible Icon
Score: 8 / 10
“The Fiat 500 maintains the old car’s fashion accessory image, but it’s also a small EV with usable range, the latest charging tech and crucially it’s offered at a very tempting price. The less expensive and likely more popular hatchback version could score an extra half star when we try it.”
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Score: 10 / 10
“New all-electric Fiat 500 delivers the classic Italian style in an affordable package brimming with the charisma to take on the Mini Electric and Honda E.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“It has been a long time since Fiat has been at the top of its game, but with this new electric version of the 500, it has finally produced a winner. The exterior, as well as the interior design, are still as recognisable and cute as ever, but despite the retro bent look thoroughly modern. It’s also a convincing prospect to own and to drive.”
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Model reviewed: Action
Score: 8 / 10
“It feels to me like this is the perfect application for an electric car: small, relatively lightweight and usable.”
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Model reviewed: 42 kWh La Prima
Score: 8 / 10
“What strikes you most powerfully is that the Fiat 500 is now in a class of its own. The appeal and the impression of quality are now both outstanding.”
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Model reviewed: 500e Hatchback La Prima
Score: 7 / 10
“The Fiat 500e is light years ahead in terms of powertrain refinement than its forebears, but overall it is still not the most cultured device.”
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Model reviewed: 500 Convertible 42 kWh Passion
Score: 8 / 10
“Redlining a petrol Fiat 500 through every gear and hearing the chirrup of its tyres on roundabouts as you dodged through city traffic used to be one of the purest and most underrated driving experiences going. Somehow Fiat has translated that eagerness into an electric model.”
Author: Adam Binnie
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Fiat 500 seemed like a perfect fit for electric power and, now that a version is finally here, it’s clear to see those initial ideas were on the money.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Fiat 500 has been reborn with electric power. It’s an even better city car but the price has increased considerably” (Ben Custard)
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Model reviewed: Convertible range
Score: 6 / 10
“The reborn Fiat 500 Electric is now available as a dashing convertible. Electric performance is strong, but cabin space is tight and the boot is tiny.”
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Model reviewed: Hatchback range
Score: 7 / 10
“The Fiat 500 is reborn as an electric car. It has an impressive 199-mile range and retains its iconic good looks, but is now bigger, heavier and pricier than ever before.”
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Model reviewed: Icon 42kWh
Score: 8 / 10
“A small car with a very decent range, neat styling, competitive pricing and the tax, NI and fueling advantages of EV. Sal-sac in particular will be enticing.”
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Model reviewed: 500 Convertible 42 kWh Passion
“The Fiat 500 Electric is a very likeable and good-to-drive little car. It’s not cheap for the version with the more usable range, but the cut-price urban-range model is a handy extra offering.”
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Model reviewed: 500 Convertible Icon
“Bellissimo! In these dark and difficult times it’s great to drive a car that instantly puts a big smile on your face. But the new all-electric Fiat 500 brought me an automotive ray of welcome – if socially-distanced – Mediterranean sunshine and warmth.”
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Model reviewed: Action
“Would I buy this budget Fiat 500 Action model and could I live with its range? In a word, no. I’d pay more and go for the 500 that can manage almost 200 miles. You never know when you might have to make a long journey and a range of under 100miles would be a real pain.”
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Model reviewed: 42 kWh La Prima
Score: 6 / 10
“Owners of the current Fiat 500 who want to go electric but still want a stylish car with plenty of character are not going to be disappointed by this new arrival. In fact, it’s an improvement. What seemed like an eccentric move by Fiat turns out to have been a wise one.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“If you’re after an electric city car with iconic good looks then the New Fiat 500 with a relatively long official range for its segment and the ability to charge up more quickly than many of its electric supermini competitors, is a good bet for EV buyers in the city car class. Just don’t plan on putting anyone in the back or carrying lots of luggage.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“The iconic Fiat 500 city car has gone electric-only in its latest incarnation – and it’s better than its petrol predecessor in every way.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“A fantastic evolution of the 500 that keeps the charm but finally brings the comfort, efficiency and tech you want.”
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“As little electric cars go the 500 makes a fine job of its pollution free role and it comes with three drive modes to enable the driver to get the best out of its performance.”
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Model reviewed: Electric
“There’s substance behind the electric 500’s stylish update, with a useful range and improved driving experience compared to the old car. But that substance comes at a price.”
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Score: 8 / 10
“The Fiat 500 Electric is a welcome choice for EV buyers in the city car class, offering a fun driving experience and a decent 199 mile official driving range.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The Fiat 500 Electric is a modern urban electric car with a retro twist. It combines quirky looks with a fashionable interior but crucially it’s cheaper than the competition.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
Fiat’s electric 500 is a stylish urban runaround – just don’t expect a great deal of refinement once you’ve left the parameters of the city centre.
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Fiat 500 EV is a charming little car, has a decent range between charges if you go for the range-topping model and has a well-appointed interior. It might be noisy on the motorway and the rear seats are a bit of a squeeze, but if you want a small car that is perfect for use around town, the electric 500 should be on your shortlist.” (Sam Phillips)
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.4 / 10
“The previous Fiat 500 always felt a bit like a case of style over substance. With this impressively well-resolved and modern new 500, Fiat’s given us a generous dose of both sides.”
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Model reviewed: Icon
“Of all the small electrics I’ve driven, it is the idea of the Honda e I like the most, but the execution of this FIat. I wish it well. Which, for a modern 500, is a first.”
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Model reviewed: La Prima
Score: 8 / 10
“Cute, charming and surprisingly upmarket, this zero-emissions Fiat 500 city car is the EV that style-conscious urbanites have been waiting for.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“Fiat’s re-cast 500 is a solid, refined little electric car.”
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Model reviewed: Hatchback range
Score: 8 / 10
“The new Fiat 500 is great to look at and surprisingly good fun – just don’t expect to carry lots of people and luggage. Go for a version with the larger 42kWh battery for a decent range between charges.”
Author: Claire Evans
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Model reviewed: Cabrio range
Score: 10 / 10
“The Fiat 500 Cabrio is a terrific drop-top that just happens to be electric. Despite that, it’s well-priced, has a decent range and is better to drive than the Mini Cabriolet to boot. Naturally the boot is tiny, just like the rear seats, however there’s plenty of room for two up front to lounge out in comfort.”
Author: Steve Huntingford
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7.5 / 10
“Just as previous Fiat 500s dating back to the 1950s have been great city cars, the Fiat 500 Electric excels around town. The Action trim sets a new level for EV affordability, although the meagre battery range means you could not buy it intending to go more than short distances from your home. Other versions are more flexible, even if none of them are fast. The Fiat 500 Electric is a great little EV for a keen price, ideal for young urban trendies or as a second family vehicle. Highly recommended.” (James Morris)
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