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Fiat 500e
MotorTrend says Fiat last sold an electric version of the 500, the 500e, in 2019, and the whimsical electric city car finally returned to U.S. shores when the 2024 500e launched with the Red Edition at a base price of $34,095, developing 118 hp and 162 lb-ft of torque and motivating the 500e from 0-60 mph in around 7.9 seconds based on MotorTrend's own testing; it says the U.S. gets only the larger battery option, which edges out the regular Nissan Leaf and has significantly more juice than the first-generation Mini Cooper SE. Car and Driver says the 500e faces stiff competition from other EVs that offer more interior space and longer driving ranges, but like the gasoline-powered model that relaunched the Fiat brand in the U.S. in 2011, the new 500e's hopes are pinned on winning buyers over with its adorable looks and Italian charm, calling it best suited as a second car.
Returning after a 2019 hiatus
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says Fiat last sold an electric version of the 500, the 500e, in 2019, and the whimsical electric city car finally returned to U.S. shores when the 2024 500e launched with the Red Edition at a base price of $34,095, developing 118 hp and 162 lb-ft of torque and reaching 0-60 mph in around 7.9 seconds based on MotorTrend's testing, with the U.S. getting only the larger battery option, which edges out the regular Nissan Leaf and has significantly more range than the first-generation Mini Cooper SE.
Charm over specs
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says the 500e faces stiff competition from other EVs that offer more interior space and longer driving ranges, but like the gasoline-powered model that relaunched the Fiat brand in the U.S. in 2011, the new 500e's hopes are pinned on winning buyers over with its adorable looks and Italian charm.
Best as a second car
Car and Driver's test (opens in a new tab) titled its review 'Best as a Second Car,' saying that while it won't solve the problem of charging access for those who park on the street, the 2024 Fiat 500e helps address one issue the EV space needs to work on: affordable variety.
Questions buyers ask
How much horsepower does the Fiat 500e have?
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says 118 hp and 162 lb-ft of torque.
When did the Fiat 500e return to the U.S. market?
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says the 2024 model year, after Fiat last sold an EV 500 in 2019.
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The 2026 Fiat 500e is built around Electric motor, rated at 117 horsepower across its subcompact electric hatchback body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2026 U.S. lineup has 2 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2026 500e seats 4 and is a Subcompact electric hatchback.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA recalls, complaints and crash ratings for the 2026 500e.
Explore this topic →Current model year
2026 Fiat 500e
The 2026 500e is a two-trim lineup, Pop and Icona, sharing one 117-horsepower motor and 42-kWh battery with up to 149 miles of EPA-estimated range.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
3 indexed Fiat 500e model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Fiat 500e | 2026 record → | |
| 2025 Fiat 500e | 2025 record → | |
| 2019 Fiat 500e | 2019 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Fiat 500e.
The Fiat 500e (project 332), also known as the 500 elettrica, is either a battery-electric car or mild-hybrid engine car by Italian manufacturer Fiat as the third generation of its 500 city cars, following the original 500 and second-generation 500. The third-generation 500e is manufactured at the Mirafiori plant in Turin, Italy, starting in 2020, and was sold alongside the second-generation 500, which was manufactured in Tychy, Poland until 2024.
- Safety
- The Fiat 500e has received several awards in international markets. In 2021, it was named Best Electric Small Car in the Best Car Awards organized by the Belgian automotive magazines Le Moniteur Automobile and AutoGids."Best Car Awards 2021: Electric Small". Le Moniteur Automobile (in French).
- Sales
- Production began in February 2020, shortly after FCA completed the new production line at Mirafiori Assembly. Production was paused starting on 13 March 2020 during the nationwide lockdown in Italy due to the spread of SARS-CoV-2 infections. By August 2022, it was the best-selling electric car in Italy.
- Models
- Initially, the 500e was available exclusively as a two-door cabriolet four-seater in the La Prima trimline, with production limited to 500 examples per country. Before any local incentives, the La Prima launch editions have a retail price of €37,900 in Italy.
- Equipment
- The 500e is the first city car with level 2 autonomous driving, and the first FCA car equipped with the new UConnect 5 infotainment system. The advanced driver assistance systems systems include Autonomous Emergency Brake with pedestrian and cyclist detection; Intelligent Speed Assistant; Lane Control; Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control (iACC) and Lane Centering; and Emergency Call.
- Performance
- The 500e is offered with a choice of two motor and battery combinations. One is fitted to the entry level Action trim in the UK, equipped with a 70 kW (94 bhp) motor and a 24 kWh battery (21.2 kWh usable) that charges at up to 50 kW.
- Charging
- The 500e models with a 42 kWh battery can accommodate DC fast charging at up to 85 kW, while the base model with the smaller 24 kWh battery is limited to 50 kW; all have an on-board AC charger that accommodates up to 11 kW.
Source: Fiat 500e (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Fiat 500e at a glance
- Production
- February 2020 –present
- Model years
- 2020–present
- Assembly
- Italy: Mirafiori, Turin
- Class
- City car (A)
- Body style
- 3-door hatchback, 3-door cabriolet, 4-door hatchback
- Platform
- STLA Small
- Engine
- 1.0 L GSE FireFly I3 mild hybrid
- Electric motor
- GKN Automotive G400 IPMS interior permanent-magnet synchronous motor
- Power output
- 70 kW (24 kWh battery), 87 kW (42 kWh battery), 114 kW (Abarth)
- Charging
- DC:, 50kW (24kWh battery), 85kW (42kWh battery), 400V 3-Phase AC: 11kW, 230V AC: 6.6kW, 120V AC: 3.3kW
- Transmission
- 6-speed manual (mild hybrid)
- Wheelbase
- 2322 mm
- Length
- 3632 mm
- Width
- 1683 mm
- Height
- 1527 mm
- Curb weight
- 1255 kg
- Predecessor
- Fiat 500e (2013)
- Designer
- Lorenzo Battisti, Dario Pellegrino at Centro Stile Fiat
Recent recalls (2 campaigns across the latest model years)
- October 2025, Exterior Lighting:Headlights. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Fiat 500e Battery Electric (BEV) vehicles. The headlight horizontal aim adjustment is not covered as intended, which can result in improperly adjusted headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of… Consequence: Improperly adjusted headlights can reduce driver visibility or create a glare for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
- July 2024, Air Bags:Frontal. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 2018-2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 2019-2023 Fiat 500X, Jeep Renegade, and 2024 Fiat 500E vehicles. A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat air bag from… Consequence: A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA for the 2024 Fiat 500e, most often about electrical system (2), unknown or other (2), power train (1).
Year by year
The Fiat 500e across 8 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records | NHTSA recalls | NHTSA complaints | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Fiat 500e | 110–116 | $650–$700 | 2 | |||
| 2025 Fiat 500e | 110–116 | $650–$700 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2024 Fiat 500e | 110–116 | $650–$700 | 2 | 2 | 5 | |
| 2019 Fiat 500e | 112 | $650 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2018 Fiat 500e | 112 | $650 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2017 Fiat 500e | 112 | $650 | 1 | 4 stars | ||
| 2016 Fiat 500e | 112 | $650 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 stars |
| 2015 Fiat 500e | 116 | $650 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the Fiat 500e, one model year at a time.
| Step | EPA records | Combined MPG/MPGe, midpoint | Electric range, miles | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 to 2024 | 1 to 2 | 112.0 to 113.0 | 84 to 145 | Labels: 500e All Season |
| 2015 to 2016 | 116.0 to 112.0 | 87 to 84 |
Buying used
What the Fiat 500e recalls and complaints are about.
| Model year | Campaigns | Systems recalled | Warnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | exterior lighting (headlights) | None |
| 2024 | 2 | air bags (frontal); exterior lighting (headlights) | None |
| 2016 | 1 | electrical system (propulsion system) | None |
| 2015 | 2 | electrical system (12v/24v/48v battery); electrical system (propulsion system) | None |
| System | Complaints | Share of all complaints | Worst model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 12 | 60% | 2015 (8) |
| fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 25% | 2015 (4) |
| unknown or other | 3 | 15% | 2024 (2) |
| power train | 3 | 15% | 2015 (1) |
| engine | 2 | 10% | 2015 (2) |
| exterior lighting | 2 | 10% | 2016 (2) |
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2016 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
Trim by trim
Every 2026 Fiat 500e trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pop | FWD | Electric Motor | 117 | 162 | 2,952 | – | – | $37,695 |
| Icona | FWD | Electric Motor | 117 | 162 | 2,952 | – | – | $39,695 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2026 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Specifications by year
Power, weight and towing for every Fiat 500e model year.
| Model year | Trims | Engines | Horsepower | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Fuel tank (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | Electric Motor | 117 | 2,952 | – | – |
| 2025 | 3 | Electric Motor | 117 | 2,952 | – | – |
| 2024 | 4 | Electric Motor | 111 | 2,952 | – | – |
| 2019 | 1 | Electric Motor | 111 | 2,980 | – | – |
| 2018 | 1 | Electric Motor | 111 | 2,980 | – | – |
| 2017 | 1 | Electric Motor | 111 | 2,980 | – | – |
| 2016 | 1 | Electric Motor | 111 | 2,980 | – | – |
| 2015 | 1 | Electric Motor | 111 | 2,948 | – | – |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for each model year. A range covers every trim KBB lists that year; a dash means KBB lists no figure.
Owning it
Oil, fluid and wheel-nut figures for the Fiat 500e.
| Model year | Engine oil | Brake fluid | Wheel-nut torque | A/C refrigerant | Key-fob battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | DOT 4 | – | R-1234yf | CR2032 |
| 2025 | – | – | – | R-1234yf | CR2032 |
| 2024 | – | DOT 4 | – | R-1234yf | CR2032 |
Source: the manufacturer's owner's manual for each model year. A dash means that year's manual gave no single value for it, for instance one that lists two oil grades or two key types.
Model-year recall record
Fiat 500e: which model years carry more or fewer federal safety recalls.
| Model year | Federal recalls on file | Complaints on file | Recalls most commonly affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | not available | ||
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | exterior lighting |
| 2024 | 2 | 5 | airbags, exterior lighting |
| 2023 | not available | ||
| 2022 | not available | ||
| 2021 | not available | ||
| 2020 | not available | ||
| 2019 | 0 | ||
| 2018 | 0 | ||
| 2017 | not available | ||
| 2016 | 1 | 4 | electrical system |
| 2015 | 2 | 11 | electrical system |
Method: recall counts and their affected components come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API, queried by exact make, model and model year. Complaint counts come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API, same query pattern. Data pulled 2026-09-04.
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Q01Is there a best year to buy a Fiat 500e?
Federal recall records don't single out a best Fiat 500e model year: recall counts across the 4 published model years checked here stay within a normal range of this nameplate's own average (about 1.5 recalls per year), with no year standing out as notably higher or lower. Recall count is one input, not a purchase verdict. It says nothing about a specific vehicle's price, mileage, accident history or maintenance record.
Q02What are common recall-related problems on the Fiat 500e by model year?
2025: exterior lighting. 2024: airbags, exterior lighting. 2016: electrical system. 2015: electrical system.
Diagnosing one of these symptoms? The recalled systems above map to this site’s own ownership desks: general, evidence-first guidance that applies regardless of whether the specific vehicle in front of you was ever part of a recall campaign: Climate and electrical, Buying, records and recalls.
Compared with
Models this Fiat 500e is most often compared with.
Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2026 500e come in?
The 2026 Fiat 500e (subcompact electric hatchback) comes in 2 trims: Pop, Icona.
Q02What are the 2026 500e trims?
The 2026 Fiat 500e trims are Pop, Icona, listed from the entry Pop up to the top Icona.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2026 500e use?
The 2026 Fiat 500e is built around Electric motor, rated at 117 horsepower across its subcompact electric hatchback body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2026 500e have?
The 2026 Fiat 500e is rated at 117 horsepower (Electric motor).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2026 500e?
The 2026 Fiat 500e is offered with FWD.