Electric Fiat 500e: Has Fiat just created the coolest EV of all?

The new Fiat 500 is only going to be available with an electric powertrain. In this CarGurus UK review EV expert Vicky Parrott gets an early drive in a left-hand-drive 500e on UK roads and comes away thinking it might just be one of the most compelling electric cars yet.

Pros
Affordable for an EV
Drives very well, both in town and on the open road
High-tech infotainment system

Cons
Lumpy and unsettled ride
Cramped rear seats
Short range with the smaller battery

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[mikedignum]

This could be my first e-car...Range and looks are just what I'm looking for in a small car.

[wobby]

A smashing looking, brilliant little second car, especially with the larger battery, love it.

[andrekleyn]

The more I see reviews about this Fiat, the more I like it. Especially in this color. Looks awesome 😎

[swanblake]

Looks great. Back off 50 miles on each range options for real world range. I think this is also the first convertible -ish EV

[tpv]

LOVE IT.
About $55 - $65 K in 'OZ' (Australia) I was told when they arrive in early 2022.

[shivraajpatil]

Hi . can it be charged by solar panels.

[edmaluf]

Yes.
(Just replying to the question on the title)

[evokki]

Well, those 17" wheels are not that comfy, just take the 15" wheels from Fiat and it is so much more comfy.

[whitemoor]

Good objective review, much better than some of the more 'gushing' ones I have seen today. I'm still not comfortable though with a £24k purchase price being referred to as 'affordable'. Not exactly a car for the people as per the original?

[chockycake]

Looking forward to picking mine up in June. Will be sad to see the leaf go, but can’t wait for the extra mileage 😊

[oscare.quiros]

Cool EV and an excellent review. Thanks

[MiniEggs]

When using CarPlay navigation maps do you get turn directions on the DRIVER display like you do in Renault Clio? Thanks

[josirivera]

Hope we can get this in California love my 2018 500e

[pigeonpoo]

Thanks for addressing the ride quality. Explains (perhaps) why Honda uses really expensive suspension? Could the ride be less 'busy' in the basic (100kg lighter) models?

[Brontesister]

Do you feel the hard ride is worse on the 500E than on the petrol model? I have had two Lounge 500s and both were a lumpy ride.

[ajs]

Love the car. Love the review! Great shots of the car. Not many people do that!

[YourMajestyTheKing]

I think that the fiat 500 electric is THE perfect EV. Its a must have even if u have a Taycan

[jonathanmellish]

I was interested in seeing the third door option.

[chrislox]

Lovely design, but let's face it no one should believe manufacturers battery range claims. They are about as realistic as mpg figures on conventional motors!

[ChrisTaylor-xvtc]

Lovely cute little EV - problem is their dealer network are absolute rubbish. A a reviewer you get a nice shiny car off Fiat but look at the owners clubs on Social media & see how they are treated. My wife wanted one of these & we drove hundreds of miles to not one, not two but three Fiat Main Dealers & they were all worse than useless. Not one of them knew what the battery was, 2 of them had no idea about servicing intervals or costs & 2 of them told us it has a heat pump like our Tesla. It doesn't! They claim they don't sell many as an excuse for not knowing anything - Avoid the car or be prepared to be treated badly by the dealers.