2018 Fiat 500e Electric

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$32,995
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 2, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Easy to maneuver in tight parking spaces

Lacks some modern driver aids

Addition of a standard rearview camera

Agile handling prowess makes it fun to drive

The rear seat room and cargo area are meager due to its compact size

Loaded with all the modern interior features

The driving range is subpar in its class

Specs & Features

$32,995

price

111 hp

horsepower

147 lb.-ft.

torque

1-Speed Direct Drive

transmission

electric FWD 1A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Belonging to the subcompact hatchback segment, the 2018 Fiat 500e Hatchback carries all the qualities of a true electric vehicle. With a starting price of MSRP $32,995, the Fiat 500e Hatchback offers a single trim. This puts it in direct competition with cars like the Volkswagen e-Golf, the Chevrolet Bolt, and the Nissan Leaf. There aren#39;t any powertrain options to explore here. The 500e hatchback is equipped with a single motor setup and a 24-kWh battery with a rated power output of 111 horsepower. Through this setup, the 500e hatchback gets a range of 84 miles. In a straight line, the 500e hatchback clocks a 0-60 of 9.6 seconds. While the powertrain leaves you devoid of choices, the choice is instead offered through the 6 beautiful colors available for the car.

Buying Advice

Since the Fiat 500e comes with a single trim option. You only get to choose between the optional features available, out of which, we recommend going for the sunroof which costs an additional $795, and also the Black interior accents ($395) to make the cabin better in terms of looks and quality.

Trims

    Base
    $32,995 onwards
    • Engine: electric FWD 1A
    • Horsepower: 111 hp hp
    • Torque: 147 lb.-ft.
    • 0-60 mph: 8.4 sec
    • Top Speed: 88 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 112 mpg

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Price

$32,995

Engine

electric

Rating

6.55

Horsepower

111 hp

Torque

147 lb.-ft.

Capacity

5

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2018 Fiat 500e Electric vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    8.4 sec16.7 sec88 mph
    6.5 sec14.9 sec-
    9.7 sec17.3 sec-
    9.9 sec17.7 sec85 mph

    2018 Fiat 500e Electric vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      121 mpg103 mpg112 mpg-
      127 mpg110 mpg119 mpg416/572 mi.
      125 mpg100 mpg113 mpg-
      118 mpg96 mpg107 mpg-

      2018 Fiat 500e Electric vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        142.4 in.64.1 in.60.1 in.4.5 in.90.6 in.
        176.4 in.70.5 in.61.4 in.5.9 in.106.3 in.
        172.9 in.71.8 in.58.2 in.7 in.104.3 in.
        164 in.69.5 in.62.8 in.6 in.102.4 in.

        2018 Fiat 500e Electric vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          7 cu.ft.78.6 cu.ft.10 cu.ft.
          16.9 cu.ft.81.4 cu.ft.56.6 cu.ft.
          14.2 cu.ft.90.7 cu.ft.33.2 cu.ft.
          23.6 cu.ft.92.4 cu.ft.30 cu.ft.

          2018 Fiat 500e Electric vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            83.1 cu.ft.7 cu.ft.10 cu.ft.
            81.4 cu.ft.16.9 cu.ft.56.6 cu.ft.
            33.2 cu.ft.14.2 cu.ft.33.2 cu.ft.
            30 cu.ft.23.6 cu.ft.30 cu.ft.

            2018 Fiat 500e Electric vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              770 lbs.2980 lbs.
              827 lbs.3640 lbs.
              1020 lbs.3433 lbs.
              -3563 lbs.

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