Want an electric car with personality and one that doesn't break the bank well? I give you exhibit a or maybe exhibit ey for [Music] Italian contrary to misinformation electric cars are becoming more popular America's gas stations may look like this many years from now, not anytime soon though EVS doesn't meet a sterile dystopian future at least if Fiat has
The second generation 500e is bigger and better, with a personality that would overflow the Coliseum. Chances are the ghost of Sergio Maron would actually encourage people to buy this one. Its range is EPA rated at 149 Mi, low for some, perfectly fine for others because the chin quento is a city car. This is the natural habit behind its happy face. There's, seating for four more on that later. Normally, the automakers give us loaded cars to test. This is a base.
Model and, with shipping, goes for just over $34,000. If you're buying, it does not qualify for the $7,500 federal tax credit, but it does if you're leasing. Ironically, this inspired model comes in a choice of paint colours: white, black and, and course, Red, while the more expensive inspired by beauty is only in rose gold inspired by Music, just black, the single option on any of them.
Are summer performance tyres? Fiat says they only come one way and implies all versions will be special editions of sorts smitten with colour or trim. Don't wait to pull the trigger. It may not stick around Long Bono. Uh yeah, that Bano will be happy if you buy this one. Money generated by Red goes to the global fund which helps to end deadly pandemics 500e has been slipping into tight parking spaces in Europe for 2 years now, so any kinks should be ironed out its closest
Competitors are the Mini Cooper SE and Volvo's upcoming ex30 time for another edition of Fran or no Fran. Any bet, no frunk, and there's a little bit of room. There's no doubt 500e is built in the land of pizza and terms what a sweet bunch of Easter eggs. The Bay has hints of hot dogs and apple pie. There's no engine oil to check a prop. Rod could have saved some money. No, here's what moves the 500e: the 17-in front wheels are turned by a permanent
Magnetic motor making 117 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque to move 3,000 lb of car all-wheel drive is not a thing batteries are included us only gets the larger 42 KW hour pack its Max charge rate is 85 KW the ignition startup tone is as cute as the [Music] car shutdown serious Jeopardy bu bum, and it's close 500e is straightforward for a fun car it has a small cluster that's all
Business, the transmission is single speed love the big buttons. There are three Drive modes range add regeneration drag. Sherpa is for squeezing out maximum range partly by capping speed at 50 mph 500e doesn't have the performance of a Porsche Tyon Turbo. It'll Dart to 60 mph in about 8 and 1/2 seconds, but it is an electric vehicle with lots of low-end torque, so it feels Punchy off the line. Neighbours will know exactly when
You hit 20 M an hour because, at that point, the 500e belts out a little tune not sure if you can hear [Applause] [Music] this. They might think the ice cream truck is coming. It doesn't deliver espresso shot jolts if acceleration like that is important, but it feels perky at City speeds, always ready for a good time, and would keep teens out of trouble top.
Speed is 94 mph driving Dynamics. Uh, the 500e is Miata-grade fun. Remember heavy batteries in the floor and a low centre of gravity. It's fun to Chuck into Corners. The suspension is firm but never uncomfortable, which means body motions are well controlled, and the steering weight is about perfect, even a little bit of Road feel. The short wheelbase means choppy pavement can cause some bucking at certain speeds, and the 500 is considered a city car highway.
Driving at 75 mph shouldn't stress anyone out. Its even moderately quiet range and charge speed might keep this from long-distance travel comfort from behind the wheel. This never feels like a tiny clown car. Uh, the vibe is actually surprisingly spacious, and the seating position is high enough so that you won't feel intimidated in heavy traffic on tight Urban streets. It's more relaxing to drive a compact car without any worries about sharing the side view.
Mirrors off, it scores parking spots that Honda Civics have to pass up, it's the ultimate grocery getter meant as a compliment, and you won't see this Eevee coming and going. It has personality. Did I mention it's Nimble? Do you take turns all the time? Watch this absolutely brilliant that's a standard two-lane road around 32 ft wide; no sweat, the average range is rated at 149 miles, and in mixed driving with temperatures in the mid-50 low.
The 60s, I'm nailing that now on the highway. You're probably going to lose 30 m when you're travelling over 70 M an hour, but this is a city car. That's its Mission, and it does it really well. All the information for making good decisions is front and centre, nothing complicated. Playing with the modes gives drivers an idea of how much range can be added or subtracted. It can't be customized, though in normal mode, this drives and brakes like a
Regular cars throw it into range mode, which adds a lot more healing drags, so there is a one-pedal driving Dynamic if you want it. My foot was never on the brake. It came to a complete stop. Also, the dynamic of the brake pedal going from recovery to the hydraulic brakes is seamless. Throw it into Sherpa mode for maximum range, and it shuts down the HVAC system plus reduces power significantly, making this car pretty slow. The good thing is
If you need speed right away, there's a click at the bottom of the throttle. Travel push through that, and you get maximum speed. Again, EVS are only for some. The best experience requires charging where you sleep. This can be DC fast-charged, but a top speed of 855 KW means it would take 35 minutes to hit 80% charge on a spent pack. Fiat throws in a free home charger or $600 worth of charge credit on the Free to Move network.
Using 240-volt level two charging, the 500e will juice up from 5 to 100% in about 6 hours. Using 120, it's closer to 37, but here's the thing those who only travel 30 to 40 miles a day, that will work for them because, one, it eliminates the expense of installing level two charging, and second, you can always go to a DC fast charger if you need a quick battery top off for what it's worth this car seems to charge faster than Fiat claims to go from 10 to
100 100% in just over 4 hours, pulling 40 amps. Things are clean and simple inside. Kudos to Fiat Engineers for carving out space in a small car with little details, too. The more expensive inspired by models get a textured panel here, plus heated seats with synthetic leather adjustment manual red editions will leave your bottom cold cushions firm in a good way, the cloth is breathable, and advertising is the brand. This six-speaker audio system is average hope the
The upgraded JBL system in other 500s is punchier looking for the door release if the power goes out. Here's a backup: sadly, no sunroof is available, at least for now; I've driven significantly larger cars with fewer storage spaces, helped by a flat floor and a good amount of stuff stashed away in here, also umbrella Pockets. Ironic we don't use those in Seattle. It's a pride thing. The only cup holder here is quite a reach for your cappuccino being an Atlantis product.
There's the latest UK Connect user interface. The 10 and a/4 in the screen are also found in Alpha Romeo's canal. This is a solid system overall with good response. All 500e get auto climate notice. There are physical buttons thanks to Fiat Android Auto and Apple car play. Are Wireless using apps to find charging stations in a pinch? A phone charge pad is standard across the board. It shouldn't be a surprise that the room is tight back here. It's a small car.
I'm 5'9, and I have like fingers worth of Headroom. The cushions are low and short so that thigh support could be better, but I am surprised that there's adequate knee, leg, and foot room for my 32 inseam. Um, there's a cup holder, but that's about it for features: no USB ports to charge phones, no seatback pocket, no adjustable vents certainly no climate zone. Um, the real test is, will your friends get an Uber, or will they ride back here? I would ride back here.
But I'm cheap Frugal I'm Frugal Fiat says two is an important number for the 500 generation 2 is two 2 in longer 2 in wider with 2 in of additional seat travel tall people can drive this car the design is a simple, elegant classic with nothing tacked on people love the look I get it it's adorable these look like The Time Tunnel uh it's a TV show in the 1960s look it up and eyebrows monochromatic it almost looks like the car is dunked in plastic.
Tip: some cars twice the price and size have half the attitude, and the 500e is bought online with the help of Fiat genius shades of Apple. Uh, that helps with the Good Vibes. It's never a good sign when I ditch the flatbed of TP, for a regular shopping cart should be expected. This is a small vehicle. There's some storage under here room for a travel charge cord. Even with 17-inch wheels, there's no room for a spare, just a repair kit dropping.
The seat is a cinch. It sure would be useful if the front passenger seat folded flat to carry really long things as it is. The rear seats have a large lip, and that reduces practicality. Now eyeballing it, I figured three packs of softness and absorbency might fit in the back at only 7 and 1/2 cubic feet. That's optimistic. It's a small boot. Even with just a couple packs of the two-ply, the hatch needs a healthy push time for red, light, Greenlight green light.
500e is an Italian design as classic as the Mona Lisa. The driving Dynamics are good for a grin, especially when snaking through tight Urban streets. For a small car, the front passenger space is roomier than expected. Physical buttons and a good interface make this easy to use yellow lights. Simplified online buying is appealing, but models need more option choices in everyday driving 500 feels spunky. It's not a bar, though 149 M of the range is all that's required for its City Car.
Mission people will still want more red lights. You'll have to locate a dealer to pick one up, which might be at a Chrysler store or Dodge, maybe Alpha Romeo. Best of luck there. A small car means a small back seat a small car means a tiny trunk, duh. Many owners will keep the back seat. St dropped complaining that the 500e doesn't have 400 m of range is like criticizing Simone Biles for not placing in the marathon; she's good at what she does, so she is the Fiat.
500e isn't for everybody, and it's not supposed to be. It's a terrific City car and cute as a plush toy in yellow. This thing would look exactly like Pikachu to the point where Nintendo would probably Sue over copyright infringement. This car is too small for some, if only because people feel safer with more metal around them for protection, but for the few that like to wear their vehicles like a jetpack, the Fiat 500e shows the future of EVS can be
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