2024 Fiat 500e First Drive | Fiat's Plucky EV Is The Italian Answer to Chic Urban Transport 

Good video great little car. There’s a place in this world for something besides four-door jacked up 3 ton trucks that cost 80 grand.

Honestly I think it’s fantastic! It’s adorable, efficient, zippy, and unique. Haters gonna hate.

The black plastic door cards are surprising and disappointing, because Fiat has traditionally been really good with using colorful materials and different textures to mask a budget interior. Hard black plastic seems very un-Fiat-like. Having said that, I've always loved the 500, and I'm happy to see them come back to North America in any form. (And as cool as the 500e is, does anyone else wish Fiat had brought back the ICE Abarth?)

Great video. I tracked my personal commuting habits, bought a 2017 500e - and luckily can use it as my full-time ride. It charges to 105-122 mile range, and regen braking is a huge benefit. I can deliver 22+ folding chairs easily. I am about to add a bike rack. I love the comfort, lightness and efficiency. Will consider 500e Cabrio in the future! Thank you Fiat.💥💥💥

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I drive a 2017 500e and it has been great for a daily commuter. These cars are perfect for urban enviroments and I expect the new model with the longer range will be a big improvement.

This is exciting! My wife and I really miss our 500 pops, and I'm glad to see them back. The range for me isn't an issue. I'd be using it to commute 30 miles each way. Given gas has shot up to $5 a gallon where I am, I've been looking for an EV for under $40k. The price is a little steep, but if I can lease or finance at $300 a month near zero down, it's a no brainier for me. I think if they dropped the (red) it would be closer to $30k. For comparison, the second fiat 500 pop we purchased new was $16k after taxes in 2015.

It's very cute, but $37,000 USD means around $50,000 CAD and... yeah, that's not going to happen, even if I'm pretty much the target market for the car. (I'm short, live alone, and have a longish commute)

I think the price of this vehicle will make it really hard to sell. It might end up like the Mazda MX-30. Both have a high price, low range, and less practical design. Not only that, Fiat has to fight the negative stigma of it being a unreliable. I wish Fiat the best of luck, but I wouldn't be surprised if it got discontinued due to poor sales.

Crazy that marketers didn't think the Fiat Panda (4x4) wouldn't be a good fit for the US. Even crazier is that Fiat didn't see fit to electrify the current Panda (without turning its successor into an SUV)

It's the same price as the Mini Cooper SE which I have owned since 2021 21000mi on the odometer . I currently get 4.7mi/KWH on Continental tires, 50/50 city and highway. Efficiency on the stock Hankook tires was even higher at 5.0mi/KWH. Seems like a hard sale when the Mini Cooper is still in the the same segment, which is made in Oxford England. Too bad the redesigned Mini Cooper SE will be made in China starting next year.

Bought the "Red" version with the 42 KWh battery in 2023 (in France). Reliability problems from day one. I couldn't use the car for months. When I got it back, the range was barely 155 km, so, less than 100 miles. Good luck if you buy it....

I love this as a second car. Looking around most people are alone in their vehicles and most aren't going very far. So for a running around town car, this would be perfect. Though in a nation where most people are buying trucks as daily drivers, such a small car will be a hard sell.

Wow Alex you’re nailing these reviews, especially given the much more intricate details of modern EV cars. Cheers!

Man alive those trousers are tight…….makes the back seats of the 500 look spacious 🎉🎉🎉

I have owned a 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 5spd and a 2015 Fiat 500 Abarth 6spd automatic and kept both about 3yrs. Not a single problem with either one. Service was fine. Enjoyable and would buy another in the future...

This is more interesting than the new 4Runner which I've waited for a decade. 🤣

Good idea, but only makes sense if these lease for

oh CUTE!! And I love all the little easter eggs! Especially the FIATFIATFIAT seats!

I kinda like this little cutie. It’s a 2 door knockabout runabout without a ginormous price tag and has just almost enough range to be everyday useful. And it’s got a decent size front cabin and seating area for two larger people. Plus it got the classic Fiat 500 style look. Unless it’s becomes a hit in the boutique car world, we still will probably not see large numbers of these sold in the US. Too bad we won’t see the convertible or the canary yellow or robins egg blue color choices.

Great review, I owned the Gen 1 and traded it in for A Chevy Bolt this past September, mainly because of the limited range and exhaustion from having to charge every other day coupled with sub par climate control system. I gave up beauty for practicality. Couldn't wait for the 2024 model. BTW, you look like you lost some weight, looks good on you.

At 7:42 Tactical maneuver elbowing that rear seat headrest into position, without even breaking eye contact with the camera. Gave me a good laugh.

@23:12 cute Easter egg. Is that your kid with the “gnahahah” and hand wave , Alex ( ​​⁠ )?

European streets are Totally different to the US. What we Europeans find this little car amazing.

I owned the Fiat Abarth in NYC. I had so much fun driving it.

Neat car, thanks Alex! I'm waiting for the Aptera before I make another switch. Have you looked into that one? It's not quite production ready yet but we're hoping it won't be long!

great review! I ordered my rose gold and can't wait for it to get here. I do really wish it had a sunroof, though! : (

Nice little commuter. If you gotta run errands around town this looks to the job.

It’s a tough sell as is, but I’d definitely consider buying one if it were a convertible!

Such a good looking and fun vehicle. Makes me wish I didn't need anything more than this size of vehicle. Thanks Alex. Love your reviews.

This is the kind of ev that I’ve been waiting for. I live in LA, and this would be a perfect commuting and errand car for tight parking lots. The fact that it is more affordable than where the ev market seems to be. That being said, I would love an ev Fit or Corolla hatch.

Hope to see 15 inch wheel options out here.

Coming from Europe there's lots I want to love about the 500e. It's like the new Prius in a way where the PR dept pushes it two steps forward and one stride back. It is too expensive in Europe for the sake of appealing to typical new 500 buyers (wealthy who wants a 4th car who would buy a MINI). The debut for the car was literally adorned with Italian fashion brands and that show's Fiat's aim. Profit begets inflation afterall ... The scratchy plastic doors is definitely a step back from the exposed painted metal that was an attractive, characterful element of the previous 500. The big fat tyres don't help but only the 24kWh 500e has sensible rubber. There should be no reason for Fiat not to have a Panda on the same platform. Or at least a Giardinia (estate) 500 The 500e is almost 4 years old now? Fiat/Stellantis should pull their fingers out and step up their act with some needed versatility, not fashionable toys for rich tastes.

In Europe we have Jeep Avenger - built in Poland in Tychy with bigger Fiat 600. 4 door, 5 people ev as well as ICE option. Wondering if Jeep brings the smallest one in US.

Wow, such a cool little car. Glad FIAT is bringing this EV back to the states.

I miss my 500 Abarth, but they're asking for a lot of money for this for me to consider it. Would be perfect for my commute

3:07, the silouette is La Mole Antoneliana, former synagogue and currently the museum of the cinema, not the cathedral.

Just think, in a year or two, golf courses can buy them for $10k, take the doors off and use them for luxury golf golf carts.

I will say that I am excited we are finally getting usable small EVs. I think they had a really good opportunity here to make this car price comparable to an ICE vehicle. With a battery this small, it can't be that expensive to make. I will be curious to see how the upcoming Mini Cooper electric will fair. But for 35k, it would be hard to convince me to pass on a Kona for this. I think we also have to keep in mind about leases. Just comparing MSRP is easy since it doesn't change often. But the current lease price of any Hyundai EV is impossible to beat. According to Fiatusa right now, the lease for the 500e is awful compared to a Hyundai.

At that price, the higher trim does need to add some more premium features. I would want memory seats/profiles. Reduce the hard plastic as well. We love our 2014 Fiat 500e that is primarily driven by our daughter. I would use it a lot more if I didn't have to mess with her seat setup every time.

I really wish it was a trucklet since we can't get any kei vehicles. Ok, I didn't realize it was a Product Red, not just a red trim level.

We love our 2015 500e! Still going strong!

Yes! Bring on the convertible! Especially the Abarth version!

So happy 😆 it’s back ❤❤❤❤❤ love both versions ( old and new) .

The new MINI Cooper SE (J01) is going to be vastly superior to this 500, but it’s gonna be a hot minute before we get it in the US. Glad to see Stellantis hasn’t given up on style-forward small cars

Drum brakes are also much easier on maintenance in the rust belt areas and mainly on brakes that are hardly used thanks to regen

How does it compare to the (no longer built) MX30 for $20k?

Love two spoke steering wheels 😻

This is great. A two door electric is what I’m looking for. Is this and the mini cooper ev the only two-doors ev? I’ll have to see the cooper ev as well

Do they have a thermoregulate battery ? If yes, is it possible pre-conditioning the battery for a quick charge in a cold weather ?? It's the time for little EV...

Frustrated that I have to choose between adaptive cruise or cloth seats. I live in the sunbelt, so leather means more sweating. But my commute is much more tolerable with adaptive cruise.

This will never sell at that price and I wouldn’t be surprised to see screaming lease deals in a year or two. China sells a BYD Seagull for $10k. Even at a 100% premium to that car (which honestly isn’t far off where this is) this should be $25k tops.

It's lighter, shorter, has a bigger battery, and gets lower range/lower mpge than my 2020 ioniq. How? For context, my 2020 had a 38.8kwh battery, was 3900lbs, had a full 2 rows with 5 seats, full hatch that was bigger than this with the rear seats down, and it got 5mi/kwh.

If you want to see some hilarious depreciation, just check a used one of these in a year or two lol😂

If Fiat gives 'rear seat delete' factory option, this will be my first EV.

Seems like a fun little ride especially if they bring the convertible to the US. Ok Alex, how does this compare to the old Chevy Spark EV. Thanks to your review on the old Spark EV, it made me test drive one 3+ years ago and ultimately to purchase one. If only GM would've updated it over the years. If only the Spark had a faster onboard charger and more range. Fiat did a nice job with the new 500e but not enough for me to replace the Spark.

There are many BMW i3 owners who have been looking for a similar small EV. The question is if this will be available on lease and eligible for the $7500 tax break.

MINI SE (F56BEV) has slightly less range and safety tech, but I'd still take it over this. It's not enough of a difference to matter. SE ends up being significantly nicer, similar pricing from new. Slightly more practical, more power, and it just looks better. FIAT says it's a style focused vehicle, but cheaps out without cutting the price? Not worth it.

Can’t wait for the convertible to hit the market. I’ll be the first in line to buy one!!!!

Alex, have you heard any word on the 600e coming to the US? It’s strange to me that didn’t bring that car instead, given that it’s a bit larger and has 4 doors.

Good for Fiat! I think Alex would agree that the only proper way to review the 500E is to rent one for a week in Turin. Still time to beat tourist season.

Regen in Polestar 2 RWD and Model 3 RWD is super strong. My FWD e-Golf has weak regen in comparison. Not convinced FWD helps regen. I think battery size matters more than driven wheels since bigger packs can accept more power input.

Love the looks. Were I in the market for such a vehicle, it would be on the short list.

$100 lease special. I would consider it. 😊

Seeing Alex kneeling to look under the hood made me laugh 😂. But seriously, thinking about this vehicle involved in crash with most popular vehicle in US (F150) gives me chills.

Cute. I'd like one if it was $25K, was 1 foot longer and had four doors. I am waiting for Ford, GM, Honda, Toyota, VW, Kia, Hyundai, etc to build affordable EVs in the USA (or at least NA). My 2019 Golf wagon is the most practical and efficient vehicle I have ever had, so what I'd really like is a small EV or PHEV station wagon like you can get in Europe. The current crop of large and expensive EVs is a nearly saturated market in the US. Perhaps a new and improved Bolt will be the answer (if GM brings it back with that name.)

To sell in the USA, FIAT will need to bring a 4-door version to market.

How does this compare to the electric Mini? That seems like another "style focused" offering.

This is cute and easy to park, but otherwise it is the low dog on the totem pole of EVs. A new new LEAF with similar range, high reliablity, broad dealer network, and way more room for $29K is a far better deal. When the 1st Fiat 500e in 2014, Chrysler's Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne 500e famously said to an audience at the Brookings Institute: " “I hope you don’t buy it because every time I sell one it costs me $14,000; I’m honest enough to tell you that.” IF I recall correctly, the 1st generation sold so poorly that Fiat had to severely discount them ($10K?). I have an acquaintance in SoCa who bought one for a commute that fit in its range and it was amazingly cheap to buy and drive back then. At this price, with this range (even though it is a big improvement over the 2014 model's 84 miles), and lack of dealer network it looks to me like this is still a money losing proposition for Fiat. ply

Lots of videos today lol. I like it!

This should start at 25k tops for that poor range and slow recharge time. Then bring the Abarth in at 30k. Electric car resale values drop like a rock too, so wait a year and buy it used for 20k.

Need to be around 30K. So with the tax credit lease you can get the 7500. Then it makes it a decent car. 34K is way too steep especially because cars like the Chevy bolt were offered for 27.5K

I want one so bad but for me at least it is not practical. Would love to complete my FCA US line up!

Alex was listening to Dik Dik. LOL.

Seems like the Mini Cooper SE is an obvious alternative. I loved my old Fiat 500c but these models seem to have lost the magic. Interior styling doesn't grab me. I actually prefer the old compliance car 500e to this. Convertible model would change the equation though.

I love it!

Interesting. Thank you. I thought a light vehicle specified this way would have much better performance. The range, power, recharge, price, size tradeoff are awful value compared to a Model 3. Good try. But no thanks. Don't want an expensive golf cart. Perhaps Stellantis can actually make money on these in the $12-15k range. Then it might sell as a material affordable alternative.

Waiting for BYD and a $20K city car. 😉

It looks like a good urban commute car. But I would buy the electric Mini instead.

Wonder if this electric set up would fit in a Fiat Spider. Always thought it would be an awesome little electric sports coupe, maybe it will be resurrected as such.

they should take out the back seat for a commuter car...or longer range version and add about 12kw of battery

vegan leather too. I'm buying it one day 😃

My problem with FIAT (fix it again Tony) is they are not really known for their dependability.

Problem is the price. If this was around the old Bolt or Leaf it would be competitive.

Needs a NACS connector, rear seat delete, drop the price 10K.

Alex.. brother, you’re getting flaco! 💪🏼

I've never put a tablet computer in a glove box. Also, never replaced a temporary spare tire with a full size spare. Not sure anyone does. :-)

Americans cannot fathom owning anything smaller than a three row tank

But with EVs being a heavier vehicle wouldn't it be better for stopping distances to have four wheel disc brakes?

Take my money !

30 Gs?????

Has BMW decided if they are going to sell the new MINI Cooper electric in the US? The last thing I remember hearing was maybe.

I'll take the $10k used one next year. Thank you.

they should have brought the convertible version to the US instead of te regular version

I do like the look tho

I believe this car was launched to serve SF, LA, NYC & rest of the alphabet city centers

Just get a chevy bolt if you want a small ev

If I could lease it for about 200$ I'd think about it.

Oof. The beginning part sounds quite badly underexpecting. "Never been planned as a high volume model..." ?? It's been on the market in Europe for 4 years and quite successful. I understand that the US is a completely different market, but that phrasing, to me, sounds quite bad. It's a perfect little car for 1-2 people that don't want to constantly do long trips. (It _can_ do long trips, and if it's only once or twice a year, it's certainly fine for that. If your daily commute is 30-50 miles, it's perfect.)

You’d have to have rocks in your head to buy one. This or a Miata? 😂