The latest Fiat electric vehicle is the 2024 Fiat 500e with a range of 149 miles. The new EV takes a cue from its iconic gasoline-powered city car with an affordable price tag. With the price of an average city EV hovering around $50,000, the Fiat 500e is quite affordable at $32,500.
An Affordable EV model for those who haven’t got a deep pocket
There is a growing demand for electric vehicles that are affordable in the US. The Fiat 500e will be ready early next year and was unveiled on December 5. The Fiat 500e originally went on sale in Europe in 2020. The Fiat 500e RED edition is the cheapest of the lineup.
Fiat is including an additional $1,595 destination charge for the 2024 Fiat 500e. The average price of an EV, according to the Kelley Blue Book, is $51,762 as of October 2023. Fiat says future variants of the 500e will be released in limited quantities. That being said, it is unclear how the market will receive the new Fiat 500e offering with its significantly lower price tag.
The 2024 Fiat 500e has two doors, four seats, and a tiny footprint that can snugly enter tight parking lots. The EV comes with a retro-inspired design with a compact and energy-efficient make-up. However, the new model is slightly longer and wider than its predecessor, thus providing more interior space. The cabin of the Fiat 500e RED is accentuated by red and has a rounded gauge cluster. The dashboard is red and made of shiny plastic. There is a 7-inch driver-facing display and a 10.25-inch center touchscreen. The touchscreen is equipped with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for seamless connectivity to your mobile device.
The 2024 Fiat 500e EV has a range of 149 miles thanks to its 42kWh battery pack. The EV will come with a Level 2 charger that can be installed in the customer’s garage. The Level 2 charger can fully recharge the EV’s battery in 4.25 hours when connected to a Level 2 outlet. A DC fast charger can fully recharge the 2024 Fiat 500e within 45 minutes. The car has a 118hp motor with a torque of 162Nm. It can go from 0-60mph in 8.5 seconds and has three drive modes – Normal, Range, and Sherpa. The Sherpa drive mode delivers the EV’s top speed and maximum range.
When the 2024 Fiat 500e is cruising at normal speeds, the vehicle’s Acoustic Alert System (AVAS) sings a song to notify pedestrians of its presence. The system sings a song titled: The Sound of 500, composed by Flavio Ibba-Marco Gualdi. The soothing melody from the 2024 Fiat 500e is a major highlight of the model. As earlier mentioned, the car will be released early next year for $32,500.
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