2024 Fiat 500e review: quirky and cheap
2024 Fiat 500e review: quirky and cheap MSRP $32,500.00 Score Details Pros
- Fun design
- Comes with Level 2 charger
- Comfortable front seats
- Cramped second row
- Limited range
- Slow charging
The U.S.A. is the land of big cars. Trucks, SUVs, and crossovers are by far more popular than sedans and smaller cars. That’s not necessarily all that surprising — while in some countries you might rely a little more on trains or public transportation, in the U.S., you pretty much have to drive to get anywhere. And, considering how much we drive and the distances we drive, it makes sense to want something a little roomier. But Fiat thinks that can change — and that there’s a market for smaller, so-called city cars in North America. To that end, it’s bringing the 2024 Fiat 500e stateside.
Contents- Design and interior
- Tech, infotainment, and driver assist
- Driving experience
- Range and charging
- How DT would configure this car
The Fiat 500e isn’t just small, though — it’s also cheap. Or, at least it’s cheaper than the average EV, with a starting price of $32,500.
I can see the appeal of a car like this. Sure, it may not be everyone’s primary car — but the U.S. isn’t just the land of big cars, it’s the land of multiple cars, at least in a household of two or more adults. Does the Fiat 500e do enough to justify its presence in North America? I’ve been driving the Fiat 500e Inspi(Red) for the past week to find out.
Design and interior
Just saying the Fiat 500e is small doesn’t really do it justice, and I was surprised at just how tiny it was when I first saw it in person. Technically, it’s a four-seater, with a second row of seats that can be accessed by crawling through one of the two doors.
The 500e isn’t necessarily the most stylish car, but it’s certainly cute. But it’s not as cute as a Mini, for example. Mini sells the Mini Electric Hardtop in a similar price range to the 500e, and if we’re talking pure looks, I have to say that the Mini has the edge. Whether or not it’s a good EV is another question, of course.
The 500e has a rounded roofline and a hatchback that hides a relatively tiny trunk. With the second-row seats up, you’ll get 9.5 cubic-feet of space, however you
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