Fiat New 500e Hatchback (2020)

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Product Overview

Fiat New 500e is an affordable subcompact battery-electric hatchback in production from 2020. It is powered by electric motors from 95hp to 118hp aided by batteries from 24kWh to 42kWh.
The New 500, a.k.a. 500e, is the BEV version of the old Fiat 500, which is still in production after over a decade. It is the second generation of the EV model of the 500, also known as 500e.
Another plus is the small 9.7m (31.8ft) turning circle.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 20% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Small turning circle
  • Good styling
Cons
  • Poor performance
  • Plasticky
  • Low build quality
  • Miserably low engine output
  • No independent rear suspensions
  • EV nonsense

What external reviewers found***

External score 82% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Good range
  • Fun to drive
  • Punchy off the line
Cons
  • No gear selector
  • Chunky blind spots
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Specifications

24kWh42kWh42kWh 3+1 door

Capacity

Cargo Capacity185 L / 6.5 cu-ft ~ 550 L / 19.4 cu-ft
Passengers4
Payload400 kg / 882 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontDisc, 257x22 mmDisc, 281x26 mmDisc, 281x26 mm
Brakes | RearDrum, 203x28 mm
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearSemi-independent, Torsion
Tire Size185/65 R15185/65 R15, 195/55 R16, 205/45 R17185/65 R15, 195/55 R16, 205/45 R17
Turning Circle9.7 m / 31.8 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity23.8 kWh (gross)42.0 kWh (gross)42.0 kWh (gross)
Body Style3-door battery-electric Hatchback3-door battery-electric Hatchback4-door battery-electric Hatchback

Dimensions

Size | Height1527 mm / 60.1 in
Size | Length3632 mm / 143.0 in
Size | Width1683 mm / 66.3 in | 1900 mm / 74.8 in (mirror unfolded)
Weight1255.0 kg / 2766.8 lbs1365.0 kg / 3009.3 lbs1395.0 kg / 3075.4 lbs
Wheel Size15 in15 in, 16 in, 17 in15 in, 16 in, 17 in
Wheelbase2322 mm / 91.4 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h9.5 sec9.0 sec9.0 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph9.0 sec8.6 sec8.6 sec
Electric Range180.0 km / 111.8 mi310.0 km / 192.6 mi305.0 km / 189.5 mi
Top Speed135.0 km/h / 83.9 mph150.0 km/h / 93.2 mph150.0 km/h / 93.2 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-wheel drive
Engine | Power95 hp / 70.8 kW118 hp / 88.0 kW118 hp / 88.0 kW
Transmission | Gears1-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomatic

Production

Availability2020

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External Reviews

carmagazine[1]

Reviewer score 82%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
Punchy off the line, as you'd expect for a small car with 116bhp and 162lb ft of torque, the latter available from a standstill. Top spec cars get two tone leather on the two spoke wheel, which looks great, and doesn't bend when you lean on it with your palm for quick urban u-turns. Steering remains one-finger light, perfect for tight manoeuvres, and there's a small amount of well-controlled bodyroll, which makes the car feel confident and agile but not overly stiff.
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Pros
  • Punchy off the line
  • Fun to drive
  • Good range
Cons
  • No gear selector
  • Chunky blind spots

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References

  1. ^ New Fiat 500e review: the supermini goes electric. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/fiat/500e-electric/. 2020-12-02. Retrieved 2022-07-30.

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