The Fiat 500 arrived within the U.S. for the 2011 mannequin yr as a premium metropolis automotive with a lot of attraction and Italian aptitude. The model offered about 44,000 items of the five hundred in 2012, however the succeeding years weren’t so sort regardless of the provision of a vigorous, high-performance Abarth mannequin and an reasonably priced crossover.

Fiat pulled the plug on the five hundred’s American sojourn in 2019 regardless of launching an all-electric 500e variant. The EV model had all of the vintage-inspired styling of the gas-only 500, nevertheless it value $34,000 and ran out of breath after solely 84 miles on a single full cost.

2024 Fiat 500e

Nevertheless, Fiat CEO and International Stellantis CMO Olivier Francois revealed plans to reintroduce the 500e to North America on the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Present. The returning Fiat 500e will spearhead Stellantis’ assault within the burgeoning electrified style alongside the incoming Dodge Charger Daytona SRT (or Charger eMuscle) and Ram EV truck. “We wish to introduce America to EVs with our icon, the Fiat 500, as a result of that is the suitable factor to do,” Francois stated. “The brand new 500e is greater than a automotive; it’s a social venture to feed America’s urge for food for change towards sustainable mobility.”

2024 Fiat 500e: Vary & Charging Specs

Right here’s the factor: When the Fiat 500 bid adieu to Uncle Sam, the Italian automaker unveiled an all-electric Euro-spec 500. Proper now, Fiat isn’t able to spill the beans on the U.S.-spec 500e, however we all know what to anticipate.

In Europe, the 500e is out there in two battery choices. The smaller 24 kWh battery pack delivers an estimated 150 miles of vary, whereas the extra highly effective 42 kWh battery must be good for about 200 miles. All U.S.-bound Fiat 500e items will probably have a single electrical motor and the bigger battery, good for about 118 horsepower and 162 lb-ft. of torque.

Admittedly, the efficiency and vary numbers don’t sound as thrilling as another EV fashions, however the inbound 500e ought to have extra juice over a comparable Mini Cooper SE or Nissan Leaf. There’s chatter a few stronger Abarth 500e, and we’re hoping Fiat brings it stateside.

Unmistakably Italian

As an alternative of unveiling the precise efficiency and vary numbers, the all-new Fiat 500e made its grand debut in Los Angeles by presenting three one-off ideas designed by the who’s-who of the Italian vogue trade: Armani, Kartell, and Bvlgari.

Fiat 500 Giorgio Armani

The particular version Fiat 500 Giorgio Armani contains a laser-etched physique with micro-chevron engraving to make the steel resemble premium materials. Furthermore, the inside is resplendent in open-pore wooden, full-grain pure leather-based, and aluminum inlays.

Fiat 500 Kartell

In the meantime, the Fiat 500 Kartell idea contains a “monoblock” inside scheme, recycled polycarbonate exterior trim, and inside plastics derived from recycled polypropylene.

Fiat B.500 MAI Troppo

Lastly, the Fiat B.500 MAI Troppo by Bvlgari has pearlescent saffron paint with gold powder, semi-precious stones within the steering wheel, and customized black and gold wheels with polished gold and diamond-paved B.500 logos.

2024 Fiat 500e: Pricing & Availability

Stellantis stated the 500e will arrive at U.S. dealerships in early 2024, following its official debut on the 2023 Los Angeles Auto Present. Pricing stays forthcoming, however we sense the brand new 500e will begin upwards of $30,000, about the identical because the outdated 500 EV.

Alvin Reyes is an Automoblog function columnist and an professional in sports activities and efficiency vehicles. He studied civil aviation, aeronautics, and accountancy in his youthful years and remains to be very a lot smitten to his former Lancer GSR and Galant SS. He additionally likes fried rooster, music, and natural drugs.

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