I can't tell if that's a 3-door. Looks handy.

 

WE had a 3 dr Mini released here in the UK some years back but they soon stopped producing it as the 3 rd door was on the same side as that intended for the US, which meant....Yep, you got it...passengers stepped out into the UK traffic flow instead of the curb (sidewalk)...WHoops ! Cheers
ron

 

I could be wrong, but it seems to me that it's way behind Tesla, too far to be worth seriously considering. I'll hold of judgement until it's released and we know more.

Greg

 

It's a city car for European markets. Tesla does not make such a thing.

 

9 seconds to 60? Definitely can't sell it here, it'll get ran over on the on ramp!

 

Sherpa mode! maximum speed limited to 80 km/h (50 mph); I am not sure if this is legal on US highways.

The New 500 has three driving modes branded "Normal", "Range", and "Sherpa". Fiat's press release describes the features of Sherpa mode: "Just like a Himalayan Sherpa, who is in charge of the whole expedition and guides it to the destination, this driving mode adjusts various parameters: maximum speed, limited to 80 km/h (50 mph); accelerator response, in order to reduce energy consumption; and deactivation of the climate control system and heated seats."

 

The 2-door is standard; 3-door optional.

Since this one was developed as an EV from he start, hopefully the rear seat remains usable.

The last Fiat 500 EV sold in California had the battery taking up the rear legroom, rendering the car a 2-seater for all intents and purpose.

Stellantis is likely trying to figure out what to do with Fiat USA right now. I doubt they will take up certifying this car until they have a brand strategy for Fiat in North America

 

I read this as mostly a city car. Stoplight-to-stoplight, it's quick enough.

Remember the slow cars of the 1980s? How many of us survived those? My Mazda GLC's 0-60 was something like 14 seconds.
Being aware and exercising good timing, not every freeway on-ramp demands warp speed. I could easily commute in this car.

 

I think Chipshot's assessment is spot on. It's designed as an urban commuter and for that it's fit for purpose. But the first thing I thought when I looked at the photos was that they'd made the front end an additional foot shorter. I guess you don't need much crumple zone when you're not going very fast. I think it has strong potential in a very specific demographic, but it certainly won't entice folks who are looking for a full sized sedan with lots of range and acceleration. I do like the 3 door option though, as it makes that rear seat space more easily accessed. Looks like lots of room in the front footwell areas too.

Here's the official product link: (Hint: it's going to pop up a regional selector window... choose the global option)
New 500 Electric Range | Electric Cars | Fiat

 

I wish we had here Honda E.. RVD, mix of retro and futuristic. Not everything should be tesla
I have lifted SUV and 2 seater, sometimes I really miss something reasonably small, with 4 seats, to drive locally without burning tons of gas. I was looking into BMW i3 recently, it is small and electric, has funky design, but that honda is really what I would love to have.

 

When I hear Fiat I don’t think “Sherpa.”

Someone in Turin must have had too much Prosecco.

 

I like the looks of E 500.

 

I hate to say this, but judging from the specs I see, this car is already dead in the water. It's nearly the price of the vastly superior Tesla Model 3. Its acceleration is downright poor, its range is nothing to get excited about, Fiat doesn't have the best reputation for reliability, dealer service is as bad as it gets.

I can find any good reason to buy this car over a Tesla, someone help me figure out what I must be missing here. I wish I could see this differently, I want Fiat to succeed.

Greg

 

The one advantage if it's a city runabout is size for street parking.

 

Being a small electric car well suited for Europe or other countries that have barely city parking space.
But in North America, I would say DEAD ON ARRIVAL. Fiat surely knows how to shoot themselves in the foot. Bring a bigger competitive Electric car to NA if you want to succeed not the 500.

Roads are wider, NA cars need more luggage space and bad reputation and I don't this E 500 accomplishing this. In my younger days, I had 3 fiats, 128,128P and Brava, yes I saved lots of Motel $$,
cause I had reclining seats which N. American cars almost had none till later. But when they came out with the 500, L and X for that money, I could had a better car better suited for NA except for the 124Spider, in 80's I was a WANNABE or WANNAHAVE, now it's I HAVE IT, plus 124 is a better quality car then the rest of the Fiats.

 

Not intended for NA market.

 

Like alot of us, I too want to see Fiat succeed and do well, including in North America. If Hyundai/Kia can do it, despite all the bad problems they have had, then Fiat can do it too. Go Fiat! Do it well!

 

I don't find many redeeming qualities on this one, which breaks my heart. I want the company to succeed, but as other have said, I don't see many factors that make this one stand out as a potential success story. Those performance specs will make this nothing more than a small city cruiser, and one with paltry performance at that. It would literally be an appliance, which is a shame.

 

if the long-haired kid who dates your teenage daughter shows up in a EV 500, you'll be plenty scared.

 

I fully expect they will not bring this to NA.

 

Zero chance to see all-electric 500 Abarth. But how knows - there is an all-electric Taycan Turbo without Turbocharger. 🤡

Mazda is considering whether to electrify the MX-5 Miata. Mazda has not made a decision on what to do with the MX-5 Miata, some reports indicate that an electric model is at least being deliberated. Maybe sometime in the future, we will see the reincarnation of the Fiat 124 Spider as an EV.

The MX-5 Miata has been in Mazda’s lineup for decades but is a relatively low-volume car. It has moved a relatively steady 30-40k units per year globally, with some drops down into the 20k/yr range, selling over a million cars in total since its debut in 1989.

 

Yes, only the Germans can make “coupes” with 4 doors, “cabriolets” with fixed roofs and “turbos” without a turbo motor.

 

It seems that the North Americans like everything big

I think that the E500 is a very stylist car. I like its looks.

I think that it is the best looking EV car in its segment.

The other EV cars, generally, have weird shapes, as if they are space ships

 

It seems that the North Americans like everything big

We Americans who enjoy small cars are definitely in the minority. Every time I visit Asia and Europe, I get a kick out of all of the small cars. If I was wealthy and there wasn't the 25-year import rule, I'd have a kei van (Honda Vamos or N-Box) and a Suzuki Jimny in my stable. Unfortunately, we equate size with luxury, so small cars are labeled "econoboxes" and die in obscurity.

 

Nice car.
But the problem for me is its x3 the price of the entry level gasoline engined 500. I kinda feel robbed paying almost 3 times more for what is essentially still a Fiat 500. Especially when you consider what other cars are around the same price of the electric version.
Im not knocking 500's, I just dont think they're a > £30,000 car

 

@Ben, you have to compare the price with that of other EVs.

 

The problem with this one is being front wheel drive. There no point doing it with electric engine. Honda E is RWD and all reviewers pointing how good it is driving wise. They should make Abarth RWD

 

I am going electric too... Cheaper than dirt. Bolloré Bluecar (Pininfarina B0) design by Pininfarina just like our Fiats,

Better days...

 

Seeing the above photos, I further confirm that e500 is good looking in deed.

 

I have a Ford Fusion Hybrid as my "big/trip car along with my Fiat 124. 95% of my Fiat driving is within 35-40 miles so an electric 124 Fiat or Fiat 500 convertible would be just great for my needs. Most of us have at least 2 vehicles so I think a city car with a 100 mile range would be fine for some of us.