
The first all-electric Fiat 500e vehicles destined for the United States rolled off the line this month at the Mirafiori Assembly Plant in Turin, Italy.
According to Fiat, a brand of Stellantis in Auburn Hills, the two-door, battery-electric vehicle (BEV) sold out its first dealer allocation in less than a week.
The Fiat 500e will arrive in the U.S. by the end of the first quarter, making the model Stellantis’ first North American BEV offering.
According to Fiat, it is the lightest passenger BEV in the market. The Fiat 500e was engineered to deliver an estimated range of 149 miles, enabled by a 42 kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery with a Level 2 (11-kW) charge time of four hours and 15 minutes (30 amp).
“We’re thrilled that the Fiat 500e has officially begun its journey to reach customers in North America,” says Olivier Francois, CEO of Fiat for Stellantis. “The 500e registered more than 185,000 units worldwide since its launch and is playing a relevant role in the green transition of cities across the globe, continuing the brand’s electrification journey.”
In Europe, the 500e ranked first in BEV market share Italy, Germany, Spain, Belgium, and Austria.
Fiat 500e features include red-painted exterior mirrors, LED headlamps, and front grille details, sitting on 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels.
The manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the 2024 Fiat 500e is $32,500, not including $1,595 destination. Buyers can take advantage of government tax rebates in participating states.
In addition, every Fiat 500e includes a Level 2 charging wall unit or public charging credits through Free2move Charge to ease the transition to electrification. Free2move Charge is Stellantis’ 360-degree ecosystem, delivering seamless charging and energy management to address all electric-vehicle customer needs.