2023 Fiat 500e

Electric Hatchback · Single Motor Electric · FWD

67/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a electric hatchback is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine	Single Motor Electric
Horsepower	117 hp
Torque	162 lb-ft
0–60 mph	9 sec
Top speed	93 mph
Drivetrain	FWD
Seats	5
Combined MPG	111 mpg (116 city / 107 hwy)
Range	149 miles
MSRP	$34,095
Body style	Electric Hatchback

The verdict

What's good

Sub-compact footprint makes it genuinely easy to park in dense cities
Italian design quality stands out in a sea of anonymous hatchbacks
Low center of gravity from floor-mounted battery improves cornering feel
Eligible for federal EV tax credit reducing effective ownership cost

What's not

Real-world range well below 150 miles limits multi-stop daily use
No fast-charging standard means public top-ups can take over an hour
Rear seat is functional only for short trips by smaller adults
Fiat dealer network in North America is thin for service access

The engine

Single Motor Electric

Single-Motor Electric

A single front-mounted electric motor gives Fiat's pint-sized EVs zippy, silent, perfectly city-friendly performance — light, nimble, and ideal for darting through tight streets.

Built for Fiat's electric reinvention of the iconic 500, the compact drive unit is tuned for urban agility and efficiency rather than outright speed.

The electric 500 keeps the beloved 1957 original's tiny footprint, perfect for Italian cities.
Instant electric torque makes it feel friskier in town than its modest output suggests.

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The six sub-scores behind the 67 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value
Market value today and year-by-year value history
All 4 trims with pricing
Studio photography — exterior, rear and interior
Side-by-side comparison with up to four cars

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