The Fiat 500e is the all-electric reboot of the icon. Built on a dedicated EV platform shared with the Abarth 500e, it brings the original 500 silhouette into the EV era without the petrol baggage. The look is unmistakable; the question is whether the package justifies the price.
What you are buying
A 42 kWh battery, an 87 kW front-mounted motor, and a WLTP range of around 320 km. Charging tops out at 85 kW DC. Inside, the digital cluster, the centre touchscreen, and Fiat's funky materials make it feel like nothing else under $60k.
Cartell Assessment
The 500e is the EV for the buyer who wants a city car with personality. The cabin is small, the back seats are a stretch for adults, and the range is honest rather than impressive. As a second car in a household with a driveway charger, it makes sense. As a daily for a country drive, it does not.
AU Outlook
500e La Prima pricing in Australia sits in the high-$50k drive-away range. Cross-shop is the MINI Cooper SE and the Abarth 500e if you want the sportier sibling. Verify the latest figures with the Fiat Australia configurator.
The spec sheet
- Power
- 87 kW
- Torque
- 220 Nm
- Range (WLTP)
- 320 km WLTP
- Charging
- 85 kW DC, 11 kW AC
- Drive
- FWD
- Seats
- 4
- Warranty
- 5 years / 150,000 km, 8 years on HV battery
- Safety
- Euro NCAP 4-star
Trim levels & pricing
| Trim | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| 500e La Prima | from $58,900 + ORC (verify) | Only AU spec, 42 kWh, premium audio, leatherette |
Prices indicative — see the manufacturer for current drive-away pricing.
