Safety ratings (from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency)
Economy
Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.
Economy
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Economy
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km/kWh
Energy consumption is displayed on the dashboard and is re-calculated as you drive. It is different to the WLTP-rated consumption (which measures power from the mains).
This number is estimated by comparing the usable battery capacity against the WLTP range.
The maximum speed the EV can charge at home or a public AC charger.
An EV has a built-in charger that converts household AC electricity into DC current that goes into the battery.
This limits the maximum speed you can charge at home - no matter what extra equipment you install. Some public chargers (such as at motor camps and shopping malls) are also AC only.
Fast Charge ⚡
The maximum speed the EV can charge at a DC fast charger.
Speed is limited by the capacity of the charger.
In NZ, fast chargers are typically 25 kW, 50 kW, 100 kW, 175 kW, and 300 kW.
Cold temperatures and the vehicle's charging curve also dictate peak speed (i.e. a warm battery at a lower state-of-charge will charge quicker).
The original Fiat 500 was an iconic hatchback first appearing in the late 1950s. A compliance electric version (called the 500e) came to market from 2013 until 2019 (although it was never sold in New Zealand).
This newer Fiat 500e was available in NZ from 2023.
Variants
Fiat 500e
2023→
The electric Fiat 500 has two trims: Pop and the premium Icon trim (with glass roof)
Price
Price
$34,990
Performance
0-100 km/h
9 s
Top Speed
150 km/h
Total Power
87 kW
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Range & Efficiency
WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range
320 km
Highway Range
245 km
WLTP Consumption
142 Wh/km
Charging Cost
$3.55/100 km
Fiat 500e: Real Range
Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
"I genuinely enjoy and love this car; it is such a cool little electric vehicle that has so much of that Italian charm the presence you'd expect from a kind of retro-modern classic type vehicle."
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Be careful what you wish for – The all-electric FIAT 500e review
"The new Fiat 500e is the best 500 in virtually every way, bar its personality. It’s quicker, more confident, better in the corners, quieter and offers far more technology."