Charging Cost

The electricity cost to run the vehicle.

Adjust to cents per kWh (default 25 cents).

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Charging cost is calculated by multiplying the WLTP consumption figure by your electricity unit cost.

It accounts for recharged energy from the mains.

See the complete cost calculator

Safety

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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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.

See more about WLTP range and efficiency

WLTP Consumption

How much electricity the vehicle consumes per kilometre of travel - including charging losses

WLTP measures recharged electric energy from the mains which allows comparison of running costs.

See more about WLTP range and efficiency

Highway Range

An estimate of how far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, when driving only on open road (100 km/h).

WLTP range, however, tends to match mostly urban travel (under 80 km/h).

See more about WLTP range and efficiency

Real Range Estimate

How far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, accounting for local driving conditions.

Adjust for the portion of urban/city driving vs highway (100 km/h) that you typically do.

Consumption ⚡️

How much electrical energy does the vehicle use while driving?

Often displayed on the dashboard, this is different to WLTP consumption - where charging losses are included (helpful in comparing running costs).

Higher speeds increase energy consumption (due to aerodynamic drag and reduced opportunity for electricity regeneration).

Vehicle-to-load (V2L) ⚡️

V2L allows electricity to flow from the battery to power appliances.

Some vehicles have interior NZ sockets, while others require an adapter be plugged into the Type 2 exterior charging socket.

Tow Capacity

Unbraked (kg) / Braked (kg)

Most EVs can have towbars fitted for carrying bikes (but not for towing loads).

Towing a load will significantly decrease range (typically by 50%).

See all EVs ranked by tow capacity.

Boot Space 🧳

Seats up (Litres) / Seats down (Litres)

The volume of space available.

Frunk

Volume (Litres)

The American term "front trunk" indicates how much storage space is available under the bonnet of the car.

Battery Capacity 🔋

Total (Gross) kWh / Usable (Net) kWh

Usable battery capacity is the number of kilowatt-hours that the vehicle can access.

Complete guide to EV batteries.

Battery Chemistry 🔋

Lithium-ion batteries have several different cathode materials. Each material has tradeoffs between energy density, safety, cost, and longevity.

LFP - Longer life, but less energy dense.

NMC - More energy dense, but more expensive.

Which EVs have LFP?.

AC Charge

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).

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  2. Fiat
  3. 500e

Fiat 500e

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OverviewSpecsReviewSales chart

RANGE

320kms

PRICE

$36,990+

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→
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The electric Fiat 500 has two trims: Pop and the premium Icon trim (with glass roof). However, from October 2024, only the Icon trim was available

Price

Price$36,990

Performance

0-100 km/h9 s
Top Speed150 km/h
Total Power87 kW
DriveFront Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range320 km
Highway Range245 km
WLTP Consumption142 Wh/km
Charging Cost $3.55/100 km

Fiat 500e: Real Range

Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range284 km
Consumption7.6 km / kWh
13.1 kWh / 100 km

Type of driving

All urban
↔
All highway

Outside temperature

14 °C

Battery & Charging

Battery42 kWh / 37.3 kWh
ChemistryNMC
AC speed (max)7 kW
DC speed (max)85 kW
V2L-

Safety

Based on 2021 ANCAP rating for 22+ models

Dimensions

Seats4
Tow Rating- / -
Boot Space185 L / 550 L
Frunk-
ShapeSmall Hatchback
Length3631 mm
Width1683 mm
Height1529 mm
Kerb Weight1365 kg

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Local reviews on New Zealand roads

EVs and Beyond
A taste of Italy! Driving the Fiat 500E

"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."

See on YouTube →
Ecotricity
Fiat 500e: the best electric city car ever?

"It's more adorable, it's even easier to park in the city. That turning circle is ridiculous."

See on YouTube →
All Time
50
Last 12 months
38

The Fiat 500e is the 50th best selling new fully electric vehicle (of all time) - in New Zealand.

Over the past 12 months, the Fiat 500e was the 38th best selling new EV.

See all EVs ranked in New Zealand.

How many Fiat 500es have been sold in NZ?

There have been 107 Fiat 500es registered in NZ to date. This is made up of 95.3% NZ new and 4.7% used import.

How many sold per month and year

Fiat 500e registrations per month and year, (NZ new and used imports combined).

How many of each submodel is there?

How many units of each major model variation (NZ new only) have been registered to date.

SubmodelUnits
500E FIAT 42KWH/EV86
E12
500E FIAT POP 42KWH2
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