About the Fiat 500 electric
The 500 electric, or “500e” is a battery electric vehicle (BEV) made by Italian car manufacturer Fiat. The 500 electric is considered a “small city” vehicle and seats four.
For more information, make sure you check out the Fiat factory website:
2024+ Fiat 500e Specifications
| Spec | UK Spec |
| Power | 117 horsepower 87 kW |
| Battery | 32 kWh Lithium Ion (Li-ion) |
| Electric Motor | 1x Permanent Synchronous Magnet |
| Drive-Type | Front-Wheel (FWD) |
| Transmission | Single-speed Direct Drive |
| Max Range | 199 miles (WLTP) |
| 0 to 62 mph 0 to 100 km/h | ~8 seconds |
2013-2020 Fiat 500e Specifications
| Model (Battery) | 500e (24 kWh) | 500e (42 kWh) |
| Horsepower | 93 hp 70 kW | 118 hp 87 kW |
| Battery | 24 kWh Lithium Ion | 42 kWh Lithium Ion |
| Drive-Type | Front-Wheel (FWD) | Front-Wheel (FWD) |
| Max Range | 115 miles | 199 miles |
| Top Speed | 84 mph | 93 mph |
| 0 to 62 mph 0 to 100 km/h | 9.5 seconds | 9.0 seconds |
History of the Fiat 500e
500e production started in 2013 and was discontinued the vehicle in 2020. A new model is debuting in 2024 in Europe, with a US model to follow.
The 500e was sold in the US states of California and Oregon as a “compliance car” to earn clean energy credits for Fiat Chrysler.
First Generation Fiat 500e
The first generation was an electric conversion of the existing internal combustion Fiat 500.
Second Generation Fiat 500e
The Fiat “New 500”, sold starting 2020, is a dedicated battery electric vehicle model sold in Europe, is often referred to colloquially as the 500e, although Fiat does not mention it as such in official marketing materials.
Fiat 500e Batteries
Drive Battery
The 2024 Fiat 500e will feature a 32 kWh lithium ion battery, delivering a WLTP-estimated all-electric range of 199 miles.
The 2013-2020 Fiat 500 electric is available in two different battery configurations; 24 kWh by default, with an optional 42 kWh battery available. As you can likely tell, the latter battery is a substantial upgrade and carries nearly double the charge capacity as the base battery, upping the range by around 87 miles per charge.
Drive Battery Specs
| Battery Capacity | 24 kWh | 42 kWh |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion (Li-ion) | Lithium Ion (Li-ion) |
| Battery Range (WLTP) | 112 miles 180 km | 199 miles 320 km |
| Battery Charge Rate | 80 kW DC 11 kW AC | 85 kW CD |
| Battery Weight | – | 294.3 kg 648.8 lbs |
Drive Battery FAQ
How much does a Fiat 500e battery replacement typically cost?
Alot, if buying one from the factory. Estimates range from $20,000 to $30,000. Most first generation Fiat 500e owners tend not to replace their batteries, as it makes more sense to upgrade to another 500e, or simply purchase a used 500e with fewer miles, since a used 500e can be found for $4000-5000.
Where can I find a replacement drive battery for the 500e?
Of course, you can check wrecking yards for wrecked 500e to harvest their batteries or electric motors.
Ebay is also a great resource for used battery packs.
Fiat 500e Replacement Batteries on eBay
Drive Battery Charging
How long does it take to charge the Fiat 500e battery?
Charging time varies for the 500e depending on the battery type.
For the 2024+ Fiat 500e with a 42 kWh battery, on a Level 3 DC fast charger, it can take around 30-35 minutes to reach 80% charge.
On a standard Level 2 home AC plugin, it can take about 6 hours to achieve the same 80% charge.
Level 1 Charging – How long does the Fiat 500e take to charge on a 110v AC outlet?
As a level 1 home charging source using a 110V AC outlet, the Fiat 500e is capable of charging from empty to full in 19 hours, or roughly 10 miles per hour of charging.
Level 2 Charging – How long does the Fiat 500e take to charge on a 208-240v AC charger?
On a level 2 wired three-phase home AC charging source, using the onboard charger, the 2013-2020 Fiat 500e 42 kWh is capable of charging in 4 hours and 15 minutes at 11 kW.
Level 3 Charging – How long does the Fiat 500e take to charge on a public DC fast charger?
On a level 3 DC fast-charger, the 2013-2020 Fiat 500e 42 kWh variant is capable of charging up to 85 kW, or 0-80%, in approximately 35 minutes, with the 24 kWh variant going from 0-80% in 26 minutes.
| Standard Range Battery (24 kWh) | 26 minutes |
| Extended Range Battery (42 kWh) | 35 minutes |
Key Fob Battery Information
2013-2020 Fiat 500e Key Fob Battery Replacement Instructions
The 2013-2020 Fiat 500e key fobs are powered by a CR2032 battery.
For key fob battery removal instructions, check out the following video:
Fiat 500e Electric Motor and Transmission Information
| Electric Motor | GKN Automotive G400 IPMS interior permanent-magnet synchronous motor |
|---|---|
| Power Output | 70 kW or 95 PS or 94 hp (24 kWh) 87 kW or 118 PS or 117 hp (42 kWh) |
| Battery | 24 kWh lithium-ion 42 kWh lithium-ion |
| Electric Range | 185 km (115 mi) WLTP (24 kWh) 320 km (199 mi) WLTP (42 kWh) |
| Plug-in Charging | DC: 50 kW (24 kWh battery) 85 kW (42 kWh battery) 400 V 3-Phase AC: 11 kW 230 V AC: 6.6 kW 120 V AC: 3.3 kW |
Join a Fiat 500e Community
Fiat500Owners.com / 500e – Discussions on 2013-19 model year 500e. Troubleshooting, tutorials, upgrades, member events and more.
SpeakEV.com / Fiat 500 – A dedicated Fiat 500e community with a focus around EVs rather than gasoline engine 500s.
Reddit.com/r/Fiat500 – Fiat 500 Owners and Admirer’s Club on Reddit.
Fiat 500e Reviews
Redline Reviews provides an excellent breakdown of the 2024 Fiat 500e:
Carzone calls the upcoming 2024 Fiat 500e “The PERFECT city car” in this review:
