Fiat shows 600e and tiny Topolino for Europe, 500e EV still US-bound

Fiat on Wednesday revealed two extra EVs—one smaller, and one bigger, than the reborn 500e the automaker has confirmed for U.S. gross sales beginning in early 2024.

The Fiat 600e is a small crossover with a reputation that references the basic Fiat 600 of the Fifties. The five-door 600e is offered as a extra sensible various to the three-door 500e hatch. At 164.1 inches lengthy, although, it is 3.1 inches shorter than the present gasoline Fiat 500X crossover.

A 54-kwh battery pack gives an estimated 250 miles of vary on the European WLTP testing cycle. DC fast-charging at as much as 100 kw can accomplish an 80% cost in lower than an hour, in response to Fiat, whereas an 11-kw AC charger can recharge the battery in lower than six hours from a Degree 2 supply.

A single electrical motor produces 154 hp, sufficient for 0-62 mph in 9.2 seconds, in response to Fiat. The 600e makes use of the CMP modular platform from Fiat guardian Stellantis, which debuted with the foreign-market Jeep Avenger electrical crossover.

Inside, the 600e gives a decent 12.7 cubic toes of cargo area, augmented by inside storage areas up entrance, together with in a central tunnel. The 600e additionally has anticipated tech options like a ten.3-inch touchscreen 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, and driver aids like adaptive cruise management, computerized emergency braking, and driver consideration monitoring.

Fiat nonetheless plans to carry the 500e again to the U.S. beginning within the first quarter of 2024, Fiat verified to Inexperienced Automotive Studies Wednesday, however there aren’t any plans to carry the 600e to the U.S. Fiat guardian Stellantis has additionally teased the concept of wi-fi charging for the 500e—maybe even dynamic charging that might enable it to charge wirelessly while traveling at freeway speeds.

2024 Fiat Topolino

The second new Fiat EV additionally combines in a retro identify with an structure shared with a fellow Stellantis model. The Fiat Topolino was the nickname of the unique Fiat 500 constructed from 1936 to 1955. It is Italian for “little mouse,” a nod to the automobile’s tiny measurement.

The brand new Topolino is tiny as properly, however this time it is a reskinned Citroën Ami. That is the electrical two-seater with a 28-mph prime velocity that is technically a “quadricyle” underneath European rules, that means it may be pushed and not using a full driver’s license in that area.

Fiat hasn’t launched any specs for the Topolino, however they seemingly will not deviate from the Ami, which Stellantis beforehand stated could be coming to the U.S. on a restricted foundation as a part of Free2Move car-sharing. It is unclear if the Fiat model will likely be included on this plan as properly.