Fiat 500e
The Fiat 500e, also known as the 500 elettrica, is an either battery-electric car or mild-hybrid engine car by Italian manufacturer Fiat as the third generation of its 500 city cars, following the original 500 (1957–1975) and second-generation 500 (2007–2024). The third-generation 500e is manufactured at the Mirafiori plant in Turin, Italy, starting in 2020, and was sold alongside the second-generation 500, which was manufactured in Tychy, Poland until 2024. It was scheduled to be launched at the Geneva Motor Show but that event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic; it was launched on 4 March 2020 in Milan.
| Manufacturer | Fiat |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1957 |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Fuel | Electric |
| Engine power | 85 kW (114 hp) |
| Kerb weight | 1,379 kg |
Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 3 European countries that registered the Fiat 500e in 2025 (151 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Fiat 500e cars registered for the first time across 3 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 139 |
| Slovenia | 7 |
| Denmark | 5 |
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Fiat 500e (from registration data). 2 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 8.4 l/100 km | 2012–2019 |
| 1.4 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 7.4 l/100 km | 2012–2019 |
Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.
Other Fiat models
Similar Hatchback models
Common problems & reliability
US owners have filed 5 complaints for the Fiat 500e, most often about electrical system, unknown or other, power train, fuel/propulsion system. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy.
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain).
Recalls & safety
3 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) and 5 in the US-market NHTSA database for the Fiat 500e. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-04-16
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-09-17
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2023-04-28
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSUS · NHTSAModel year 2024
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Fiat 500e Battery Electric (BEV) vehicles. The headlight horizontal aim adjustment is not covered as intended, which can result in improperly adjusted headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy: Dealers will install headlight adjustment plugs. Owner notification letters were mailed December 10, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is A4C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 28, 2025.
NHTSA campaign 25V715000 · reported 21/10/2025
- AIR BAGS:FRONTALUS · NHTSAModel year 2024
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 2018-2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 2019-2023 Fiat 500X, Jeep Renegade, and 2024 Fiat 500E vehicles. A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat air bag from deploying as intended.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 27, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 82B.
NHTSA campaign 24V510000 · reported 03/07/2024
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYUS · NHTSAModel year 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Fiat 500e vehicles manufactured March 22, 2012, to January 29, 2016. The power inverter module (PIM) may experience voltage spikes which can cause the propulsion system to shut down and loss of motive power.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the PIM software, free of charge. The recall began on July 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S26.
NHTSA campaign 16V303000 · reported 16/05/2016
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYUS · NHTSAModel year 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Fiat 500e vehicles manufactured March 22, 2012, to January 29, 2016. The power inverter module (PIM) may experience voltage spikes which can cause the propulsion system to shut down and loss of motive power.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the PIM software, free of charge. The recall began on July 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S26.
NHTSA campaign 16V303000 · reported 16/05/2016
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERYUS · NHTSAModel year 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Fiat 500 EV vehicles manufactured March 27, 2012, to November 1, 2014. If the vehicle goes in to limp home mode, incompatible software between Electric Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU) and Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM) may cause the electric propulsion system to fully shut down.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to ensure compatability between components, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R15.
NHTSA campaign 15V179000 · reported 27/03/2015
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Fiat recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- How much power does the Fiat 500e have?
- The Fiat 500e produces 85 kW (114 hp).
- How much does the Fiat 500e weigh?
- The Fiat 500e has a kerb weight of about 1,379 kg.