The real autonomies of the new electric Fiat 500

Its effective frame makes it pleasant on the highway also, even if we would have liked to be able to firm the management in this case. The performance of the 118 hp and 220 nm block of torque is not to be outdone. The 0 to 100 km/h is made in 9 seconds and the speed is limited to 150 km/h. On the 500 equipped with the small battery, the engine is only 95 hp but keeps the same torque value for almost identical accelerations (9.5 sec on 0 to 100 km/h). Speed ​​is limited to 135 km/h.

Test of the Fiat 500E: its autonomy to the test of a busy day

In order to ensure its daily trips to an electric vehicle, with an average distance traveled about forty kilometers per day (all energies combined) according to the various studies commanded by manufacturers, having a charging station at home is the only prerequisite to fill. But when the day gets longer and the unexpected occurs, what happens ? In our “Daily electric” section, we take the wheel on a type of around 130 kilometers through the Paris region to carry out the experience. We therefore take the steering wheel of the Fiat 500 E and its 320 km of autonomy in WLTP cycle in order to observe its discharge.

In 2020, the Fiat 500 neo-retro was renewed and went to the electric. This new generation is indeed only offered with engines fueled by batteries. Two powers are your choice: 95 hp or 118 hp. The first is entitled to a 21.3 kWh Nets battery (23.8 kWh gross). The second is associated with much more substantial accumulators, of 37.3 kWh nets (42 kWh gross). This is this latest version that we have for our course of around 130 km in the Paris region. Which leaves us more margin to be sure to succeed in exercise, since its radius of action is announced as being able to reach up to 320 km in the mixed WLTP cycle against 190 km.

The first price of the Fiat 500 E is placed at € 24,500. This is the “action” finish necessarily associated with the small battery. The rather complete equipment can be enriched by the “Action Plus” finish at € 26,500, notably allowing to replace the phone medium with a 7 “touch -up multimedia screen compatible with Android Auto and Apple Carplay Sans. Heated front seats, induction charger, 16 “Alloy rims are added. The 500 e and the largest capacity battery begins from € 27,500 in “passion” finish. Next come the “icon” and “icon plus” equipment to € 29,500 and € 31,500 respectively. Our test model benefited from the limited special series “prima”, in which everything is provided as standard, against € 34,500. His beige “eco-cooker” upholstery is exclusive to him. These prices do not include the bonus of € 6,000, to be deduced.

During our measurements, the outside temperature displayed between 20 and 26 ° C and the air conditioning was set over 21 ° C. The normal driving mode was engaged and we were not trying to achieve prowess of eco-driving. We have chosen to adopt a neutral rhythm similar to that of the flow of traffic.

The course

• Step 1: Issy-les-Moulineaux (Île Saint-Germain)-Val-de-Marne (via the South Device): 26 km (peri-urban journey)
• Step 2: Val-de-Marne-Paris (Luxembourg Garden): 20 km (peri-urban and urban journey)
• Step 3: Paris (Garden of Luxembourg)-Issy-les-Moulineaux (Île Saint-Germain) (via the Quais de Seine): 10 km (urban journey)
• Step 4: Issy-les-Moulineaux (Île Saint-Germain)-Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport: 36.5 km (peri-urban journey and fast tracks)
• Step 5: Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport-Issy-les-Moulineaux (Saint-Germain Island): 37.5 km (fast tracks and peri-urban journey)

Suburban suburban

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Fiat 500E Photo Credit – Autoirews

The first impression rendered by this new 500 is a chic external appearance, with neat details. It seems higher and dissociates itself from the rest of the range by keeping the inscription “Fiat” only on the tailgate, in a retro font. All the other logos of the Italian brand are replaced by the three “500” figures. Like a parallel range, the Mini Citadine offers three bodywork: the classic three doors, a discoverable version with a sliding canvas between the roof arches as well as a “3 + 1” model, adding half a door antagonist to facilitate access to the passenger side. More imposing than before despite its compactness, it earns six centimeters in width as in length (3.63 m) and four centimeters in height (1.53 m). The proportions are preserved as the general design with its round optics at the front, cut in half at the level of daytime lights.

Its new dimensions do not improve the interior space in the rear seats. Difficult to access, the knees of adult passengers will be folded and glued to the front seats files, without the possibility of movement. The seat then appears too low, just like the roof whose flag fall prevents to rest against headrests. Only children will feel comfortable. The file falls in two parts to enlarge the loading area, limited to 185 liters of capacity.

There remains a pleasant presentation and well -assembled furniture, properly finished, although hard plastics are omnipresent, preventing the 500 to really compete in the premium category. The ergonomics are good, the digital instrumentation of 7 inch is clear and complete, easily customizable from the steering wheel. Our version had the 10.25 inch central touch screen, just as clear in its presentation but not always very responsive. Its interface incorporates small buttons in certain places in the menus, to display information on a particular function for example, involving a certain application and precision with the finger. Delicate during driving.

From Issy-les-Moulineaux for the first stage of our course, the maximum autonomy displayed at 100 % battery is 274 km. After 27.7 km traveled, the loss is consistent, with 245 km remaining.

Step 1 data

• Distance traveled: 27.7 km
• Remaining autonomy: 245 km
• Remaining battery: 89 %
• Average consumption: 14.7 kWh/100 km
• Average speed: 34.6 km/h

From the suburbs to the city center

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Fiat 500E Photo Credit – Autoirews

After each engine start -up, the first acceleration around 20 km/h generates a typically Italian external sound since it is the melody taken from the film Amache from Nino Rota. Original but stealthy, the following accelerations do not reproducing the tone. The driving of the 500 is simple and effortless to adapt with a light and precise direction, a consistent and above all constant brake, similar to that of a thermal model, facilitating the dosage. The seats lack maintenance in terms of the backrest but are generally comfortable, while the suspensions remain rather firm and do not filter the heights due to the imperfections of the roadway.

However, there is no problem of motor skills or handling, dynamic. The “normal” mode does not brake the car to let go of the accelerator, unlike the “Range” mode, acting as a support on the brake pedal and allowing a driving without raising its foot of the one on the right. Just activate it, activate the small roulette between the seats next to the electric handbrake, from long support. A second action above switches to the “Sherpa” mode, limiting power and speed to 80 km/h, modifying the management of the accelerator and cutting air conditioning.

Our second and third stages, with a larger part of a city, have more heavily dropped the autonomy, especially the second, with 53 km of lost for 21.7 km traveled. Of the 32.2 km of the two accumulated, our average consumption was 14.4 kWh/100 km at an average speed of 26 km/h.

Steps 2 & 3 data

2nd step :

• Distance traveled: 21.7 km
• Remaining autonomy: 192 km
• Remaining battery: 80 %
• Average consumption: 15.2 kWh/100 km
• Average speed: 31 km/h

Step 3:

• Distance traveled: 10.5 km
• Remaining autonomy: 178 km
• Remaining battery: 76 %
• Average consumption: 13.6 kWh/100 km
• Average speed: 21 km/h

Round trip to the airport

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Fiat 500E Photo Credit – Autoirews

Its effective frame makes it pleasant on the highway also, even if we would have liked to be able to firm the management in this case. The performance of the 118 hp and 220 nm block of torque is not to be outdone. The 0 to 100 km/h is made in 9 seconds and the speed is limited to 150 km/h. On the 500 equipped with the small battery, the engine is only 95 hp but keeps the same torque value for almost identical accelerations (9.5 sec on 0 to 100 km/h). Speed ​​is limited to 135 km/h.

Despite higher speeds than on the rest of our journey, the round trip to Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport revealed reasonable consumption and even lower on the return than on all the rest of the day. Over 76.7 km, loss of autonomy was only 75 km for 31 % of the level of battery less. The average consumption of the two stages was thus contained at 13.6 kWh/100 km for an average speed of 47 km/h.

At the end of the journey, with 136.6 km in total, more than half of the battery was consumed with 171 km of lost. But with 103 km remaining and 45 % reserve, no concern occurred at any time. Shortly will be necessary to find a level allowing to achieve as many kilometers the next day.

Regarding the total estimate of the autonomy of this Fiat 500 E 42 kWh, taking into account the data of the on -board computer (autonomy and percentage of battery remaining as well as a really traveled distance and percentage consumed), we obtain A fork between 229 km and 248 km. The calculation of the autonomy according to our total average consumption of 14.1 kWh/100 km (net capacity of the battery: 37.3 kWh) allows to count on 265 km.

The rest of our journey to the almost complete discharge of the battery showed us that the low fork seems the fairest with about 230 km made at normal rhythm.

Steps 4, 5 and total data

Step 4:

• Distance traveled: 37.8 km
• Remaining autonomy: 134 km
• Remaining battery: 60 %
• Average consumption: 14.6 kWh/100 km
• Average speed: 45.4 km/h

Step 5:

• Distance traveled: 38.9 km
• Remaining autonomy: 103 km
• Remaining battery: 45 %
• Average consumption: 12.6 kWh/100 km
• Average speed: 48.6 km/h

Total :

• Distance traveled: 136.6 km
• Remaining autonomy: 103 km
• Remaining battery: 45 %
• Average consumption: 14.1 kWh/100 km
• Average speed: 36.1 km/h

Question Refills

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Fiat 500E Photo Credit – Autoirews

The Fiat 500E recharges through a type 2 connector by alternating current up to 11 kW and by a CCCS Combo socket for fast current load up to 85 kW. The version equipped with the smallest battery is limited to 50 kW. They are found at the level of the right rear wing. The cable adapted to domestic grips (Mode 2) comes as standard. The one for wallboxes and public terminals (Mode 3) is an option at € 300, except on the limited edition “prima” which includes it original. The gross battery capacity amounts to 42 kWh for a useful value of 37.3 kWh. A full load of 0 to 100 % on a domestic socket of 2.3 kW requires no less than 3:15 p.m.*.

• On a 3.2 kW reinforced domestic outlet, you will need approximately 12:30 p.m. compared to the manufacturer’s data for a domestic socket.
• On 3.7 kW single -shaped wallboxes and 7.4 kW, you will need approximately 11 a.m. and 6 hours respectively.
• On a three -phase wallbox (three -phase electrical installation required) of 11 kW, you will need around 4:15*.

By comparison, the 500 E with the 23.8 kWh gross battery (21.3 kWh nets), allows charging times between 2:30* (three -phase wallbox 11 kW) and 8:45 am (domestic socket).

For the 42 kWh version, forget the domestic catches for a minimum of comfort of use. Among the Wallbox, a power of 7.4 kW will be preferable to obtain a real difference. Unless we prefer the 500 E of 21.3 kWh, authorizing a full load on domestic socket during the night and thus advantageously compensating for its less important total autonomy.

Balance sheet

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Fiat 500EV Credit Photo – Autoews

The Fiat 500 goes upmarket and it shows at first glance. Too bad the interior finish does not align with that of the bodywork. It remains very well presented for a car in its category. By switching to all electric, the Turinoise necessarily increases its prices. And to ensure a minimum of versatility in the thermal model it replaces, its 42 kWh battery is one of the largest segment. But was it very necessary ? The little space on board and in the trunk does not invite long journeys and its real autonomy revolves around 230 km, far from the 320 km promised. On an exclusively highway course, the total will be further reduced and the versatility brought by this battery only becomes very relative.

This is why it is interesting to dwell on the other electric 500, the one whose battery displays “only” 23.8 kWh of raw capacity. This is supposed to be able to travel 190 km in the mixed cycle. Undoubtedly less in reality. But this smaller accumulator reduces the weight by more than 110 kg. It weighs 182 kg against 294.3 kg. The total weight of the 500 then drops from 1,290 kg to 1,180 kg, to get closer to that of a mini thermal city. For the benefit of consumption, which should ultimately make it possible to carry out the same route and render the same services on a daily basis. And with it, whatever its electrical installation at home, one night allows you to find the maximum energy level.

Versatility goes into the background and highways become even less possible for long routes but what it gains in energy efficiency, it also wins it on prices. Bonus deduces, it starts at € 18,500. It is always high for such a small car and not the cheapest on the electric market, but much lower than some competitors equivalent to the chic presentation. We regret that this more compact battery is not offered on high finishes, displayed at more than € 25,000 bonus included, with the biggest battery. The equipment does not disappoint, its dynamic qualities either but its pricing positioning, which revealed a more “premium” inner treatment, suffers from this choice of an oversized battery for this type of vehicle.

Serenity rate: 100 %

If we can doubt the consistency of a battery of almost 300 kg in a mini-city, it is certain that its autonomy reassures and that even if exceeding 300 kilometers as announced seems very optimistic, there are much more autonomy that does not take to drive serenely on a daily basis.

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The real autonomies of the new electric Fiat 500

Several times passed in our hands for tests, the new electric Fiat 500 had not yet undergone our test battery to measure autonomies. It is now done, with the key, correct results.

By its small size and its almost exclusively urban use, the Fiat 500 lent itself well to electrification. But, aware of the small volumes of sales that the electricity currently represents, the Italian manufacturer still spares the goat and the cabbage, continuing to offer the old the 500 thermal for sale. This cohabitation, which will last several years, should however be done in good understanding since the two models each have their audience. To the “pot of yogurt” the advantage of the price and the evocation of the original 500 and at the 500 th that of the finish, road services and … autonomies. In addition to the big progress that we have seen on the road between the old 500 and the news, it was mainly long to get it through our measuring bench.

A beautiful battery

To accommodate a battery with respectable capacities, The 500 has changed platform. Result, its accumulator reaches 42 kWh, the capacity of that of the old Renault Zoe. With this “battery”, the Fiat 500 electric does not establish any record but is getting with the honors. On our city cycle, we could not do better than 243 km. A correct value but not reference since as a comparison, a VW e-up! Almost as well (240 km) with a lesser capacity battery (32 kWh). On the other hand, on the road and on the highway, the little Italian manages to travel 178 and 150 km respectively. Honest scores which, if they do not allow the flower to be started, still allow interesting steps and more comfort in peri -urban journeys. But it is obviously in town that the 500 th is the most efficient with, According to our calculations, a consumption of 18.4 kWh/100 km.

The autonomy of the new electric Fiat 500 according to our measures

• City autonomy: 243 km
• Road autonomy: 178 km
• Highway autonomy: 150 km

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