New 2021 Fiat 500 e EV drive review // The Late Brake Show
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- Опубліковано 23 лип 2024
- In this The Late Brake Show Jonny gets a detailed first drive review of the new 2021 Fiat 500e EV. This completely new version of the retro-styled icon that was reborn in 2007 (the original 'bambino' 500 launched 50 years earlier in 1957) is only going to be sold as an electric car, but the existing piston cars will continue to be sold.
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Why is Jonny dressed like a try-hard hipster Peaky Blinder? Because the international launch in Italy was cancelled, and instead the logical (to Jonny) fallback was to drive around what was the 'Italian Quarter' of Birmingham city. Birmingham being the home of the Peaky Blinder gangs (and hit TV series), where Thomas Shelby's Italian gang rivals were the Changretta family. There is still a lot of Italian families in Birmingham, but we couldn't talk to those, or find any ice cream cafes open. Who needs Turin, hey?
The Cinqecento's styling is more frowny than the smily happy 2007 car, and made back in Turin, Italy as opposed to Poland. The new car is unmistakeably a 500, but 61mm longer, 56mm wider, a 22mm longer wheelbase and - a first for the 500 - 17" alloy wheels. More room inside? So they say. No Fiat badges on the front - just the art deco '500' type face.
Who are the new 500e's electric rivals? The 160-mile 36.8kWh Seat Mii (the VW e-Up! and Skoda Citigo-IV seem to not be on sale any longer), the 145 mile 32.6kWh Mini-e and the 137 mile 35.5kWh Honda-e. Seat is the cheapest, while
The only EV Fiat 500 prior to this was sold from 2013 in a few American states (like California and Oregon) and had an 83kw motor with 87-ish mile range. They were also as orange as Mr Trump nee POTUS.
The 2021 500e features two battery sizes: the 23.7kWh CITY or the 42kWh LONG range, which can cover 115 miles (185km) and 199 miles (320km) respectively. Prices start from £19,995 (including the UK government £3k grant) and top out around £27,000 for a high spec convertible.
All 500e models feature a watercooled FWD motor, an 11kW onboard charger and Fiat's battery partner is Samsung for the lithium-ion cells. The Long Range cars have 87kw / 220nm / 117hp while the CITY cars make do with a 70kw motor.
CHARGE TIMES:
City spec - 2hr 30 on 11kw charger, 30 mins DC rapid (80%)
Long Range - 4hr 15 on 11kw charger, 35 mins DC rapid (80%)
Besides the funky, predominantly familiar exterior, the interior features optional colour coded dash, steering wheel and also Seaqual seats, made from 20% recycled polyester yarns and sea-caught plastic refuse.
4 trim levels are available:
ACTION: Entry level, 15" wheels, 50kw DC charging, 70kw motor
PASSION: Apple Carplay/Android Auto, 85kw DC, 42kWh batt and 87kWh motor
ICON: 16" wheels, premium seats, 10.25" nav screen, rain sensors
La Prima: LED headlights, 17" wheels, Pano roof, 360 parking sensors, ACC, rear speakers, rear camera, auto dip lights, blind spot warning, wireless phone charging
All 500e Fiats come with a 3 year warranty and 8-year battery warranty.
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Coat: Hugo Boss
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Wristwatch: grdwatch.com/
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:25 Peaky Blinder?
1:10 Made in Italy again, not Poland
2:10 2013 500e was California only
2:38 DIMENSIONS
2:52 EXTERIOR design
3:55 PERFORMANCE/POWER STATS
4:30 BATTERY STATS (Samsung)
4:50 RANGE & CHARGE STATS
6:30 Convertible roof
7:05 INTERIOR design
8:00 3 x DRIVE MODES
9:52 4 x TRIM LEVELS
10:12 Level 2 autonomy
10:39 RANGE Vs RIVALS
11:12 PRICE Vs RIVALS
12:17 Mini e rival?
12:26 Honda e rival?
12:35 CHARGING TIMES
13:07 BOOT SPACE Vs RIVALS
14:19 Recycled sea plastic seats
15:25 Driving impressions
16:50 VERDICT
18:36 Social media
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Jonny is honestly one of the few that has gone from traditional media to social media and is really good at it. May it be reviews like this one, in-depth geeky videos, updates on his personal fleet or anything involving Richard Porter. It's always enjoyable.
I have pinned this not because I necessarily believe it to be true, but in the hope that a brand will see the light and sponsor the channel. Thanks!
I couldn’t agree more, well said.
I agree - he's amazing.
@@TheLateBrakeShow I can’t believe you don’t have a sponsor yet. Are people mental? This channel will be going places with it’s amazing and very well shot content. You were born to do this Jonny with you calm yet very witty and knowledgable style.
@@TheLateBrakeShow I really hope that happens for you and, most importantly, you get to retain creative control.
Can we take a moment to appreciate the production value on this. Absolutely superb 👏
It's wonderful that you noticed Bruce. We've tried really hard to raise the bar during this year, and it's great to hear positive feedback.
@@TheLateBrakeShow Aw, cheers for the reply Johnny 😀 All your content is ace, but this latest one really shone for me. Sponsor imminent surely!
Agree. The Christmas lights like little stars on the bonnet and windscreen.!! Looked like CGI!
Yeah what he said
Yes exactly I thought about this all the time.
First location. Very nice shooting. Very nice seen locations and at all moments. Very good job. Sound has improved a lot Jonny. Image quality also did. Overall the whole picture and scenery has been great. Good job team!
Gorgeous shot after gorgeous shot after gorgeous shot... The production value on this is sky high!
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I just love the fact that its an Italian car that's actually made in Italy.
not quite...
@@Superta7 ?
@@Superta7it is made in Italy though. The previous 500 was made in Poland, but this one is made in Turin.
The cinematography is on point!
It so is!
agreed
Agreed. High-level quality and tasteful execution. Very pleasant to watch.
Agreed. Top drawer!
Everything you can like on the styling is just something only the Italians can manage. Those wheels 😍
Did you see the 3 special launch additions
@@stevetaylor7650 don't think I have?! Only seen the 3+1 and these.
I had one of the original 500es! Glad you mentioned that one. It was my first-ever EV, I leased one here in San Diego from 2014 to 2017 for my 60-mile round-trip commute.
It was a really fun little car, and with some creative packing, could fit my entire drum set in the back, leaving the passenger seat open. I wish they added DC charging and more range over the years, but they didn't seem interested. Ended up replacing it with an i3, and then a Model 3 after that.
This looks like a perfect successor. I kind of hope it makes it back here one day, I might just have one in my driveway again...
Fantastic production values as always, well done Jonny! I’ve had a Honda e for nearly 3 months and it puts a smile on my face every time I drive it.
Great to hear Patrick. What is life like with the Honda e? Such a cool car.
Jonny I think your decision to diversify your own channel has been a great success. You never know what kind of vehicle your going to get from week to week. Keeps it spicy 😅. Loving the production these days too.
The EV reviews by Mr Smith are so detailed, its hard not to fall in love with a car he rates.
Yes, Jonnys' reviews are way better than lots of other YT videos.
This makes so much sense as an EV. Relatively affordable, stylish and desirable with a range better than decent...lovely!
at 40k its not affordable at all... its another toy and status symbol prop... get an opel corsa for 20k... fun and range included
@@LoneWolf-wp9dn actually in Italy the price now starts from 16.000 (with government incentives) and I know that in UK Fiat 500e will costs starting from 22£
@@piergentililuca2905 how can there be such a huge difference? what is the government incentive there 20k? any way the top models do go to 40k euros... its ridiculous for such a small car
@@piergentililuca2905 It's just under £20,000 I believe for the base model with the government grant
@@davidholden2658 its 10k most other places and 7500 in the uk
The Fiat, to me, is more stylish than the Honda, which seems to be one of those quirky Japanese designs aimed at their home market.
But fiat is Italy and therefore EU based and honda is Japanese and therefore not EU based...
In five years time, people will still be admiring the Fiat...
That was possibly your best video yet Jonny, an absolute masterpiece. :-)
Cool video but just lacking his extra ussal design details.Car wow site goes a little bit extra
special credits to the costume department - very appropriate for the location and matching the Italian car design.
In 5 years time, no more petrol cars. Not even hybrids. All due to imbecile politicians from EU (Euro 7) and UK (outright ban). #FU2025+
Would love to see an Arbarth version, especially covering up the bonnet DRLs to make it look really cute angry
Abarth*
Is in progress
I think it already looks kinda mean cute
I have the 2017 500c Abarth and I was considering what electric car I would buy in addition to my Abarth. The only electric option that speaks to me in the US is the Tesla for its performance, but if there was an Abarth version of the 500e, I would do everything to get it in the US.
Mini E looks to be the most sporty small EV at the moment. Would love to see an Abarth version of the 500e
“Windows up smoking, that’s full commitment to the cause” 🤤🤤🤤🤤
This channel is TV quality on You Tube. As others have said the production quality is fantastic. Sponsorship highly deserved and I wish you every success, Jonny !
Many thanks, really kind of you. We start 2021 with some fantastic partners on board, so watch this space for more content of a greater variety. 👊🏽
Love the styling and nearly 200 mile range, well done fiat. Just need a fiat Panda poverty spec ev under 15 grand
Im really really waiting for a proper Panda EV. Hope FIAT gets their shit together.
If this is anything to go by styling-wise, I'm super excited to see what they do with the Panda.
@@briandowling8372 It could be a really cool car. I really hope FCA can get through it, they've looked a bit lost and out of touch with their origins lately. I'd really like to have speedy & small EVs, with the compromise between practicality, style and that touch of sympathy than only FIAT had.
Agreed, I'd love to see a Panda version. More practical and cheaper hopefully.
Lets hope that they make a production version of the Centoventi concept.
What a stunning little car!
It is, but while I can still pick up a mint 2 year old BMW M140i for less money, I intend to do so.
One day it won't be an option, and this stunning little car (and its ilk) will be the only choice you'll have. I'll enjoy it when the time comes, but I'm not done enjoying the rare treats we already have on the menu :-)
@@darknewt9959 well said! Just bought an 18month 335d fully loaded for 20k euro6 clean as and goes very well indeed thank you. Until these over priced milf floats come down in price I think I will leave these and trinkets for the middle classes to buy and pretend they are making a difference
@@mell3109 - A milf float? That's an interesting concept.
@@rogernewton7831 Hahahaha I never noticed however I shall leave it as is :-)
@@darknewt9959 More of a sound machine too me. Enjoy it
The editing on this video is exceptional.
Jonny, fantastic review. You've got great charisma, and your transition from TV to Internet media really shows how great of a car journalist you can be. Really hope you can get a few sponsors on board shortly. You really deserve it! I love this channel!
The quality of this review is astonishing. Thank you Johnny
You reviewing cars like the Honda E and 500e so early will bring an avalanche of new viewers
I really like the use of the infographics.
How Jonny is continuing to put out this level of quality content each week is so impressive. It’s so well thought out, well shot and that’s not a moments work. Don’t forget to sleep Jonny but stunning work!
Honda E and Fiat 500 makes the electric cars sexy for me!
your production value has ramped up very nicely, well done sir!!
Top quality material as usual from Jonny. One of the most honest car journalists.
The Late Brake Show is my favourite show at the moment (on any platform). High production quality, interesting topics and Johnny! You're a ledge, keep up the good work!
I have to say of all the small Ev cars the Fiat is head and shoulders above from a style point of view. Good review 👍
Honda still looks way better than this fiat
@@alanmay7929 Opinions, to me it doesn't
@@alanmay7929 I love the Honda E, probably more than the 500e but is it way better stylistically? I tend to like the Honda e a little bit more but I can totally see how someone might like the FIAT more. The inside of the Honda E is a bit cooler and funkier, the inside of the FIAT maybe a little bit more stylish. The outside of the Fiat is more elegant and cuter whilst the outside of the Honda is more interesting (modern?).
Both great cars really.
@@ewadge The 500e seems to be in sort of a middle ground. Stylish, but not too fancy (although it looks good, it's not a fridge), range and "ev stuff" pretty good, but not excelent, and for an attractive price. I think FIAT here got the best compromise.
It's as though Fiat has remembered "Oh wait, we're the best at making small cars".
That shirt and vest combo is very spiffy.
Vest? Waistcoat sir.
Spiffy? That's American/Canadian slang, sir, not classical English.
@@TheLateBrakeShow In the menswear business we call them vests but to the customers we call them waistcoats !
Johnny’s warmth and humour make his videos stand out. The real push of content recently is also excellent, and this has become one of my favourite channels.
That headlight design may well be my favourite ever, overall the best looking car i've seen in decades.
Great video Jonny!
What a great little car. Lovely Italian style.
And by the way, the cap suits you.
An excellent video Jonny, which shows that in terms of city cars at least, there is now a good selection of quality and interesting options.
To see you on the verge on 200k, putting out cracking videos and that you are loving doing it, is an incredible achievement Jonny! Looking forward to seeing everything you do next!
This was made so well! The quality of the production is top notch! Truly enjoy watching your videos. I have seen plenty of "TV" shows that are nowhere near as well made as this.
This review is so well produced and presented. Streets ahead. (apologies 👍🏻😂🙏🏻) Car is a real achievement stylistically and conceptually.
Excellent video! Just watched Full Charged video and I honestly think yours is much better (not saying Robert did a bad job). Bravo , keep up the great videos.
Came here to say exactly the same thing. So much more information but without it becoming a power point show. Great work!
Absolutely. Much more info and the presentation is superb 👍🏻
Robert just blathers. Gave up watching him months ago. His spiel never varies and he’s boring. Johnny is streets ahead in all respects.
Very enjoyable review, the underlying music, alongside Jonnys dresscode is phenomenal! Beautiful car also. Thank you!
Thank you for the COMPREHENSIVE video description!! I often check it to find additional info and find them lacking. Also THANK YOU for properly using the time links for the chapters of the video.
And thank you for your wonderful, wonderful videos!
Needed a boost this morning - perfect timing for a new TLBS.
Love this car. I have the first gen ev500 and I love it! Never going back to a piston engine again
I really like that you do some comparison to the competition in your videos. Makes sense. Great work!
Another great video Jonny, thank you. Stumbled across your channel a couple of weeks back and what a treat it's been, takes me back to the early days of Fifth Gear...but with electricity. Professional, informative and entertaining. A lot of your fellow 'youtubers' would do well to watch and learn. Keep up the awesome work.
Bringing your review 6 hours after FullyCharged and hitting it out the Ballpark. Hats off Johnny.
got to say your review was really well detailed compared to fully charged
I've just watched them both back to back and have learnt many times more about the car from TLBS than FC.
well Jonny is a professional car reviewer...
@@SnakeyUk08 as more of the same car reviews come from both FC and TLBS that is becoming painfully obvious!
Excellent review and fun as well. Top work again Jonny!
Thank you for creating this content Johnny. Your enthusiasm for ev’s is infectious.
If the Honda kept it's original show car design, that would be a close call. I'd take this in a heartbeat. What a beautiful little machine.
I still miss the days when you were in the podcast and videos with robert.
Just found the channel, love the content and your review style. Very entertaining and informative.
Jonny, that was a brilliant review. Just what I want from a car programme, keep up the great work mate!
The Fiat 500e EV wins the Most YT Reviewed Car of the Week award, but you win the Best Review for information and entertainment IMHO. Thanks!
Great review! My dream car would be an electric fiat panda cross. Fingers crossed they'll make it sometime in the near future.
I am pretty sure they will
I’d love to get my mk2 retrofitted. Great little car.
So much more interesting than a normal “ boring” review, really created an atmosphere! Now the bar is set high for future themed reviews!!! Good luck and great work...
What a great little car, I think it's really cool! Also, the cinematography and graphics are coming along in leaps and bounds, it's a serious quality production now - Nice job Jonny!!
Love it when Jonny gets his note book out 😄📙
Wow, the quality of presenting and production is unreal!
Excelling in the production levels, Jonny *doffs cap*
Makes it a joy to watch and take in the full review of the car. Keep it up 👍🏻
Great technical review, this is why we watch you Jonny. Watched another review from a well-known channel just before this. Hands down, this is the more informative review!
Thank you v much Mark.
Not sure how those VW electric vehicles can be compared with this Italian beauty (sans front grill)...
Most probably FIAT500e will compete in city car ICE segment together with Honda E as John stated while VW is competing in its own bigger category. No new EV is going to steal sales from each other but rather from ICE versions. That is great since, let's face it, the choice range in EV is far less than in ICE world for now so the more EV choices the better.
And by the way, despite drone views for this car made in California for its commercials online, the car itself will not be available for sale in North America unfortunately. So no global audience for now sadly.
great video with a lot of taste. good job
The production values of this video are outstanding. The use of the slides to show vehicle comparisons and represent information graphically was really informative. Great work.
Another superb feature Jonny - excellent production values, looks fabulous, never see enough of Lingotto and thanks for setting it in my favourite city!
That's a big bump in production quality on this video. Very nice!
Looks much nicer than the Zoe, clear Italian style. Great review 👍
Zoe is in a different class of size and it competes in price/quality. Fiat doesn't make sense beyond the cute looks.
@@UhOhUmm the zoe only has a better autonomy, a field in which the 500 e is eventually 2nd. In the quality and technology the fiat is better (also because it came out later). Talking about the design, the 500e is definitely better.
Looks nice but only second car if wanted long range no or minimal breaks on journey I'd leave it at home. About only eV I'd consider.
Best review online Jonny! Love the onscreen info panels. Also the range comparison with the rival cars makes loads on sense!!
The quality of your videos is so good. Your genuine passion and knowledge about cars really shines trough. Humble and personable too. Can't belive your not sponsored yet.
I love the new 500e. Its such a brilliant little car & everything I've watched/read about it has been positive. Well done Fiat
Doors without physical handles? That’s a brilliant idea and I can’t imagine any issues with this at all 👀
There are physical emergency handles too.
Beautiful short film and beautifully produced. A new Late Brake Show video is always first on the list. 👍
Superb presentation. In depth, knowledgeable review with style and humour. I love the tie-in with Birmingham's old Italian quarter and doesn't Jonny carry the Peaky Blinders look with bravura.
Is it just me or does the "face" of the front end look like the Leonardo DiCaprio meme, same expression of furrowed brow and smug smile lol.
I can't un-see this now.
I believe they based it on him yes.
I really hope the USA will get these, I will buy the long range Cabrio in a heartbeat!! I was planning on buying a used EV this year, but this is apparently the same price (after incentives) as my budget. I would very much prefer the 500e Cabrio over the Chevy Bolt...I really hope it’s available soon, need a new car after the pandemic.🤞😁
Cheers Jonny, another top notch video/review. Best of luck getting a sponsor or several for the channel, quality should be rewarded.
Simply the best car reviews around, everything you need to know about a car in an entertaining package without being frivolous.
I've just watched fully charged review on this and you and Robert have similar views on it
Pity not RWD like original 500. Could be done with Electric motor
I love your style of videos, great presentation and well put together, brilliant!
great video, liking this one very stylish. Good work you are getting me more into EVs and the tech packed into them.
It looks like a fed up Pikachu, i love it.
Yeah those CR-Z's would be so sick as a BEV.
Dear Mister Jonny, I really like your reviews. You put a lot of effort in it.
Wow what a great video. I'm actually taken aback by how much i enjoyed this. A proper review too. Graphics, content, delivery, the whole deal is great. Compared to other car review channels this is above and way beyond. But then again The Late Brake Show is in a league of its own. Following you since Fifth Gear Johnny, top job, keep it up.
Love from Pakistan..
"The bloke has a propa dodge roll up on the go" lol sounds like he is definitely going green in his crv
Was thoroughly amused by that youtube friendly observation.
@@benjaminchristianhay Why thank you kind sir.
13:45 I've never understood the point of this, you still open the door yourself and you still pull/push a handle or button. Why is it electronic?
Cost.. the only reason a car manufacturer does anything.
Jonny, the quality of your videos just keeps getting better. The style of presenting is bang on - won't be long before the subs hit the millions...it's coming. Thanks for the content.
Love the themed review! Much more interesting than a run of the mill style review video! :)
When are there gonna be electric cars for less than 20k, so far all these cars are well outside my price range
Dacia Spring next year, if you live in Europe.
The base model is £20k. It mentions it in the vid.
technically the 500 already is 11:14... but I think the same- at the moment EVs seem to be a good secondary car- but cost more than your main car... which is exaggerated by the fact that there is only a questionable used car market for EVs- so in my mind I compare new EV prizing with preowned petrol cars.
Someone needs to make a car under 20k.. there’s a huge huge market for that.
@@ScottPC Exactly, I don't need all these fancy screens and stuff, just give me a reliable EV with decent range and the ability to rapid charge for less than 20k
they have really nailed this one, well done fiat
Congrats on 200k sir ! Oh, and a 'blinder' 😉of a review (once again) Thank you
Refreshingly great video. Heads above the churn on other channels. Love it.
If abarth make this into a hot hatch im selling a kidney to get it
I have a CR-Z and I want to move to a Honda E but I just can't, the range is too poor.
Love a CRZ.
@@TheLateBrakeShow My CR-Z represents pretty much everything I enjoy in a car and I really, really like it but, strangely, I don't love it. In fact, given current usage I would swap it for a new Citroen Ami electric in a heartbeat if I could.
Wonderful review. This has quickly become my nr 1 go to channel for car reviews. Jonny knows his stuff, whilst striking a great balance between being serious about the facts and being entertaining.
This channel made me order a Mini Electric. I personally prefer the Mini, but the Fiat and the Honda E are great lookers too! The more we see of these three cars on the road, the better.
You caught the surfacing and reflections beautifully in the low sun 👍.
They've really got the colour right, though I'd like the Armani paint job too!
Very much improved video quality. Shame you didn’t talk about the 3 door version, although in my opinion it’s weird af
Why must they constantly make all the small cars bigger each generation?
Soon all the small cars will be the size of Range Rovers.
Because people are getting bigger?
Because safety and comfort require thicker and thicker outer shells which if the outside didn't get bigger the interior would get smaller. Nobody wants to sit in a tin can even if the outside is nice and small.
Unfortunately they need the floorpan to be big enough in area for a decent sized battery pack.
Jonny my boy, you did it! Music, camera, whole style, this is really good cinema. And the car is also nice.
Whoever did your graphics should be praised, very slick, very clear! Very nice, congrats