I bought a used 2015 Fiat 500e a couple weeks ago. It has 50k miles on it. Fully charged it reports 114 miles range. I live in a rural area with lots of hills. By the time I get to town, the range has gone down to 85. By the time I leave town, it has gone back up to 90. I don't drive much or far anymore, so it is perfect for me.
So glad you did a review on this one! This car is on my list since it has now been narrowed down to all electric cars. Whats cool about the 500e is that its one of the few electric cars that actually look good. A lot of other car makers design an electric car ... and its almost like they are purposefully trying to make it look as weird as possible. the 500e looks really good with the same range as a leaf.
and it will probably last 500,000km for town use, best to rust proof the steel rivets underneath considering batteries last .7mn km and motors last 1.5mn km
I leased one and loved it, sadly they would not allow me to buy it at the end of the lease. For a 'compliance car' it was really well done. Great job FIAT! (Replaced with with a 500 Abart(h))
After government incentives, the low cost of recharging, and virtually no maintenance, this car makes a lot of sense to purchase if you're looking to save money, save the environment, and have fun while doing it!
I have a used dealership, I bought couple of 2015 with 5k miles on them, the interior looks from a high class car, with all the color matching and nice detail, I paid 5600 each from auction. They are really cheap at auction.
I just bought a used 2015 fiat with 2,500 miles for 180 a month and 5 year warranty for 10,000 dealership got it in Indiana in auction , I think I got hell of a deal
Do you know if I buy one of these as a used vehicle and bring it to WA state..will the Fiat dealers here work on it for warranty issues...or do they restrict that to CA and OR?
i bought 2013 with 29k miles for 3200 not runing i was lucky the battery needed charge ...... i plan to charge up its battery every 87 miles for the rest of my life ...... it is not a car ...... it is a toy with the battery that needs charge all the time....
Do they offer a rag top, or moonroof in the EV model? I want an Abarth style in an EV form. Curious how these compare with the Spark and the Leaf in the way they drive on the road. I imagine the Fiat is a bit Stiffer and Taller feeling? Spark has a crazy amount of torque and more HP, so it is likely quite a bit Faster, it also has the advantage of being a 4 door while also small and easy to maneuver like the Fiat (that is the car I have the most interest in, I think). The Leaf likely feels the most adult, roomy and refine. Guessing, Here. ;)
djkenny this car is great, fast, quiet, fun to drive, and has a huge sunroof. It’s not offered in a ragtop. Range varies depending on speed and outside temperature. The sweet spot is between 60 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. The heater sucks way more electricity than the A/C. On a warm day, in stop and go city traffic, you will get 100 miles of range. On a cold day, on the freeway, using the heater, you’ll be lucky to get 70 miles. The slower the better. The great thing about this car besides the fact that it’s cheaper to fuel than a gas car is that it’s so quick off the line and in traffic, very zippy and nimble. People are shocked by how fast it is. One thing about the Leaf, the battery is not managed thermally like the fiat, the battery takes abuse from the heat and cold and does not last as long in the Leaf. And it’s ugly. We love our fiats. Very cheap on the used market
I would be so scared driving this little car in the winter on the highway feeling that I would be side swiped by a big truck. I would need some more convincing since its so small. +Everyman Driver would you recommend this car to a college commuter interested in leasing? Can this car take a level 3 charger (DC fast charging)?
Everyman Driver oh yes I'm sure she'd like the car too XD, Thanks for the response Dave, it's great that take the time to read and respond to the comments.
Hector Guevara, I have this car. It’s practical if all you do is stay in town as I do very little driving; to school, grocery store, movie theater etc and back home. The regenerative braking keeps adding range miles. And if you stay in town, plenty of stop lights/signs to keep me going. It’s practical for quiet lifestyles.
REALLY BAD ADVICE: "Drive up a hill, and regen all the way down, to build a little extra energy." The driver following that Dumb girl's recommendation would deplete the battery even Lower than before they tried that stunt .
This car being small and electric reminds me of the bumper cars at the amusement park! 4 hours to charge so that you can go 87 miles makes this car a ridiculous choice.
Steve W nah it’s fine, most people drive 45 miles a day on average. Just charge at night like you do your iPhone. Can’t take this one out of town though
I know this is dating me, but I remember when to have an electric car meant driving something very odd(ugly)looking, almost like a car somebody built themselves and had no concept on how to design car. It is nice to see mainstream cars with just an alternative power plant. As far as the interior goes.How is that going to look in 10 years time?Pretty grubby I would think.
its pretty pathetic the kind of reps they send out on these things. its not just this video, its basically 90% of the car review videos on youtube with a manufacturer rep. They studied a power point of keywords and selling points the night before but otherwise are totally clueless
good sales rep, lets the driver review the car and she knows some of it's tech, it's a girls car anyway, or a smaller dude's car, 6foot dudes may feel a bit oversized for it.
These cars like the smart car, cooper and small cars are a death trap if you are involved in an accident! I'll never forget when I witnessed a F150 hit a smaller car like this only going 35-40 MPH on our neighbor street. I wouldn't put any of my loved ones in a car so small because you will be headed to ICU if they are hit buy some dummie driver.
+Wayne Landry Go watch the crash videos for the Toyota Scion IQ. It passed. Now watch the crash test for the old 1950s large-sized car... it failed miserably .
+mark y Bottom line, I'm helping pay for someone else's purchase. If that person is so concerned about the environment and the green moment then they would be happy to pay it all by themselves. If not, then they're nothing move then leech's.
electrictroy2010 What I meant was benefit to the environment. Be glad the feds bailed out the economy, the system would have collapsed without it. So if you calculate the worth of stocks without a bailout vs. now, it was a sound investment.
+mark y LOL "be glad" really? How about the Fed stop wasting the tax payers hard earned money in the first place?..... Can anyone say "community reinvestment act"?
TurboCharged Good question. Not sure how that comment ended up here when I had just watched and commented on that new ugly fuel cell Toyota. Thanks for letting me know.
I bought a used 2015 Fiat 500e a couple weeks ago. It has 50k miles on it. Fully charged it reports 114 miles range. I live in a rural area with lots of hills. By the time I get to town, the range has gone down to 85. By the time I leave town, it has gone back up to 90. I don't drive much or far anymore, so it is perfect for me.
So glad you did a review on this one!
This car is on my list since it has now been narrowed down to all electric cars.
Whats cool about the 500e is that its one of the few electric cars that actually look good.
A lot of other car makers design an electric car ... and its almost like they are purposefully trying to make it look as weird as possible.
the 500e looks really good with the same range as a leaf.
Great little car, I've got up to 98 miles on most charges, plus no problem in the winter as long as you have winter tires....plus it's really quite
and it will probably last 500,000km for town use, best to rust proof the steel rivets underneath considering batteries last .7mn km and motors last 1.5mn km
how much time does it take to charge on a regular home plug?
I leased one and loved it, sadly they would not allow me to buy it at the end of the lease. For a 'compliance car' it was really well done. Great job FIAT! (Replaced with with a 500 Abart(h))
After government incentives, the low cost of recharging, and virtually no maintenance, this car makes a lot of sense to purchase if you're looking to save money, save the environment, and have fun while doing it!
just leased Fiat 500e couple of days ago but we've been told they stopped the rental offer this year.
lol, i just bought a 15 500e flawless 13 k miles for 9300 out the door. i feel sorry for those who paid 32 k for this car.
True! I wonder who absorbs the cost on lease returns, the dealer buys the car from the manufacturer right,
I have a used dealership, I bought couple of 2015 with 5k miles on them, the interior looks from a high class car, with all the color matching and nice detail, I paid 5600 each from auction. They are really cheap at auction.
I just bought a used 2015 fiat with 2,500 miles for 180 a month and 5 year warranty for 10,000
dealership got it in Indiana in auction , I think I got hell of a deal
I have this exact car. You cannot put 4 adults in this thing. I love this car btw
Do you know if I buy one of these as a used vehicle and bring it to WA state..will the Fiat dealers here work on it for warranty issues...or do they restrict that to CA and OR?
Loving that blue, not a fan of the interior colors but seems like a fun little ride.
Talking about the girl or the car?
what?
my comment was pretty clear, no mention of a girl
NaturalCash1994 lmao, I kid, I kid.
Wheres the in depth of the 2016 Outlander?
I'll post it next week - Dave
Hi. One question: how can I set the Italian language on my 500e? Thank you
I think you can't. The first generation 500e was built only for cali and oregon states market.
i bought 2013 with 29k miles for 3200 not runing i was lucky the battery needed charge ...... i plan to charge up its battery every 87 miles for the rest of my life ...... it is not a car ...... it is a toy with the battery that needs charge all the time....
So the guy didn’t charge it and thought it
Was broken?
Sergio Marchionne doesn't want you to buy them (he said half-jokingly since they lose 15K on each one sold).
I really wish thre was a way to lease one of these in Kansas City!!!
Man, I'd like to get that thing on the track!
The girl ? :)
"the motor I guess" haha XD
Hahaha
ya I found that hilarious. It's an electric "motor", but it's very telling why cars with no engine at all are a bit tricky.
Do they offer a rag top, or moonroof in the EV model? I want an Abarth style in an EV form. Curious how these compare with the Spark and the Leaf in the way they drive on the road. I imagine the Fiat is a bit Stiffer and Taller feeling? Spark has a crazy amount of torque and more HP, so it is likely quite a bit Faster, it also has the advantage of being a 4 door while also small and easy to maneuver like the Fiat (that is the car I have the most interest in, I think). The Leaf likely feels the most adult, roomy and refine. Guessing, Here. ;)
djkenny this car is great, fast, quiet, fun to drive, and has a huge sunroof. It’s not offered in a ragtop. Range varies depending on speed and outside temperature. The sweet spot is between 60 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. The heater sucks way more electricity than the A/C. On a warm day, in stop and go city traffic, you will get 100 miles of range. On a cold day, on the freeway, using the heater, you’ll be lucky to get 70 miles. The slower the better. The great thing about this car besides the fact that it’s cheaper to fuel than a gas car is that it’s so quick off the line and in traffic, very zippy and nimble. People are shocked by how fast it is.
One thing about the Leaf, the battery is not managed thermally like the fiat, the battery takes abuse from the heat and cold and does not last as long in the Leaf. And it’s ugly. We love our fiats. Very cheap on the used market
I would be so scared driving this little car in the winter on the highway feeling that I would be side swiped by a big truck. I would need some more convincing since its so small. +Everyman Driver would you recommend this car to a college commuter interested in leasing? Can this car take a level 3 charger (DC fast charging)?
mrderek800 no DC fast charge for this car
Best golf car ever but for us highways a v6 would be a minimum
nice looking rep
I concur.
Me too. ;)
Are these reliable?
Sarah Dell yes, 3 years and no problems so far. 36000 miles
LOL How'd he get this one past the EveryWomanDriver?? It's little and cute and full of energy. ;-)
Eric Oberhaus I told her about it and I think she would LOVE it!
Everyman Driver oh yes I'm sure she'd like the car too XD,
Thanks for the response Dave, it's great that take the time to read and respond to the comments.
Nice car but 87 Miles per charge is too little. You need at least 200 miles range before it becomes practical.
Hector Guevara, I have this car. It’s practical if all you do is stay in town as I do very little driving; to school, grocery store, movie theater etc and back home. The regenerative braking keeps adding range miles. And if you stay in town, plenty of stop lights/signs to keep me going. It’s practical for quiet lifestyles.
What an idiotic comment. It never ceases to bloody amaze me how stupid people can be.
REALLY BAD ADVICE: "Drive up a hill, and regen all the way down, to build a little extra energy."
The driver following that Dumb girl's recommendation would deplete the battery even Lower than before they tried that stunt
.
electrictroy2010 I'm amazed at these words. The stupidity hurts my head.
This car being small and electric reminds me of the bumper cars at the amusement park! 4 hours to charge so that you can go 87 miles makes this car a ridiculous choice.
Steve W nah it’s fine, most people drive 45 miles a day on average. Just charge at night like you do your iPhone. Can’t take this one out of town though
24 hours on level one? That can't be right.
C D Hanks it’s right
I know this is dating me, but I remember when to have an electric car meant driving something very odd(ugly)looking, almost like a car somebody built themselves and had no concept on how to design car. It is nice to see mainstream cars with just an alternative power plant. As far as the interior goes.How is that going to look in 10 years time?Pretty grubby I would think.
If you’re a grubby man Then yes
I love electric cars with the idea of Fiat electronics scares me
its pretty pathetic the kind of reps they send out on these things. its not just this video, its basically 90% of the car review videos on youtube with a manufacturer rep. They studied a power point of keywords and selling points the night before but otherwise are totally clueless
gothops154 they just don't have to think about it, that's what they like about their jobs the most. It is very fiat really.
good sales rep, lets the driver review the car and she knows some of it's tech, it's a girls car anyway, or a smaller dude's car, 6foot dudes may feel a bit oversized for it.
Engineering explained already did this
The spokes woman of fiat has no clue - she compares a small two seater to a nissan leaf or chevy bolt....
Angela you are beautiful! are you italian?
These cars like the smart car, cooper and small cars are a death trap if you are involved in an accident! I'll never forget when I witnessed a F150 hit a smaller car like this only going 35-40 MPH on our neighbor street. I wouldn't put any of my loved ones in a car so small because you will be headed to ICU if they are hit buy some dummie driver.
+Wayne Landry Go watch the crash videos for the Toyota Scion IQ. It passed. Now watch the crash test for the old 1950s large-sized car... it failed miserably
.
We should
All drive
Giant trucks
She's adorable...
Oh god, I was interested in the video but the god awful audio recording and cheesy stock music has turned me right off. Step your game up
I think you should get your hearing aid checked, you might be picking up a radio station - there was no music and audio was ok.
The road noise seems awful on this car.
Fed Tax credits, what a joke. Tax credits come out of other peoples pockets.
+Coolrockndad And puts that credit effect back into the environment and the green movement.
+mark y Bottom line, I'm helping pay for someone else's purchase. If that person is so concerned about the environment and the green moment then they would be happy to pay it all by themselves. If not, then they're nothing move then leech's.
Coolrockndad I understand your world view, thanks.
electrictroy2010 What I meant was benefit to the environment. Be glad the feds bailed out the economy, the system would have collapsed without it. So if you calculate the worth of stocks without a bailout vs. now, it was a sound investment.
+mark y LOL "be glad" really? How about the Fed stop wasting the tax payers hard earned money in the first place?..... Can anyone say "community reinvestment act"?
one of the ugliest heap of shit i've seen in a long time. let alone it being a fiat as well.
You'll be buying one I see
Another ugly/boring vehicle from Toyota!
How is it from Toyota?
TurboCharged Good question. Not sure how that comment ended up here when I had just watched and commented on that new ugly fuel cell Toyota. Thanks for letting me know.