Fiat 500e pros and cons

Pros and Cons by myEVreview

• A lot of charm compared to e.g. the Renault Zoe
• Excellent turning circle (9,7 m)
• Beautiful design, including many small details
• AC charging 11 kW
• Nimble handling
• Real range (highway 130-150 km with 42 kWh battery / 37 kWh useable), up to 300 km in the city
• Great in the city, worse on the highway (small wheelbase)
• Good build quality
• One pedal driving
• City car with short overhangs (length: 3,6 m)
• Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, but sometimes it doesn't want to connect
• Comfortable seats (but no lumbar adjustment)
• Faster than it looks (0-100 km/h under 9 s)
• Low consumption in the city (12-15 kWh), high on the highway (23-26 kWh)
• Wireless phone charger
• Weight (only 1360 kg)
• Two battery options 24 or 42 kWh
• Infotainment works well, but sometimes it's a bit laggy
• Good safety level (4 Euro NCAP stars)
• DC charging up to 85 kW (recharges from 10 to 80% in 30 minutes)
• Three versions to choose from "cabrio", hatchback and 3+1

• Frequent service interval: 12 months / 15,000 km (some electric cars have, for example, 24 months / 30,000 km)
• Very limited space in the rear seats for adults
• Driver's seat too high for a taller driver
• No frunk
• Top speed only 150 km/h (electronically limited)
• The boot / trunk is tiny, only 185 l
• Stiff Suspension
• The convertible is a bit noisier inside

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