Used 2014 FIAT 500e Consumer Reviews
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Fiat 500E rocks!
bbergholdt, 11/02/2013
2013 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
27 of 27 people found this review helpful
Just leased this. Really impressed with fit, finish and fun to drive performance! Easy to exceed rated MPGe. With sweet lease deal, total cost of car is less than I was spending on gasoline alone, each month. Range is OK, better than others except Tesla and Volt. Getting by with included slooow 120V charge device, others may desire $800 optional fast charger. Costs $1 per day for electricity to drive 40 miles, previous vehicle was $10 per day for gas. Very impressive car, hope future models offer extended range and lower cost batteries. My SUV will last forever, now parked except when needed!
Great little car
pelegri, 12/15/2013
2013 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
We bought the car rather than lease it and overall we are very happy with it. The rear seats are very usable except for tall people but we use normally keep the rear seats down. Very zippy; excellent acceleration, specially 0 to 50. I regularly get over 85 highway miles from each charge but YMMV: less if you have the A/C on, more in the city or if you drive less aggressively than me I've driven the gas 500 (not the abarth) and the 500e is significantly more fun than it. We had to deal with the half-shaft recall and some additional teething problems but the fundamentals (electric engine, inverter, battery) all look very good. The car deserves the awards it has received recently.
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Blast to drive
bradmtb, 12/15/2013
2013 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
Leased a black model without sunroof in mid-October. With the $2500 the state air resource board is sending me, the net lease cost is about $180/month. I was spending $160 in my Tundra on gas each month. I leased this car for the HOV sticker, and it's priceless. The car is quick off the line, and it surprised me how much acceleration power it has at most speeds under 50mph. I'm 6'4", and fit not problem. The rear seats only fit kids. It's been freezing weather in NoCal for the past two weeks, so my range has been reduced due to heater and seat warmer on high. My commute is 28 miles round trip, so I can get by plugging it in every other day with the stock charge plug (110v). Luv it!
Go dog Go! 500e is fun!
johnnymo1, 12/19/2013
updated 06/19/2017
2013 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
1500 miles on my 500e. Lease $200 month. $2500 total down, $2500 rebate from state of CA. Aero environment 220 charger installed today compliments of State of CA. Est monthly fuel cost to drive 1000 miles approx $35 per SMUD utility rep. 500e total car expenditure less than gas and routine maintenance alone on my MB C230...like winning a free car in a contest. Enough ACCT 101. This little thing is pretty fun. Very spunky and quick off the line. Easily separates from ICE cars off green lights. Great around town car or 2nd car. I drove it 95 miles very gently today and had 10% charge left. Update 35000 miles still having fun..range is about 85-90 miles now.. Although mountain travel or heavy rain can really diminishes range... King of the road in stop light to stop light around town stuff...not so fabulous on the freeway...real cost to operate was about $20 per month at special utility rate offered..no regular maintenance to speak of just keep the tires correctly pressurized.
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Great fun zero emissions from Italy/Detroit/Mexico
jahbro, 11/02/2015
2013 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I've had my 500e for a little over 2 years now and still love it. I have a 50 mi commute every work day and probably average another 50 mi each Sat and Sun, in general, and I pay pennies to drive this thing. I charge a mix of at home and at work (free at work from solar unit). I average about 80 miles per charge, but that's because I drive quite hard in my commute, usually going 75-80 mph. When I'm not commuting usually see about 100 miles per charge. The only thing I wish it had was a DC fast charge option, but otherwise very happy with it. Another 50 miles of range wouldn't be a bad thing either! But I'm not complaining, overall quite happy. I've only been "stuck" twice and both times I was a block from home and just pushed it into my driveway. When it gets to 0% state of charge, it pretty much means it, you've got about 1 mile left at that point. Also, love burning rubber from a stop, it's very easy to do, and it's funny because there's no engine sound, just the whirring of the electric motor and the squealing tires. Very funny. I also have a Fiat Abarth which I use on long trips and for fun mountain driving, and the e definitely feels a bit different with all the weight down low, it feels quite planted and Mercedes like (not that the Abarth isn't planted enough).
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Excellent value if bought off lease.
Jimbo, 09/26/2018
2014 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Buying these cars off lease is the way to go. You can easily acquire one for under $10K out the door for a 3 year old car with under 20K miles. New car price (and only in CA or OR) is a staggering $34K. Off lease is a bargain! Being electric one always has to consider how you would use your car and whether you will have "range anxiety". I live in the upper Midwest so I see all 4 seasons. This greatly impacts the range of the electric car. EPA rates it at 84 miles, which is a good general average. Depending on your commute and weather conditions will impact whether this works for you. I travel about 53 miles round trip of mixed driving on 2 lane roads. Speed limits range from 25-55 mph. In the summer, I only use about 50% of battery charge which is excellent (better than EPA). But in the dead of winter with snow, I use almost 90% of the charge and that is with limited use of heater/defogger. There are tricks that I learned to get better range under these cold conditions such as using the heated seats (which work well) to stay warm and uses the 12V battery to function and not the main battery. You can then get by using less of the main heater which eats a lot of electricity/range. Remember too the battery heats itself to maintain optimal reliability and function and that consumes some range as well. That covers the range anxiety concerns which scare most people about electric cars. Other than that, this car has been dead reliable. Maintenance costs are nil given it is electric, (no fuel system, ignition system, cooling system, transmission, alternator, etc to worry about) . The low center of gravity (600 lbs of batteries in the floor near the back half of the car) makes it handle better than any other Fiat 500 with a better fore/aft weight distribution. This make it more predictable and stable in the turns. The weight of the batteries also improve the ride quality too, but the short wheelbase still makes it a little more bouncy when you hit real rough bumps. Despite the extra weight, it more than compensates with the electric motor which makes this accelerate much quicker than you would think. Electric motors make 100% torque instantly from a standstill. Other drivers are surprised when the light turns green and you run away from them! Last the quiet operation of the electric motor makes driving serene almost luxury car feeling in such a small car. Love it!
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Style is Electrifying
Kirk S, 11/23/2016
2013 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I love the looks and handling. This would make an awesome commuting car; however it would be a little tight for passengers in the back seats. The typical downsides are minimal range (<100 miles), and takes at least four hours to charge from 'empty.'
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My first used car!
Jim, 03/03/2017
updated 03/09/2018
2013 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have always purchased new vehicles so was quite concerned buying a used lease vehicle made by Fiat. But after a six months I am impressed with this little electric car! I decided to investigate leasing an electric while idling my V-8 in commute traffic, and ended up buying this Fiat. With the gas and bridge toll savings this used car will pay for itself in about 5 years, plus reduced wear and maintenance on my Jeep. The biggest downside so far is the lack of Fiat service centers.
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Grear Commuter
Rome Commuter., 10/31/2018
2014 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I drive this car 58 miles each way to work and 58 miles back home all freeway miles and part of the drive is a steep hill for about 2 miles. On the way to work I end up with about 20% battery life put on the way home I am at about 8%. So far car has 46K miles and is great because I save tons of cash versus gas. The only thing I do not like about the car is the circular gear console it is a little tight for me personally because I like to open my legs an stretch out from the long commutes I do everyday but beside that the car is GREAT!!! If you commute less than 50 miles I definitely recommend it plus great in tights spots when looking for parking.
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Very nice car but no dealer support
Jeff, 12/07/2018
updated 06/11/2021
2014 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The car is simple and extremely reliable. That's good because if anything does need fixing, the dealership are not interested. It's not that some don't want to help but parts are hard to get and mechanics are not generally well trained in electric cars. They insist that it's just the way these cars are and they can't be returned to the original well functioning condition. The batteries are long lasting and show little degradation after seven years. The range is about 80 miles however. The brakes have become a bit grabby and the front end is showing signs of wear.
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Peppy car with an excellent MPGe
RT2, 04/11/2018
2013 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great local commute car and for local errands.
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Greatest car you can drive in Las Vegas
Stubaru, 10/24/2022
2013 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I had a 2012 Fiat 500 sport for years and loved it. Don't know why people don't embrace Fiat as a car company. They make great compact car that are fun to drive and are extremely reliable. I put 108000 miles on my 2012 with no problems. Now that gas is approaching $6.00 a gallon here in Vegas I decided to trade my 2012 sport for a "E" model. What a awesome car. It cost me nothing to drive because I have solar at home. Its fast, fun to drive, comfortable and NO maintainence. What more can you ask for. I am always stopped in parking lots asking me about the car. Its the bright orange and its hard to miss. If you can find one where you live and have a 80 or less round trip commute its the perfect vehicle to buy.
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When you need a simple and efficient car
Eric, 09/05/2017
2014 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Having originally leased a 2016 FIAT 500e, when it came time to find a new vehicle due to high mileage driving, I did not hesitate getting a previous year model, since electric is the way to go, and I have enjoyed good reliability and efficiency with the Fiat 500e. When looking at previous vehicles, you just need to factor technology and bluetooth as upgrades needed.
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A blast!
Doug Wood, 08/18/2018
2014 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Fun to drive. Great acceleration and good handling.
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