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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!
Just drive it
SJ Mathews, 10/20/2015
updated 10/31/2017
2015 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
38 of 39 people found this review helpful
Great commuter car, also a total blast to city drive. Regenerative brakes are sweet and seem better than conventional, great acceleration, amazing that they make vehicles like this. The only real downside I noted (aside from a limited range) is that going uphill really drains the batteries fast shortening the range. That aside, it is really roomy in the front, the back clearly not popular with most. You buy the EV that suits your needs- as we were looking at a commuter car, this was by far the best choice. Update- three years later, no problems whatsoever.
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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.
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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Quirky but Cute EV
Mikel, 01/15/2016
2015 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
27 of 29 people found this review helpful
Lease terms are great when combined with rebates from California State and Central Valley. Car is a hoot to drive: fast and responsive with great handling. It also is cute and sophisticated looking. Range is about 100 miles in the relatively flat Central Valley. This car works great as a city commuter and carries our shopping purchases easily in the "trunk" and the extra space made by folding down the rear seats. We are family of two "empty nesters" so although this car is an addition to our gas engine vehicles (bought to complement our newly installed solar array on the rooftop), it has become the favorite car to use. Front seats are fine but rear seats are a bit cramped. Controls are "interesting," reflecting Italian design!! The integrated info system in 2016 is a bit improvement over previous models. In addition, the interior white/black color scheme is practical but classy. We have had no problem in the city or on the highway. Beware that this car does not allow Level 3 charging so expect to wait a bit longer for it to charge with Level 2 at public charing stations or a lot longer with the Level 1 charger that comes with the car.
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Fiat 500e is really fun driving machine
FLJeff, 02/13/2017
updated 08/14/2019
2015 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
19 of 20 people found this review helpful
I purchased a used low mileage 2015 Fiat 500e a couple of months ago and was so impressed with how it handles that I purchased another for my sister. These cars are a real steal on the used car market. I live in South Florida where it is warm and flat and generally have been getting over 100 miles of range (EPA 87). A Fiat 500 in general is not the most practical car but if you want something really fun to drive, this is it. This car handles very similar to my former Mini Cooper but without the gas. UPDATE: I'm still very happy with my Fiat 500e after more than two and half years of ownership. Additionally, I have had excellent service from the Fiat Dealership (Arrigo) in West Palm Beach, when I have brought the car in for some minor items and software updates which were covered under Warranty.
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Great in the city but awful on highway
Peter Fan, 10/22/2015
2015 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
23 of 25 people found this review helpful
PROS: This car is really nimble in the city. We live in San Francisco so parking is rarely a problem for this car. This car is great at stop and go. Often you can drive more than 100 miles in the city. It has good handling and is fairly comfortable in the front seat. CONS: My worst complaint is the highway mileage. If driving around 65 mph continuously don't expect the range to go beyond 60-70 miles. Also, when you turn on AC you lose about 10 (estimated) miles in range so be careful. Back seat is horrible in terms of space. Trunk space is small but for a family of three it's big enough to hold our weekend groceries. I like the interior design but the quality of material is really cheap so I don't think it's worth the price tag. Everyone was laughing at the bright orange but this bright color is necessary because sometimes on the road people just don't see this compact car. Reliability and safety are unknown at this point since I am not a pro. Overall I'd recommend this car for short distance commuters.
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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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nice commuter car, but not for a family
tsaue, 06/18/2018
2015 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
30 of 35 people found this review helpful
If you're single and need something to get from A to B and happen to live in the city with access to a charging station either at home or near a chargepoint (where you have to pay) then this may be the car for you. I am a leasee of this and plan to drive it and give it back at the end of my 3 year stint, but I will have to say that you have to make compromises with this car. PROS/CONS as they come to me. Small, can park anywhere, stable up to about 80mph on highway, with the seats folded down you can fit a wide variety of items. If you have small kids, the back seat is great, if you are tall and an average sized adult you may have a lot of problems. You also can not carry a golf club bag in the back if you have those seats occupied, maybe just one 3 people in the car and have one seat folded down. Charging at 32A which is the max rated for this car will take about 3.5 hours to charge to full which isn't bad. I use this car to travel back and forth to work at around 35mi away, you can barely make it back. If had to take detours you may be stretching it. I've also noticed that the battery is degrading after driving it hard for about 1 year. If you plan to drive this for longer than 5 years you may not be able to reach the rated 80mi on a single charge. Be prepared to stop or have that charging card ready. With all the short comings, I do enjoy my drive in the car, but with all the SUVs out there if god forbid you get into an accident, you may get out alive, cause there's not many crumple zones. I would highly recommend this car in city situations, but probably look towards volt or battery capable car to get you places. I think my next car will be a bolt because 200mi range is the sweet spot and calms my range anxiety. Cause you know, sometimes you just gotta go far. Many folks will need to have a backup gas car to go further places, but this may be a good interim car. I have no idea why but the insurance on this thing is SUPER expensive in CA, and parts are as well. Factor that in if you ever do get into an accident. Remember guys and gals, EVs are still new and in a few years time you're going to see a lot of choices. My recommendation is to get this car if you need to tie you over or just save up and bye our friend's Elon's brand. Thanks for reading.
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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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Great Electric Car. Fun to drive.
Joseph, 02/21/2017
updated 02/22/2018
2015 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
20 of 23 people found this review helpful
I recommend this car to anyone that is looking for a car that feels like it came from the distant future of the automotive industry. We purchased a used Fiat 500e and we are very happy with it. We test drove about 8 Fiat 500e at different dealerships until we found one that we liked. We studied the car and read many reviews before making the choice to buy the car. The battery is the most expensive part of the car and Fiat provides an 8 year or 100,000 mile warranty on the battery.
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Fun city car, and very manageable in the 'burbs
Janis Froehlig, 04/09/2018
2015 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
Giving this a try as a "mom car." The biggest PITA is trying to use standard driving directions. Yes, highway mileage brings out what's probably the weakest point on the car. I've gotten my mileage estimate up to 110, but that's using my own hybrid of biking directions and knowing my way around both the roads and bike paths after having lived (relatively adventurously) in my city for 20 years. There's also a driving style adaptation; I'm a chronic speeder, and one of the reasons I got this car was to self-impose restrictions on that. Simply having the kWh display has been enlightening, to say the least. (All cars should have some sort of energy-burn display). If you drive a gas-powered car, be prepared for a change. It's a good one, but a shift none the less. *** For reference, the trunk size with the seats down is about the same size as my old Forester with one huge exception: the angle of the back of the car. I use my old trunk mat, but height in the back is so seriously lacking I'm thinking of removing the interior of the trunk panel just for the added couple inches. *** Visibility from inside the car is why I bought this. It's not as good as older cars with nice big windows and narrow frames, but it's better than any of the other eCars I drove. I've given up on being visible to other drivers, frankly, so... this one is great on agility, and the horn is loud enough while still having a polite staccato. Traction in <4" of snow, on ice, and in the rain is the best I've owned (but also the newest). *** It's really fun. Charging stations are popping up in new places, I'm saving a car-payment's-worth in gas and oil changes, I can whip a u-turn right on the street and nab a really tiny parking space, and getting service simply having a newer car, even with Chrysler-FIAT, is a whole lot better than trying to fight for cred driving an older car.
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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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Great used car value
Byrononc, 01/15/2019
2015 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
You can’t beat the cost of these used. Very fun to drive in the city and stop and go crowded highways. Not great for long highway drives at full speed as it bounces around too much.
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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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Fabulous City Car
CJ P, 09/10/2022
2015 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
May not have been worth what folks paid new, but I got mine used for $6k and it's a great little car. Cheap to run, fun to drive and cute as hell. It's really peppy and not a bad place to be, considering Fiat tried to make it more upscale than other 500s. All in all one of my favorite cars, and we have other "better" cars such as a CR-V and a BMW. Not great as an only car (unless you only drive locally) due to its limited range, but awesome for multi-car households.
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FIAT 500E Do NOT BUY or Lease!!
SunB, 10/04/2016
2015 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
12 of 31 people found this review helpful
This car is cheaply made. I leased 2015 500e, already the charging cable is broken and the plugin part is loose and the prongs that fit into the outlet is burning y outlet. The house almost caught on fire! Customer service is really bad and could not even tell me if the charging cable is under warranty. My car has only 15K miles!!! It's now in the shop and can't drive it as can't charge it!!!
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Poorly made vehicle with horrible service
Nicholas C, 03/28/2018
2015 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
11 of 30 people found this review helpful
Poorly made vehicle, looked nice in the beginning but after like a year or so of use, things start going horribly. Wheels were worn out with only about 10k of use. and the tires are not cheap. What i was told by a fiat mechanic is that everybody at fiat knows the electric car is heavy and the tires they have don't last that long. If everybody knows, why wasn't i disclosed of this before the lease? If i had known i would need to replace my tires twice during the lease, i would have said no. then the headlights went out on year 2 and had to have those replaced. When i tried to complain about the crazy situation, Chrysler was like, we'll look into it and call you back, never called back, after a while i gave up. Multiple times with customer services and not one time were my problems resolved.
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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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High quality !
RS, 12/26/2020
2015 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Runs smoothly, great city car, no noise.
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Freeway legal golf cart
DJackson, 06/08/2021
2015 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great little car that doesn't feel that small to drive. Great acceleration and handling. Everything other than the seats and wheel feels a bit fragile. Needs more range to be useful anywhere but in town.
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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Buy gas
Brian, 06/18/2021
2015 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
1 of 9 people found this review helpful
A waste of money no range.
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Saving the planet while driving
Fiat 500e Fan, 04/08/2021
2015 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great car; fun to drive and very economical! Unfortunately, the US is still under the thumb of the destructive fossil fuel industry, which means support for sensible, safe transportation is lacking.
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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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