Used 2016 FIAT 500e Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2016 500e, so we've included reviews for other years of the 500e since its last redesign.
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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Great Car - Stinkin' Good Deal!
AstroPreacher, 09/13/2019
updated 03/20/2023
2016 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
95% of my driving is local with just myself or one passenger, and the Fiat 500e is the perfect car for it! We have another car in the family for road trips and multiple passengers. The choice of a 500e has some drawbacks that you can see written into my opening praise. It's got a range of 80-100 miles depending on speed and running the AC. The back seat is a penalty box for anyone but small children. If those drawbacks meet your needs, you will love this car! My 500e has a tight premium feel. The acceleration is awesome from a stop, although it gets a little weaker at highway speeds. The combination of a car known for it's handling, and the positioning of the battery pack weight low and to the rear, make for amazing handling. It corners better than my BMW 3 series. The front seats are very comfortable and the ergonomics are pretty good. A couple complaints: The b pillars on this car are HUGE, making for poor visibility when changing lanes. Make sure your mirrors are adjusted. It does come with a very useful blind spot mirror, but it takes some getting used to. The cup holders are awkwardly placed and not very useful. The navigation system is a little clunky. It does work, but google maps does it better on your phone. A couple kudos: The sound system is excellent (made by Alpine) and it plays well together with your phone. The seats, though manual, are comfortable and highly adjustable. The AC is very capable, although it does lower your range when it's on. The 500e is a hoot to maneuver. It fits through tiny gaps, parks easily, and will make a u-turn on any road. I have not bothered with a 240 volt charger. It takes around 20 hours to charge on 120 volts (a normal US socket) with the charger that comes with the car. I rarely run the battery all the way down, though, so it is pretty much always fully charged when I am ready to go to work. I get an 80 mile range with the AC on and up to 100 miles in city driving without the AC. This means I'm paying a little less than 3 cents per mile for electricity! The 500e can use commercial 240 volt chargers and charge in about 4 hours. It is not compatible with fast DC style chargers. If the vast majority of your driving is local and one or two people, you will love the 500e!
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Fiat 500e is Brilliant
Richard R. Rahders, 06/12/2017
2016 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
Amazing peppiness, road handling, and comfort. Unbelievable financing. I drove a 2013 for 3 years on lease, and the dealership gave me such a good deal on a 2017 that I drove it out of the dealership the day I returned my 2013. The range and mpg-e are better than reported by the EPA. The 2013 had only one recall, and that was a software upgrade. I have been building and driving EVs for 25 years and this is the best ever, excluding Tesla. Tesla is the best car in the world.
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Great little gem for the money.
Iwatobi, 06/20/2016
2016 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
Great little car for short distance commute and travel. Has plenty of space in the backseat even though trunk space is limited. Charging is easy but know that on standard 110V outlet it would take an entire day to charge up. 24V commercial chargers can do the same in 4 hours or you can install a 240V at home. Love the styling and it's a hoot to drive. Instant torque and no shifting makes the car feel like it has way more power than it does. No problem at all passing cars with easy and it handles very well. Slightly wobbly on highway with high wind. One of the best EV out there that drives handles and performance as good with any gasoline vehicle - 500E is better than any other 500 variant including the Abarth IMO.
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LOVE IT
Art von, 12/19/2019
2016 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This cars is Awesome. I'm a property manager and REALTOR and use it daily for my job. I don't waist time at the pump or service centers for oil changes anymore. I have more time and patience because it fills up automatically when Im sleeping. I had a Mercedes Benz and will never get another gas car again. Plus now I'm saving precious Air for my Grand children!!!
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