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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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A real-world 500e review
Chris Ginsburg, 09/14/2017
2017 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
57 of 61 people found this review helpful
We just bought a used 2014 500e with 28k miles. Dealers are currently offering nice pricing as many 2014's are coming off-lease and being turned in. We paid $7500 + tax. which seems very cheap for car that cost $30K a few years ago. The limited market and relatively high production volume keep the current resale value low. The car is blast to drive at lower speeds... It's very quick and can zip in and out of traffic lightning fast. It feels light, nimble and could probably beat many expensive sports cars up to about 60mph. If you install a 240v fast-charger in your garage and only commute in the city or shorter distances -- the car is fantastic. If you have to travel over 25 miles on the freeway to work, I'm sorry to say the car is a joke. I would not recommend this car for commuting. The problem is that once you exceed 50mph, the battery charge diminishes shockingly fast, to the point where you may be scared you won't make it. It almost seems as though the car needs some kind of overdrive system because it uses tons of energy at 65mph, even with no throttle. In the city, it has regenerative braking to help recharge, but on the highway the motor eats battery power like crazy. The fully-charged "96-mile range" can only last about 40 miles at 65mph. If you commute, you'd better have a fast-charger at work or you may not make it home.
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My Favorite car out of dozens!
Jon Sanserino, 09/30/2016
2016 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
I bought this car because 95% of my driving is short range for shopping, post office, etc. when I am not traveling out of the country for business. Also - the dealer and government incentives made the lease price so low, the car was essentially free - the lease is about the amount I paid for gas monthly. I truly did not expect to fall in love with this little car! It makes me smile every time I drive it. It is amazingly quiet and solid, and very quick. You really need to watch your speed. It brakes very well, and also handles better than expected considering it has hundreds of pounds of batteries in the floor. Whenever someone new gets in, the first thing they say is "Wow - it's nice! And it's roomier inside than I expected!" It is usually just me and a dog, or the two of us, but we have had 4 people in the car to go a short way to dinner, etc. The fact that there is NO SOUND except the (excellent) radio turning on when you "start" it, still takes some getting used to. The seats are surprisingly comfortable considering that they are so small and thin. Totally adequate for the car. The sound system is better than my Acura's. The NAV is a simple TomTom system, but it works, and it has nearby charging stations pre-programmed in. The Bluetooth works perfectly as does the climate control system. This little car really is well equipped with everything except a backup camera, but the rear bumper is about 10" behind the rear window so it isn't a serious issue, and it has the parking sensors anyway. Yes, there are a few little ergonomic issues about the car that frustrate me, and the steering requires real attention on the freeway, but in general, for what it is intended for, this is what everyone should be driving around town. I have owned around 50 cars, and this will be the one that will be hardest to let go of. GREAT WORK FIAT! And thanks to Fiat of Glendale for making the purchase so easy.
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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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Zippy Electric Vehicle
Califas, 07/08/2016
2016 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
The 500e has a better response than the gas-powered version. It handles better, has the best pickup and go, and is so fun to drive. I wanted to lease an electric vehicle so I wouldn't have to pay for parking in my city's parking meters and garages (my city has an incentive to lease/purchase EVs) especially as I work downtown and must pay to park. It's a dream to drive and park, and recharges when you break, so it becomes a game to get as much mileage from a charge as possible. So far, I've had no problems with the car at all. The lease is up the end of the year, and I've become spoiled with having an EV; it's wonderful not to pay for gas, oil, or smog check! I hope to continue with either leasing or owning another EV. At least in California, this is the way to go especially as the state has a pay back money incentive to own/lease an EV.
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Best little overlooked car ever!
Tom, 10/05/2019
2017 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
Never could I possibly imagined how much I love this car.i have put over 30,000 miles on my 500e. It commutes easily and it actually alot of fun to drive. It is surprising quick and handles decent. Instant heat and a/c ,cannot understate how well they work. Would recommend a wet weather tire. I commute about 400 miles a week averaging 38mph & 139 mpge.
2017 Fiat 500E - My Pocket Rocket EV -
Duan, 03/15/2021
2017 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I call it EV and I picked one of these 500E's off lease from Chrysler Corp from the 2017 year for $8K in August of 2020. Window Sticker that came with the 500E said this car was over $34K new with some of it's upgrades. This 500E is still under Factory Warranty through 2021 and the main battery is warrantied through 2025 through Fiat. Driven daily since August 2020 I have had no problems with this car but do get lots of Cute Car comments from other drivers. It came with the extra cost Electric Orange Tri Coat Pearl Paint with White accents and the Electric Sunroof which make this a very cool little Pocket Rocket. Fast, Fun, and just a great little get around vehicle. My Toyota PriusV and my classic Lexus SC430 have sat in the garage for the last 4 months needing no gas as I drive this little Fiat 500E everywhere. The money I save by not putting gas into my other 2 cars actually pays for this cool Pocket Rocket as I plug it in at night in the regular 120v plug and it's ready to go in the morning. Has all the cool features, heated seats, navigation, love the sunroof, a great stereo system. I leave the back seats down for my trips to Home Depot and Costco and it's my mini-SUV. Loving the 500E and if the 85 mile range works for you this is an exciting car to drive also I think a must buy. I live in the Palm Springs area so this works to go all around the Coachella Valley and back home to plug it in for the next day, so perfect for me. I am giving it 5 Star's because I really can't find anything wrong with this 500E. Has all the tech I need and the fit and finish are solid for this little Italian Pocket Rocket. Sure it's small but that just adds to the driving pleasure making it feel like a sports car with the battery pack being on the floor of the car handles corners very well. Sure it only fits 2 people but if I need more space I use another vehicle. It is what it is and it is a great fun little car that already took the depreciation hit and is still under a factory warranty! I like it ... !
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Great-ish car.
Jon Sweitzernoffenhold, 10/07/2016
2016 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
I like the way the car drives, but dislike a lot of the interior features. First off, the performance is great and I've never had such a fun car to drive. The acceleration sets you back in your seat and is instantaneous. I don't mind the range as we kept our gas cars and 95% of our driving is local. The charging has been fine with the standard 110 outlet and I don't see a need for the fast charger. My 7 year old daughter fits in the rear seat without a problem, but I'm happy the lease will be up in a few years as we'll run out of room as she grows. As for the bad....Headroom is awful. I'm 6'3" and basically have to put my head into the sunroof area to drive. Backing out of a driveway is difficult as the rear visibility is very poor. I'm happy for the sensors. Storage inside the car is also horrible. The glove box interior is flat so all your stuff comes out when you open the door. The cupholders are too close together for even 2 medium drinks. There's nowhere to put a cell phone. I hate the radio. There's a navigation warning that comes on for a while that prevents you from changing the channel...unless you take your eyes off the road and hit the "accept" button twice. I don't need navigation as my cell phone does it better. The Satellite Radio sounds compressed and worse than a cassette tape. There's no CD player. I love audio and honestly can't speak to the quality of the speakers since broadcast radio is the best quality thing I've listened to. I hate that every statistic is listed in MPGe, but we fill the car in kilowatts. I find MPGe to be a worthless number. One cool feature about the car is the smartphone app that allows me to turn on the climate control before I get to the car. It's just tough that it only turns on the last setting you had. If I drove with the air off and the windows down, I have to remember to turn it back to automatic 68 degrees when I park if I want to use the app. I also love/hate the App's function to show where the car is because it allows the person with whom you share the car with to spy on you. I have nothing to hide, but it gets weird when the other person knows where you went out for lunch. The regenerative braking is cool, but it doesn't seem to activate fully until the car is less than 90% charged. i.e. It will regenerate up to -10kw, but after 89% battery remaining it will go up to -40kw regeneration. It almost pays not to fully charge the car if you don't need the range. There's also a weird spot between 5mph and 0 where the brakes engage differently and grip strongly into a forceful stop. Overall I like the car as a car, but don't like the comfort features. I'll miss it when the lease is up because it is such a unique experience.
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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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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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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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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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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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Already broken after one year!
M Saun, 08/21/2018
2017 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
12 of 17 people found this review helpful
I've leased my 2-17 500e for one year (only 7k miles driven) and yesterday, it stopped taking a charge. Thankfully it is under warranty, and Fiat came to tow it to the dealership because it didn't have enough miles to get there. The dealership is 40 mins away, they're backed up and won't get to look at my car for another day, and they had no loaner car for me (although they did agree to cover my rental, if I made my way to Enterprise and dealt with that paperwork myself. Thanks for the terrific convenience, Fiat. If your car breaks on me while under warranty, you should probably consider making my experience very convenient.) On another note, we also have an electric BMW i3. I have driven it and the Fiat the same distance, and the BMW uses substantially less "miles" to go the same distance. I know it is said that the amount of miles used depends on how you drive it, but I find the Fiat to be far less reliable in terms of how far I can actually go, compared to the BMW (which is twice the price, so you get what you pay for!) Also, the suspension bounces all over the road, and it breaks very abruptly. I have skidded out a few times accelerating on a hill.
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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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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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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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Good value if you have a short comute
Gabrielle Harwood, 06/30/2020
2017 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have driven two fiat electrics for 6 years now, mainly because there lease price was very competitive, my main problem is with there nav system which is non funcioning, but I use Ways, and there audio is glitchy.
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fiat 500e
Var Mar, 11/28/2016
2017 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
5 of 11 people found this review helpful
best car for lonely commute
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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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WAY more expensive than you can even imagine!!
Holly Johnson, 04/28/2016
2016 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
23 of 64 people found this review helpful
DO NOT BUY THE FIAT 500e!! There is a major design flaw that will cost you $2000 at least once, and likely $2000 / year. This is NOT covered by the warranty. Before buying one, take a look at the plug (where the gas cap would normally be). It is very fragile plastic. Now think that for 8 hours or more a day, this will be plugged into a charger with a handle slightly smaller than a gas pump handle. Now think that if a small child bumps that even once, the plastic connector will snap. That simple looking connector costs almost $2000 to replace. It is part of a cable bundle that runs to the front of the car. It takes 7 hours to replace (at least that's what they bill). This will break!! Beware before buying this car!! Warranty will not cover it because they say it is the child's fault for bumping into it, not a car problem.
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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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Love it!
Paul Crespo Crespo, 10/14/2016
2017 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
4 of 10 people found this review helpful
Explore the lease option.
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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.
Love it
Judah, 04/02/2020
2016 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Probably my favorite car I’ve ever owned, the range is pretty low, about 90 miles per charge on the highway, about 100 city driving only, but it’s soooo fun to drive and amazingly easy to park anywhere.
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Love this zippy car!
M. Taylor, 10/06/2021
2016 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is a great get-around-town car. It gets approximately 100 miles per charge and I get to go in the HOV lanes without charge.
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Perfect city car
Chubalu, 01/08/2023
2017 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
60K and no problem whatsoever I’m getting 85 to 95 miles of range all day long.
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Sandy, 03/24/2024
updated 09/26/2024
2017 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love this car. It is so fun to drive. It has lots of high end amenities. The only negative part is it has a short range. But I plug it in at night and it is always ready to go. It is a fantastic car for errands around town. I can highly recommend if you need a car with a short range.
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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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Love this little 500e
Simon Alexander, 02/20/2023
2017 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great little town car just love it
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Khoa Luu, 02/24/2020
2017 FIAT 500e Battery Electric 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
0 of 4 people found this review helpful
Great buy