The latest generation Fiat 500 is built on a tailored EV architecture, with two battery/motor options. The model tested uses the shorter-range 24 kWh battery pack, and can be rapid charged at up to 50 kW DC.
There is one configuration available with the 24 kWh battery:
The official WLTP driving range for the Fiat 500 24 kWh is 118 miles on a charge. Real-world driving quickly shows how efficient the Fiat is, with that official range comfortably achievable, and only dropping to around 100 miles on a charge when sitting at 70mph. Otherwise, most drivers will regularly reach 130-140 miles per charge.
There are three driving modes available – Normal, Range, and Sherpa. The latter two feature ‘one-pedal’ driving, allowing strong brake energy recuperation, even to a full stop, for efficient driving. Normal allows for light regen, improving the coasting ability of the 500 at higher speeds. The set-up works well, and is easy to use.
Charging is available at up to 11 kW AC on any configuration of new Fiat 500. This more compact battery model can rapid charge at up to 50 kW DC, which keeps the recharging time for 0-80% to around 30 minutes. Charging on an 11 kW point will take around 2h 30m or 3h 30m on a 7 kW unit.
