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Fiat 500e

(2021 – present)

Expert Rating

New car score:

72
%
A

Used car score:

75
%
A

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

66
%
C

Safety Rating:

64
%
C

Eco Rating:

100
%
A

Reliability Rating:

-

Running Costs:

96
%
A

Warranty Rating:

58
%
C

How are our Expert Rating scores calculated?

Expert Rating

New car score:

72
%
A

Used car score:

75
%
A

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

66
%
C

Safety Rating:

64
%
C

Eco Rating:

100
%
A

Reliability Rating:

-

Running Costs:

96
%
A

Summary

The Fiat 500e, also known as the 500 Electric, is all-new model that is unrelated to the petrol-powered Fiat 500 which has been around since 2007 (albeit with several updates over the years).

The new model is a bit bigger and, as the name suggests, will only be available with electric power. Like previous generations, it is available as both a regular hatchback and as a cabriolet. It landed in the UK in Spring 2021 and the old petrol model is continuing to soldier on for the time being, although its demise appears imminent.

Based on dozens of reviews we have gathered to date, the Fiat 500e has been praised for its driving dynamics and interior quality, both of which are significant improvements over the old model.

The main criticism is that the car remains cramped for four people and luggage, but then that goes for any car in this class. It’s also worth noting that most reviews have been based on high-spec models with much higher pricing that the basic version, with higher performance, more equipment and better battery range.

As of September 2025, the Fiat 500e holds a New Car Expert Rating of A, with a score of 72%. It scores top marks for its low running costs and zero tailpipe emissions, although its media review scores have diminished since it was launched and its safety and warranty scores are only average.

500e highlights

  • Desirable pint-sized looks
  • Competitive battery range
  • Low running costs
  • Stylish interior
  • Agile city driving

500e lowlights

  • Rivals are more practical
  • Entry-level models are rather basic
  • Expensive step up from normal 500
  • Cramped in the back

Key specifications

Body style: Small three-door hatch and cabriolet
Motor: electric, battery-powered
Price: From £24,995 on-road

Launched: Spring 2021
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA

Media reviews

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Safety rating

Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

Overall score: 4 stars
Date tested: December 2021
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Adult protection: 76%
Child protection: 80%
Vulnerable road users: 67%
Safety assist: 67%

Eco rating

Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

Model tested:

Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: July 2021
Read the full Green NCAP review

Clean Air Index: 10 / 10
Energy Efficiency Index: 10 / 10
Greenhouse Gas Index: 10 / 10

Five stars

The Fiat 500e was awarded a five-star eco rating from Green NCAP in July 2021.

Green NCAP said: “With no pollutant emissions at the tailpipe, this full-electric car gets an unbeatable ten out of ten for the Clean Air Index. Energy efficiency of battery electric cars is very high compared with other types of vehicles and the Fiat gets full points here, too.

“However, the standard charger supplied with the vehicle was slow and inefficient so, in the long term, the customer will pay more for grid electricity than would be the case with a better unit. In Green NCAP’s current assessment, which looks only at tailpipe emissions and takes no account of upstream CO2, the 500 completes its hat-trick with maximum points in the Greenhouse Gas pillar.”

Running cost rating

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Battery rangeAverageScoreVariationScore
EV models178 milesC
Electrical efficiencyAverageScoreVariationScore
EV models4.7 m/KWhA
Insurance groupAverageScoreVariationScore
All models18A
Service and maintenanceCostScore
Year 1£111A
Year 2£299A
Year 3£502A
Year 4£650A
Year 5£888A
Overall£2,450A

The Fiat 500e offers very low-cost running, even by electric car standards. Electrical efficiency (the EV equivalent of miles per gallon for a petrol or diesel car) is excellent, while insurance and servicing should also be relatively cheap by new car standards.

The only disappointment is that battery range isn’t great. Across the 500e family, the average range is 170 miles, although the entry-level model drops down to as low as 115 miles while the biggest-battery models are rated for 199 miles. On top of that, you’ll need to bear in mind that these are official EU/UK lab figures, which are optimistic compared to real-world driving.

Reliability rating

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No reliability rating

As of September 2025, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Fiat 500e to generate a reliability rating.

The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy. As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the 500e, we’ll publish the score here.

Warranty rating

New car warranty information for the Fiat 500e

Overall ratingC58%
New car warranty duration3 years
New car warranty mileage100,000 miles
Battery warranty duration8 years
Battery warranty mileage100,000 miles

Fiat’s new car warranty is pretty much the bare minimum offered in the UK, with a duration of three years and a limit of 60,000 miles. Other rivals in the price bracket do better (and in some cases, much better).

In addition to the standard new car warranty, the 500e has an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty for the battery components.

Buying a used Fiat 500e

  • If you are purchasing an ‘Approved Used’ Fiat 500e from an official Fiat dealership, you will get a minimum six-month warranty included.
  • If you are buying a used Fiat 500e from an independent dealership, any warranty offered will vary and will probably be managed by a third-party warranty company.
  • If you are buying a used Fiat 500e from a private seller, there are no warranty protections beyond any remaining portion of the original new car warranty.

If you’re looking to buy a used car that is approaching the end of its warranty period, a used car warranty is usually a worthwhile investment. Check out The Car Expert’s guide to the best used car warranty providers, which will probably be cheaper than a warranty sold by a dealer.

Awards

Trophies, prizes and awards that the Fiat 500e has received

2023

  • EcoCar Electrified Top 50 – Best Electric City Car

2022

  • UK Car of the Year Awards – Best City Car
  • Carbuyer Awards – Best Small Electric Car
  • Company Car Today CCT100 Awards – Best Small EV
  • EV Fleet World Awards – Best EV City Car
  • GQ eCar Awards – Best City Car
  • Parkers New Car Awards – Best Small Electric Car
  • Southern Group of Motoring Writers Awards – ‘Dark Horse’ of the Year

2021

  • Auto Express Awards – Best City Car + Best Small Electic Car for the City
  • Electrifying.com Awards – Car of the Year + Best Small Car
  • Fleet World Awards – Best EV City Car
  • Marie Claire Sustainability Awards – Best Electric Car
  • News UK Motoring Awards – Best City Car
  • Parkers New Car Awards – Best Small Electric Car

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