Pricing and specification for the 2023 Fiat 500e electrical metropolis automobile has been confirmed by Stellantis Australia forward of its confirmed launch in mid-2023.
The Fiat 500e La Prima is priced from $52,500 earlier than on-road prices and can compete towards different electrical autos (EVs) just like the Mini Electrical, GWM Ora, MG 4, and Nissan Leaf.
La Prima interprets instantly from Italian to English as ‘The First’, and serves as a launch version of the electrical metropolis automobile.
It’s powered by a single, front-mounted electrical motor producing 87kW of energy and 220Nm of torque. It’s mated with a 42kWh lithium-ion battery pack.
Notably absent is the bottom 23.8kWh battery and 70kW electrical motor mixture supplied in markets like Italy, in addition to the cabriolet and three+1 hatchback physique types. It’s unclear if any of those will come to Australia.
The Fiat 500e fell in need of a five-star security ranking ANCAP testing, as an alternative receiving 4 stars.
We’ve been ready some time for the 500e, which was first revealed again in March 2020.
As we missed out on the primary era of Fiat’s EV metropolis automobile, the now not-so-new 500e would be the first EV supplied by the model in Australia.
These wanting a extra highly effective EV hatch might want to go for the Abarth 500e, which has been confirmed for a late 2023 launch.
It options the identical 42kWh battery and 85kW DC fast-charging however a extra highly effective 114kW/235Nm electrical motor, slashing the 0-100km/h time to a claimed 7.0 seconds.
Abarth has additionally programmed a extra distinctive propulsion sound and a alternative of three driving modes.
Pricing
2023 Fiat 500e La Prima: $52,500
This value is earlier than on-road prices.
Powertrain
The Fiat 500e La Prima is powered by a single, front-mounted electrical motor producing 87kW of energy and 220Nm of torque. That is mated with a 42kWh lithium-ion battery pack.
Fiat claims the 500e can do the 0-100km/h dash in 9.0 seconds.
Effectivity
In Europe the Fiat 500e La Prima has a claimed vary of 311km based on an undisclosed testing commonplace. The Australian-specification mannequin is anticipated to have the identical quantity of vary.
The 500e can cost at a most fee of 85kW when plugged right into a DC fast-charger. Fiat claims a cost from 0-80 per cent will take 35 minutes.
Dimensions
The Fiat 500e measures in at 3631mm lengthy, 1683mm huge, and 1529mm tall with a 2322mm wheelbase.
With the rear seats upright there’s 185 litres of boot house, which may be expanded to 550 litres with them folded.
Servicing and Guarantee
Stellantis Australia hasn’t detailed any details about the Fiat 500e’s guarantee and servicing. It’s anticipated to be lined by the corporate’s three-year, or 150,000km guarantee.
Security
The Fiat 500e has a four-star ANCAP security ranking primarily based on testing performed by Euro NCAP in 2021.
It acquired 78 per cent for grownup occupant safety, 79 per cent for baby occupant safety, 67 per cent for susceptible highway person safety, and 67 per cent for security help.
The 2023 Fiat 500e La Prima comes commonplace with the next security options:
Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)Pedestrian detectionCyclist detectionBlind-spot monitoringLane-keep assistLane centringIntelligent pace assistTraffic signal recognitionAttention AssistAdaptive cruise controlTraffic jam assistReversing cameraFront and rear parking sensorsTyre strain monitoring
Normal Tools
The 2023 Fiat 500e La Prima comes commonplace with the next options:
Mode 3 charging cable (11kW)17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheelsAutomatic LED headlightsAuto high-beamLED daytime working lightsLED tail lightsRain-sensing wipersChrome exterior highlightsPrivacy glass7.0-inch TFT digital instrument cluster10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment systemWireless Apple CarPlay and Android AutoDAB+ digital radioSix-speaker sound systemClimate controlKeyless entry and push-button startCentre armrest and closed centre consoleBi-colour steering wheelPremium woven dashboard finisherIce beige eco-leather upholsterySix-way handbook adjusting entrance seatsHeated entrance seatsBranded flooring mats
Colors
The 2023 Fiat 500e La Prima is accessible within the following exterior paint colors:
Ice WhiteOnyx BlackOcean GreenMineral GreyRose GoldCelestial Blue
All colors moreover Ice White value an extra $700, moreover Celestial Blue which prices an extra $1600.
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