• Built on Cinquecento’s successful small-car formula
• Battery-electric powertrain produces 87 kW/118 horsepower and a peak torque output of 220Nm
• Achieves 80% charge in 35 minutes
• 0-100km/hr in 9 seconds
• 42.0 kWh lithium-ion battery capable of 320km of driving range in a single full charge
• Iconic Italian design with its wind-tunnel-sculpted shape and retro-futuristic dot-matrix styled cues for a cutting-edge look
• Two specification levels arriving, the 500e Pop and the 500e Icon
• 6 electrifying exterior colour choices – Ice White, Ocean Green, Mineral Grey, Onyx Black, Rose Gold & Celestial Blue
• Expected arrival of Q2 2023
• FIAT brand in NZ aspires to be 100% electric by 2024
• Further brand expansion with arrival of Abarth 500e later in 2023
• Pricing starts from $59,990+orc, with full clean car rebate of $8,625 available

19 December 2022

ELECTRIC FOR SOME, 500 FOR OTHERS - With its iconic style, world-class dynamics and environmentally responsible zero-emissions design, the Fiat 500e builds on the Cinquecento legacy, while offering customers a no-compromise electric vehicle that embodies the FIAT brand's simple, purposeful, and fun-to-drive values. The move toward greater electrification is not only about the technology, but also about reinventing the customer experience and embracing the different needs of people and the planet. 

Produced in its birthplace, Mirafiori, Italy. The 500e has the same inherent Italian Design as its petrol Fiat 500 predecessor but its similarities end there. The 500e is equipped with a front mounted electric motor, delivering 87kW with peak torque output of 220 Nm and 0-100km/h in 9 seconds.

New Zealand’s 500e will also feature the highest specification battery pack of 42 kWh, capable of 320km of driving range in a single full charge with a charging speed of 80% in 35 minutes.

Dimensions wise the 500e is 56mm wider and 61mm longer than the petrol 500, making for a roomier interior. The round instrument hood invokes the typical 500 style, while the 7’’ TFT full digital cluster fills it with colour and technology. In a true nod to its more sustainable nature, the 500e interior includes features made with SEAQUAL® marine plastic, a raw material made from marine litter.

The 500e is available in two variants. The Pop, priced from $59,990, features a plethora of safety, comfort and convenience features as standard including attention assist, lane control, AEB, L2 autonomous driving, traffic sign recognition, heated seats, keyless entry-and-go, rear sensors and rear-view camera. 

The striking interior includes FIAT monogram seats, body coloured dash and a host of tech features including wireless apple car play/android auto, 10”25 infotainment system, 7” TFT display and wireless charger.

The 500e Icon, priced from $64,990, also features a fixed glass roof, a more premium interior including ice-beige, FIAT eco-leather trim, and premium dashboard accents. 

Exterior enhancements include chrome exterior accents, infinity LED headlights and impressive 17” diamond cut alloy wheels. 360 parking sensors, blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise with lane centring and traffic jam assist round out the additional Icon offering.

Both models are available in a range of eye-catching exterior colours Ice White, Ocean Green, Mineral Grey, Onyx Black, Rose Gold & Celestial Blue.

Sarah Williams, Fiat New Zealand Marketing Manager says “since launching globally the demand to bring the 500e to New Zealand has been incredibly strong. The Fiat 500e embodies the distinctive Fiat Cinquecento look and now offers unmistakable electric styling and driveability that we know New Zealanders will love. We are excited to finally bring the new sustainable phase of the Fiat brand to NZ.”

For those after something a little sportier, we can expect to see newly launched Abarth 500e in New Zealand later in 2023 with more details to be confirmed closer to launch.

With two all-electric offerings coming next year, FIAT is moving towards the goal of being 100% electric in NZ in 2024.   

Customers are advised to register their interest for the 500e via the Fiat.co.nz website before the vehicle’s arrival in showrooms early Q2 next year.

About Fiat

Over the past 14 years, the Fiat 500 has remained a trendsetter with over 30 special editions across both Fiat and Abarth, exploring everything from fashion and luxury to yachts and connectivity. The many special editions include 500 by Diesel, 500C by Gucci in 2011, 500 Riva in 2016 and Anniversario created to celebrate the 60th birthday of the iconic Fiat. 

Since its inception in 1957, over six million units have been sold and more than two million in the last ten years. The Fiat 500 recently joined the permanent collection of MoMA, the Museum of Modern Art, in New York, testament both to this iconic car’s status as a work of art, and a fitting celebration of its 60th birthday.