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In Europe, the new 500 line includes Action, Passion and Icon finishes. Entry-level Action cars include a 70 kW (93 horsepower) electric motor, which delivers a run from zero to 62 mph in 9.5 seconds and a top speed limited to 83 mph (135 km / h). Its 23.8 kWh lithium-ion battery provides a range of more than 111 miles (180 km) in the WLTP cycle, or more than 149 miles (240 km) when driving only in the city. Fiat also claims that with the 50 kW fast charging system, this 500 can be charged to meet daily mileage requirements (estimated at around 31 miles) in less than 10 minutes.
One notch higher, the 500 Passion offers drivers 198 miles (320 km) on the WLTP cycle, which can increase to 285 miles (460 km) when riding the urban cycle alone. It also features an 85 kW fast charge, so you can recharge from a dead battery to 80 percent range in 35 minutes, or up to 31 miles in about 5 minutes. Cruise control is also added as standard, along with a wireless charging pad in the center compartment next to the driver.
The top-of-the-range 500 Icon comes with a 10.25-inch “cinerama” touchscreen, including GPS and Uconnect 5 system. Sixteen-inch alloy wheels, bigger battery, faster charging and virtually all additional features now available with the 500 as standard. 500 Icon buyers even get a buttonless black pebble, a take-away smart key made from a special bio-based polycarbonate. As mentioned above, a wood effect upholstery is also available on the dash and steering wheel, made with a vegan material instead of leather.
Want the new 500 electric in America as a hatch, convertible, or 3 + 1 station wagon? Currently, FCA cannot confirm this, as it is evaluating the potential of the electric vehicle for the North American market. We vote yes!
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