2023 Fiat 500e pricing and features

Fiat has confirmed specifications for its 2023 500e ahead of the model's July release date.

Following the announcement of a $52,500 list price in February, Fiat has now locked in 500e specification for Australia.

The 500e will arrive in a single La Prima three-door variant powered by an 87kW/220Nm electric motor with a 37.3kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

The Fiat 500e’s outputs are enough to get it from rest to 100km/h in 9.0 seconds, and the battery big enough to bestow it a 311km driving range (WLTP).

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While the 500e is priced close to $50K, making it eligible for incentives in several Australian states and territories, this isn’t a car targeting the BYD Atto 3 or MG ZS EV. Instead, this stylish Italian supermini will be stealing sales from the Mini Cooper electric.

The 500e rides on an all-new platform compatible with both EV and internal-combustion powertrains – though the 500 will remain electric only. The car is 61 millimetres longer than its predecessor (which debuted way back in 2008) and its tracks have grown by 56mm to accommodate the battery and offer greater occupant space.

A sporty variant from Abarth is also expected to make it to Australia, but full details are yet to be confirmed.

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The Abarth 500e is an all-electric hot hatch

Fiat 500e features

Outside, the 500e La Prima wears 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels and carries LED headlights and daytime running lights. Inside there are nods to the classic 500, including a two-spoke steering wheel and rounded digital instrument cluster.

Australia does miss out on the premium JBL stereo tuned by Bocelli, which is offered in UK market 500e models, and we won't get the stylish convertible either.

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Fiat 500e colours

Being a style-forward car, the 500e is available in a host of configurations. Six paint colours are available, all teamed with ice beige upholstery.

Fiat 500e safety

The 2023 Fiat 500e was awarded four stars in 2021 Euro NCAP safety testing. Its rating has not been converted by ANCAP, but expect it to carry over before going on sale in July.

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Fiat 500e range and charging

Available in Europe with a smaller battery pack and less powerful motor, Australian 500es will be fitted with the global most powerful items.

That means a single front-mounted electric motor producing 87kW/220Nm and a 37.3kWh usable (42kWh gross) lithium-ion battery pack.

In combined WLTP testing the 500e achieved a driving range of 311km using 11.8kWh/100km.

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Fast charging using public DC infrastructure maxes out at 85kW, for a 10-80 per cent charge in 25 minutes. AC charging is limited to 11kW, so it’ll take four hours to go from 0-100 per cent.

Fiat 500e availability

The first Australian deliveries of the 500e are expected to start in July this year, and it will be priced from $52,500 before on-road costs.