Hatchback · EV
Fiat 500e 2013–2019 (312, EV)
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- Price
- $31,800–$33,500
- Range
- 87 mi
- Strength: Excellent running costs
- Strength: Strong reliability
- Watch-out: Poor cargo & utility
- Watch-out: Poor passenger space
How it scores for you10 scores
Charmingly chic and pennies-per-mile to run, but 87 miles of range and compliance-car support make it strictly a city second car.
Recalled far less often than cars of the same model years; none of its 2 recalls were serious. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted -3 points for its wider reputation.
Not yet crash-tested by NHTSA, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.
About $650 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 97% of cars we track.
7 cu ft of cargo space — among the smallest of the hatchbacks we track.
Token rear seats and a small hatch; a city 2+2 at best
Instant torque and a tiny footprint make it genuinely fun in town; the 87-mi range keeps it there
Basic compliance-car cabin electronics; no modern infotainment or driver assists
Choppy ride, upright seats, and a narrow, noisy cabin
EVs have typically lost value the fastest.
No published tow rating; front- or rear-wheel drive only.
Safety & recalls3 recalls
Not yet rated by NHTSA.
3 recalls · 1 common complaint area across 2015–2016
- Electrical — 7 complaints (2015)
- Recall — Electrical: propulsion system: traction battery (2016)
- Recall — Electrical: 12v/24v/48v battery (2015)
2019
No recorded issues.
2018
No recorded issues.
2017
No recorded issues.
2016
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction battery16V303000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Fiat 500e vehicles manufactured March 22, 2012, to January 29, 2016. The power inverter module (PIM) may experience voltage spikes which can cause the propulsion system to shut down and loss of motive power.
2015
- RecallElectrical: 12v/24v/48v battery15V179000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Fiat 500 EV vehicles manufactured March 27, 2012, to November 1, 2014. If the vehicle goes in to limp home mode, incompatible software between Electric Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU) and Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM) may cause the el
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction battery16V303000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Fiat 500e vehicles manufactured March 22, 2012, to January 29, 2016. The power inverter module (PIM) may experience voltage spikes which can cause the propulsion system to shut down and loss of motive power.
- Complaint clusterElectrical7 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE 2013-2017 FIAT 500E CHARGER PORT [THE PART MOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE] IS A WEAK PLASTIC PART THAT BREAKS EASILY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED & BEING PLUGGED/UNPLUGGED FROM VEHICLE CHARGERS. INDICATIONS ARE THAT MOST BREAK DUE TO THE ACTION OF PLUGGING & UNPLUGGING THE VEHICLE. IT IS ALSO BOLTED T
Cost to own$19,200 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$31,800–$33,500
Estimated used price, by model year
$650/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
122
Highway MPG
108
Combined MPG
116
Electric range
87 mi
Horsepower
111 hp
Doors
3
Cargo volume
7 cu ft
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