2024 Fiat 500e with 149 miles of range unveiled for $32,500

The 2024 Fiat 500e is setting a new benchmark in the electric vehicle market with its affordable price and impressive features. This latest offering from Fiat takes inspiration from its iconic gasoline-powered city car, but with an electric twist, making it a highly anticipated model for those seeking an affordable EV option.

With the average price of city EVs around $50,000, the Fiat 500e stands out with its more accessible price tag of $32,500. This pricing strategy positions the 500e as an attractive option for consumers who are looking for an electric vehicle without a hefty price tag.

The Fiat 500e, which was first introduced in Europe in 2020, will be available early next year and was unveiled on December 5. The model also includes a RED edition, which is the most budget-friendly option in the lineup. In addition to the cost of the car, Fiat is adding an additional $1,595 destination charge for the 2024 model. Despite the lower price point, it remains to be seen how the market will react to the new Fiat 500e, especially given the higher average EV price of $51,762 as reported by Kelley Blue Book in October 2023.

2024 Fiat 500e with 149 miles of range unveiled for $32,500

The 2024 Fiat 500e is a compact, two-door, four-seater vehicle, ideal for navigating through tight city spaces. The car features a retro-inspired design but is slightly longer and wider than its predecessor, providing more interior space. The cabin of the Fiat 500e RED is notably accentuated with red, including a rounded gauge cluster and a dashboard made of shiny red plastic. It is equipped with a 7-inch driver-facing display and a 10.25-inch center touchscreen, compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Under the hood, the Fiat 500e is powered by a 42kWh battery pack, offering a range of 149 miles. It comes with a Level 2 charger for home installation, capable of fully recharging the battery in 4.25 hours. For faster charging, a DC fast charger can replenish the battery within 45 minutes. The car features a 118hp motor, can accelerate from 0-60mph in 8.5 seconds, and offers three drive modes – Normal, Range, and Sherpa, with Sherpa mode maximizing the top speed and range.

A unique feature of the 2024 Fiat 500e is its Acoustic Alert System (AVAS), which plays "The Sound of 500", a song composed by Flavio Ibba-Marco Gualdi, to alert pedestrians of its presence when cruising at normal speeds.

The 2024 Fiat 500e, set to release early next year, represents a significant step forward in making electric vehicles more accessible to a broader range of consumers.

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