A brand new technology of the Fiat 500e electrical hatch goes on sale within the U.S. early subsequent yr as a 2024 mannequin, and with a beginning value of $34,095, together with a $1,595 vacation spot cost.

The value tag makes the 500e among the many most inexpensive EVs available on the market, and at simply over 3,000 kilos, additionally one of many lightest.

Each cases aren’t that shocking because the 500e is a minicar with a battery capability of simply 42 kwh, which Fiat estimates will ship a spread of 149 miles. A single electrical motor on the entrance delivers a peak 118 hp, or sufficient for 0-60 mph acceleration in about 8.5 seconds.

With these numbers, the 500e is extra suited to city environments. Fiat hasn’t stated the place precisely the 500e will likely be out there, although it must be bought in additional states than its predecessor, which was primarily a compliance automobile.

In the case of charging, the 500e’s battery helps charges of as much as 85 kw. At that determine, 31 miles of vary may be added in 5 minutes, whereas a cost from 0-80% will take 35 minutes, in response to Fiat.

A spicier Fiat 500e Abarth with 153 hp debuted final yr, although its availability within the U.S. hasn’t been introduced.

The brand new 500e is barely bigger than its predecessor, measuring about 2.4 inches longer and wider. The wheelbase has additionally been stretched by 0.8 inches, which ought to translate to more room within the cabin.

There’s seating for 4, and up entrance sits a 7.0-inch digital gauge cluster plus a ten.3-inch infotainment display. The infotainment system is the acquainted Uconnect from dad or mum firm Stellantis, and it contains assist for wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant. A wi-fi telephone charger can also be included.

A drive mode selector can alter the efficiency of the automobile. There are three modes, Regular, Vary and Sherpa, with the Vary mode dialing up the regenerative braking in order that one-pedal driving is feasible, and the Sherpa mode making the automobile as environment friendly as potential by limiting the highest pace to 50 mph, switching off the air-conditioning, and different elements.

The 500e arrives simply because the 500X bows out. The 2023 mannequin yr has been confirmed by Fiat because the subcompact crossover’s final yr available on the market. A 600 subcompact crossover providing hybrid and electrical powertrains replaces the 500X in different markets. Nevertheless, its availability within the U.S. hasn’t been introduced.