Fiat · 500
Fiat 500
The third-generation 500, a three-door city car launched as the electric 500e and since 2026 also sold in the UK as the 500 Hybrid with a 1.0-litre mild hybrid petrol engine, in hatchback and convertible forms, suited to buyers who want a small, stylish car mainly for town.
- Body
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Mild hybrid, Electric
- Power
- 64–117 bhp
- Range
- 118–199 mi
- Boot
- –
What reviewers say
Reviewers agree the 500 is stylish, with a well-designed interior, and a breeze to drive in town. The common criticisms are tight rear seats and a small boot, an awkward driving position, and a hybrid that feels very slow on faster roads; Autocar found the 500e's real-world range well short of the official figure and its price high.
From autocar.co.uk, autocar.co.uk, autoexpress.co.uk, whatcar.com and parkers.co.uk
Specifications
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- Powertrain
- Mild hybrid, Electric
- Power
- 64–117 bhp
- 0–62 mph
- 9–16.2 s
- Top speed
- 84–96 mph
- Engine or motors
- 500 Hybrid: FireFly 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol, 65 hp, with a 12 V lithium-ion mild hybrid battery; 500e: front motor, 95 hp (70 kW) or 118 hp (87 kW). bhp converted from Fiat's hp (PS) and kW figures
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual (Hybrid), single-speed automatic (500e)
- Drive
- Front-wheel drive
Range and charging
- Zero-emission range (WLTP)
- 118–199 miles
- Battery
- 21.3–37.3 kWh
- Fastest charging
- 50–85 kW
- Economy (WLTP)
- 54.3 mpg
- Range detail
- 500e WLTP combined: 118 miles (24 kWh total, 21.3 kWh usable), 186–199 miles (42 kWh total, 37.3 kWh usable); 13.0–14.9 kWh/100 km; 400 V
- Charging
- 500e: 11 kW AC on-board charger (0–100% in 2 h 30 min for 24 kWh, 4 h 15 min for 42 kWh); DC 50 kW (24 kWh, 0–80% in 30 minutes) or 85 kW (42 kWh, 0–80% in 35 minutes)
- Efficiency
- 500 Hybrid WLTP combined: 53.3–54.3 mpg in Fiat's price list (52.3–53.3 mpg on its technical data page)
- CO2 emissions
- 117–122 g/km (Hybrid hatchback and convertible), 0 g/km (500e), WLTP combined
Practicality
- Body
- Hatchback
- Seats
- 4
- Length
- 3,631 mm
- Boot
- 183 litres (Hybrid); 185 litres with the rear seats up or 550 litres with them folded (500e)
- Size
- Hybrid: 3,631 mm long, 1,684 mm wide with mirrors folded (1,878 mm open), 1,532 mm high; 500e: 3,632 mm long, 1,683 mm wide without mirrors (1,900 mm with mirrors open), 1,527 mm high
Tech and safety
- Infotainment
- 10.25-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (500 Hybrid Icon and La Prima)
- Driver assistance
- Rear parking sensors (Icon); rear camera and auto high beam on La Prima (500 Hybrid)
Pros and cons
Pros
- Electric or mild hybrid petrol versions of the same car
- 500e 42 kWh reaches up to 199 miles (WLTP)
- Convertible body available for both
Cons
- 183-litre boot (Hybrid)
- 500 Hybrid takes 16.2 s to reach 62 mph
- 500e 24 kWh reaches only 118 miles (WLTP)
Closest rivals
Model | Body | Powertrain | Power | Range | Boot | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | Hybrid | 114–129 bhp | – | 286 l | Aug 2020 | |
| Hatchback | Petrol | 99 bhp | – | 328 l | Feb 2021 | |
| Hatchback | Hybrid | 121 bhp | – | 304 l | Jun 2020 |
Sources
- fiat.co.uk/models/500-hybrid/technical-data
- fiat.co.uk/models/fiat-500-electric/technical-data
- fiat.co.uk/content/dam/fiat2023/uk/price-spec-guide-pdf/Fiat_Price_List.pdf
- media.stellantis.com/uk-en/fiat/press/fiat-opens-uk-orders-for-new-500-hybrid
- media.stellantis.com/uk-en/fiat/press/new-fiat-500-uk-pricing-and-specification…
- media.stellantis.com/uk-en/fiat/press/new-all-electric-fiat-500-named-drivingel…
- media.stellantis.com/em-en/download-model-document/120
- get-moba.com/en/car/fiat-500e-2
Photo: fiat.co.uk
