The All-Electric Fiat 500 Cabrio: A Complete Guide For The UK

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Overview

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Fiat Automobile S.p.A. is a subsidiary the Netherlands based Stellantis N.V., which was formed by the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (Italian/ American) and Groupe PSA (French).

You may not be familiar with these names, but the automotive brands in the portfolio would be well known to most consumers. These include: Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Jeep, Vauxhall, Alfa Romeo etc.

Fiat continues to remain the largest automotive manufacturer in Italy, but also has manufacturing locations globally, with Brazil as the largest international production site. Fiat Automobiles has been recognised in Europe for the lower emission footprint of its vehicles and has been ranked as the lowest level of CO2 emissions by vehicles sold in Europe.

The all-electric 500 is leading the transition for the Italian manufacturer to zero-tailpipe emission electric driving. The company currently has the following portfolio of electric vehicles (EVs):

• Fiat 500e Hatchback
• Fiat 500e Cabrio
• Fiat 600e SUV

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The All-Electric Fiat New 500 Convertible

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The Fiat 500 electric car has its roots in the classic 1957 Fiat 500, a car that has been hugely successful and iconic (sold more than 2 million cars globally). The Fiat New 500 EV is bigger than the internal combustion engine (ICE) car: 6 cm in width and length, 22mm longer wheelbase.

The Fiat EV is available as a hatchback and convertible. For those keen on style, an infinite headroom and a keenness to make the most of the sunshine, the convertible is better suited! Of course, the convertible is priced higher than the hatchback.

The Fiat convertible electric car is available in one EV battery size: 42 kWh with a claimed zero-emission electric range up to 188 (WLTP). Of course, the real-world electric range will be lower, impacted by a number of factors, to include: driving profile, weather conditions, passenger load, tyre size, onboard services used etc.

Expect a real-world e-range closer to 165 miles. More than suitable for the majority of driving needs. The EV has a Sherpa mode that saves energy by optimising battery charge, air conditioning, speed and acceleration.

The Fiat electric car offers DC charging capability up to 85 kW DC (0%-80%: 35 mins). Put another way, in a mere 5 minutes, up to 30 miles range can be achieved. The average daily distance travelled by a car in the UK is 30 miles! The EV incorporates a 11 kW AC (3-phase) onboard charger as standard.

For those with access to three-phase charging at home or the workplace, the 42 kWh EV battery can be fully charged in 4 hours and 15 minutes. Do keep in mind that most homes in the UK are powered by a single-phase power supply (7.4 kW), resulting in longer charging times.

Though the Fiat pure electric car can be charged via a domestic 3-PIN socket, we at e-zoomed discourage the use of a domestic socket to charge an electric car. It would take up to 15 hours and 15 minutes to charge the 42 kWh battery. We encourage charging an electric car using a dedicated EV home charging station like easee.

The Fiat electric car does not disappoint in terms of its exterior iconic appeal and its interior is just as appealing. The electric convertible includes a host of features: intelligent adaptive cruise control, urban blind spot, drone view (360° parking sensors), rear view parking camera, autonomous emergency braking, traffic sign recognition and speed advisor, attention assist, lane keep assist, emergency call and more. The EV also offers a 10.25″ infotainment display and compatibility with Apple Car Play and Android Auto.

In terms of practicality, for urban driving, its compact size and turning circle are certainly useful. However, the rear seats are a tight squeeze and the boot space limited to 185 L. Given the fabric roof, expect more noise in the cabin, compared to the hatchback body style.

Despite the additional weight of the EV battery(294.3 kg), the front-wheel drive Fiat 500 e can achieve 0-62 mph in 9 seconds. The maximum power is up to 118 hp (220 Nm) and a 93 mph top speed. The EV offers One Pedal driving: with just one pedal you can accelerate and decelerate, recovering kinetic energy to recharge the EV battery.

Company-car drivers can also take advantage of the lower Benefit-in-Kind tax rate for electric cars. You can lease electric cars via e-zoomed at fantastic prices. Bottom-line, electric driving is good for the environment and the wallet.

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PROS	CONS
DC charging up to 85 kW	Rear seats with limited legroom
Good electric range	More expensive compared to the hatchback
11 kW onboard charger as standard	Small boot space (185 L)

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The All-Electric Fiat 500 Convertible (credit: Fiat)

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At A Glance
EV Type:	Battery-Electric Vehicle (BEV)
Body Type:	Cabrio (convertible)
Plug-In Car Grant (PiCG):	Not Available
Engine:	Electric
Available In UK:	Yes

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£ Variants (3 Options)
Fiat 500 Red (from £32,085)
Fiat 500 Icon (from £33,085)
Fiat 500 La Prima (from £34,435)

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EV Battery & Emissions
EV Battery Type:	Lithium-ion
EV Battery Capacity:	Available in one size: 42 kWh
Charging:	85 kW DC Fast Charging (0%-80%: 35 mins). 11 kW AC onboard charger (0%-100%: 4 hrs 15 mins)
Charge Port:	Type 2
EV Cable Type:	Type 2
Tailpipe Emissions:	0g (CO2/km)
EV Battery Warranty:	8 years or 100,000 miles

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£ Average Cost Of Residential Charging
Battery net capacity : 16.7 kWh	£2.40
Battery net capacity : 30.0 kWh	£4.32
Battery net capacity : 39.2 kWh	£5.64
Battery net capacity : 45.0 kWh	£6.48
Battery net capacity : 50.0 kWh	£7.20
Battery net capacity : 64.0 kWh	£9.22
Battery net capacity : 71.0 kWh	£10.22
Battery net capacity : 77.0 kWh	£11.09
Battery net capacity : 90.0 kWh	£12.96
Battery net capacity : 100.0 kWh	£14.40

• Note 1: The average cost of residential electricity in the UK varies depending on the region, supplier and type of energy used. An average for the UK is 14.40 p/kWh.
• Note 2: Not all EV manufactures make available the data on net EV battery capacity, and in a number of instances the EV battery capacity advertised, does not state if it is gross or net capacity. In general, usable EV battery capacity is between 85% to 95% of the gross available capacity.

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Charging Times (Overview)
Slow charging AC (3 kW – 3.6 kW):	6 – 12 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SOC)
Fast charging AC (7 kW – 22 kW):	3 – 8 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)
Rapid charging AC (43 kW):	0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)
Rapid charging DC (50 kW+):	0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)
Ultra rapid charging DC (150 kW+):	0-80% : 20 mins to 40 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)
Tesla Supercharger (120 kW – 250 kW):	0-80%: up to 25 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)

• Note 1: SoC: state of charge

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Dimensions
Height (mm):	1527
Width (mm):	1900
Length (mm):	3632
Wheelbase (mm):	2322
Turning Circle (m):	9.3
Boot Space (L):	185

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Model: 87 KW 118HP
EV Battery Capacity:	42 kWh
Pure Electric Range (WLTP):	186 – 188 miles
Electric Consumption (kWh/100km):	14.4
Charging:	85 kW DC Fast Charging (0%-80%: 35 mins). 11 kW AC onboard charger (0%-100%: 4 hrs 15 mins)
Top Speed:	93 mph
0-60 mph:	9 seconds
Drive:	Front-wheel drive (FWD)
Electric Motor (kW):	87
Max Power (hp):	118
Torque (Nm):	220
Transmission:	Automatic
Seats:	4
Doors:	3
Kerb Weight (kg):	1,405
Colours:	8
NCAP Safety Rating:	Four-Star

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