2016 FIAT 500e Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test
Good
Source   IIHS.org
MPG (up to)
121 City / 103 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
111
Seats
4
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Trever S
Small, fun, affordable and zippy.
No problems, battery lasts about 100 miles, very comfortable. Very reliable. Only problem I have had so far is the tire pressure monitoring system light will not shut off even though the pressure is right. I think it is just a bad sensor. Other than that it is a very fun zippy little car for the price.
accountCircle Christie C
It is small, really compact, easy and fun to drive, economic and cheap to buy.
It has great leather seats that I paid extra for as it has cloth seats in before. It has leather steering wheel. It has a radio that you can talk to and order to play things. It is something I have never had before. It is small and runs really well and uses very little gas. It holds four people but I use it as a two seater. It is quite nippy for a really small car that is not a sports car. It was really reasonable to buy as well. It is really cool.
accountCircle william H
Electric good range and efficient. Looks cute.
Performance is great, best daily commute car. Trunk is little small but if you want efficiency it is one of the best. Had no issue so far for last year driven, battery life is great, but it decreased about 10 miles since I started driving it. Love the car so far.
accountCircle Karla R
Fully electrical.. No gas needed and low maintenance.
I love my fiat.. It is fast, reliable and I can put that lil baby anywhere.. The best perk is I do not have any gas expenses and I Haven't had to do any maintenance on it (except for some computer update recalls) but looking at the fees they are inexpensive. Downfall is it is completely electrical so you do have to keep up with charging it and replacing battery will be expensive. Overall such a fun and great car??.
accountCircle Tom P
Great, but small. You might need another car.
I love my electric fiat 500e. I do not pay anything for gas. My electric bill has only increased by about $20 a month. The only complaint that I have is that it is definitely too small. I will probably be buying another car soon to add to the fiat.
accountCircle miles D
Quick, small, and easy. Nice to get around in.
Well its, small and a bit cramped, and it could use a better sized trunk. Sometimes it's hard to get groceries in the trunk because it is a bit too small. Otherwise it is a great car, the charge pool is big enough that I can get where I am going without worrying about having to stop. It is a good car for getting around town. Wouldn't use it for long trips though.
accountCircle Sean H
No gas, completely electric
This is a good vehicle if you live in an urban city. Make sure you have a charger at home or it can be annoying trying to charge it at charging stations which can be slim. It is a good car and has amazing pickup.
accountCircle Phoebe D
The fiat is a nice looking, affordable, small electric car.
The fiat is a good car but I do not feel confident that I would be fully protected in a car crash, since it is a very small, light car. But I do appreciate that it is electric powered. This means it is incredibly cheap to drive compared to a gas powered car.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Mark J
Small but powerful- the mighty fiat.
It is small so I like it a lot. However it is too small at times so the trunk space is not all that great. But it does go pretty fast in my opinion. Also, it is great at changing lanes but the view is not too good. The blind spot is horrible because of how big I am compared to the car most likely.
accountCircle Mikki J
Great for around town, not as great for long distance!
Does well for city commutes but it is a challenge if you are looking to travel long distances. There are not a ton of charging stations above which can make it difficult to travel across cities at times. One positive aspect of this vehicle is that there are options for free charging stations in some locations which can make it convenient to travel in some downtown areas.
accountCircle Trenton F
Honest opinion of the tiny fiat.
I am a big guy so it is kind of hard to fit inside and anytime I hit a small bump my head hits the ceiling but really good gas mileage. And it's very compact to squeeze into tight spaces. 20$ fills the tank all the way up. Just whatever you do not buy a used fiat.
accountCircle Alice P
Save the planet, drive electric.
The fiat 500e is a two-door electric vehicle. I have loved driving it as I have saved a lot of money on gas and I feel like I am contributing to a better future for the environment. No oil changes are required and the engine does not require many repairs over time. However, it does not have a very large range so large trips are impossible.

FIAT 500e Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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2dr HB
111 HP 112 MPG 4 Seats
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2016 FIAT 500e Owner Reviews

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accountCircle Christie C on December 17, 2020
It is small, really compact, easy and fun to drive, economic and cheap to buy.
It has great leather seats that I paid extra for as it has cloth seats in before. It has leather steering wheel. It has a radio that you can talk to and order to play things. It is something I have never had before. It is small and runs really well and uses very little gas. It holds four people but I use it as a two seater. It is quite nippy for a really small car that is not a sports car. It was really reasonable to buy as well. It is really cool.
accountCircle Sean H on December 15, 2020
No gas, completely electric
This is a good vehicle if you live in an urban city. Make sure you have a charger at home or it can be annoying trying to charge it at charging stations which can be slim. It is a good car and has amazing pickup.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Christie C.

Compact, leather seats, electric windows, great stereo system, touch screen, seats four, can hook up phone and is Bluetooth compatible, it is well made in Italy. It is small but is roomy inside. It has cruise control and the radio controls are on the steering wheel.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Christie C.

It might been too small for some people, it might be too expensive for what it is. It didn't come with leather seats, I had to pay a lot of extra money for those. The back seats are very small for two people, you couldn't fit more than two people back there. You cannot fit a baby seat there. The car might look dated after a few years. It loses its value quickly.

Ranks #29 Small Cars by Owners

The 2016 FIAT 500e has an average owner rating of 4.22 out of 5 which ranks it #29 of 38 other Small Cars.

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Ranks #1 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2016 FIAT 500e has a combined MPG of 121 which ranks it #1 of 38 other Small Cars.

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48 MPG
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Is The 2016 FIAT 500e A Good Car?

The 2016 fiat is a great car with good gas mileage, a smart design, comfortable interior and parks like a dream.
Randi V.

How Reliable Is The 2016 FIAT 500e?

No problems so far. I do comply with manufacturer's maintenance schedule. I have replaced two tires and had four oil changes.
Randi V.

Is The 2016 FIAT 500e A Good Value?

It costs about $20 to fill it up and gets good mileage. I think it is a very good value. I have a car note under $250 a month.
Randi V.

Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test
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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety