2017 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 Fiona T
The comfortable seats and the fact that it is incredibly reliable.
My fiat has amazing features such as comfortable, it is reliable, and I have had the 2017 model for so long and it still runs like it is brand new. The seats are comfortable, putting gas in the car is easy and I personally have yet to have a problem with the car breaking down in the past 3 years.
accountCircle Roberto V
Great and funny vehicle for local usage.
Pro: car is a lot of fun to drive. Good looking, nice interior. Car is very convenient, low maintenance. Cons: low mileage and car is too small for rear passengers. Also, I do not feel very safe on the freeway, especially if you go over 60 mph. The battery goes down pretty fast over 50 mph or if you turn the air conditioner on.
accountCircle Paul D
Evs are far superior in every way to ice vehicles.
Electric vehicles are the best. It pays for itself costs less than a dollar to charge or is often free. Responsive. It is extremely quiet. It is much more responsive and sporty than most gas cars in the same class if not all. It is also the most like a normal car in it handling and operation.
accountCircle John M
A fun AND economical car!
The Fiat 500e is a fun and economical car. It is everything a car needs to be for someone who drives moderate distances to work or errands around town. The 100 mile range is more than enough for just about any day of commuting or errands that we require. It has so much power due to the torque of the electric motor, that it is actually surprising sometimes!
accountCircle Mary D
The amazing electric Fiat 500
I love the way it drives especially the 'zip' it has when accelerated. And it is so nice to just plug it in at the end of the day and not have to get gas. Also, for a small car it has quite a bit of room - I can actually travel in the back seat if the trip isn't too long.
accountCircle Margaret S
This is a fabulous car with great handling capabilities.
The FIAT has been a very reliable car with no performance issues since driving it off the lot. It can charge up to approximately 119 (best I have gotten) miles if left on the charger for a period of time. It has great acceleration power, very easy to handle, and has many 'comfort features' that I have enjoyed. Very economical to operate!
accountCircle Marc B
Fun to drive and reliable.
Great value along with iconic design.
accountCircle rosie J
Great city car. Small, zippy, and super easy to park.
Weird driving position. I am 6'2' and the driving position is a bit strange for me. The steering wheel does not telescope so having long legs makes things unique. Blind spot. There is a huge blind spot over your left shoulder. They have the extra mirror.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Alisa G
Fun car to drive and good for the planet.
Overall the car is fun to drive but you can feel that it is not sturdy as you drive. You can feel every little bump. The battery runs out much faster than what is advertised but it depends on the way that you drive it. You just have to make sure that you are not pressing on the gas too much and the battery will last much longer. It is a fairly fast car.

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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Hatch
111 HP 112 MPG 4 Seats
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2017 FIAT 500e Owner Reviews

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5 stars 53%
4 stars 41%
3 stars 6%
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accountCircle Paul D on January 4, 2021
Evs are far superior in every way to ice vehicles.
Electric vehicles are the best. It pays for itself costs less than a dollar to charge or is often free. Responsive. It is extremely quiet. It is much more responsive and sporty than most gas cars in the same class if not all. It is also the most like a normal car in it handling and operation.
accountCircle rosie J on December 24, 2020
Great city car. Small, zippy, and super easy to park.
Weird driving position. I am 6'2' and the driving position is a bit strange for me. The steering wheel does not telescope so having long legs makes things unique. Blind spot. There is a huge blind spot over your left shoulder. They have the extra mirror.
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Ranks #13 Small Cars by Owners

The 2017 FIAT 500e has an average owner rating of 4.53 out of 5 which ranks it #13 of 35 other Small Cars.

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4.83
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4.79
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2017 FIAT 500e
4.47

Ranks #1 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2017 FIAT 500e has a combined MPG of 121 which ranks it #1 of 35 other Small Cars.

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2017 FIAT 500e
121 MPG
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2017 Ford Focus
118 MPG
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2017 Mitsubishi Mirage
43 MPG

Is The 2017 FIAT 500e A Good Car?

Yes, I love it. Easy to charge at home, charge stations at most malls, some stations will send notification of charge process and when your car is fully charged, no gas, no oil changes ever,... Read More
Fernando C.

How Reliable Is The 2017 FIAT 500e?

It drives comfortable, spacy, fast, some electrical issues, like any other new car have had recalls which the dealership took care of. Great roadside service through fiat.
Fernando C.

Is The 2017 FIAT 500e A Good Value?

Great value, I qualify for a down payment reimbursement through clean air programs. Low monthly payment of $89.
Fernando C.

Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test
(Not Rated)
*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