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Fiat Begins Pre-Production of 500 Hybrid, Revamping EV-Only Model

The new mild-hybrid variant, set for full production in November, aims to address slow EV sales and boost Mirafiori plant output.

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Overview

  • Fiat has launched pre-production of the 500 Hybrid, a mild-hybrid version of its 500e electric hatchback, at its Mirafiori plant in Turin, Italy.
  • The 500 Hybrid retains the design of the 500e but features a 1.0-litre mild-hybrid engine and a six-speed manual transmission.
  • Full-scale production is scheduled to begin in November 2025, with Fiat targeting over 100,000 annual sales of the new model.
  • This move marks a shift in Fiat's electrification strategy, repurposing a pure EV design to include a combustion engine to meet broader consumer demand.
  • Fiat CEO Olivier Francois emphasized that the hybrid model will strengthen production at Mirafiori and provide an affordable alternative to electric-only city cars.