Overview
- Fiat re-engineered the electric-only 500e architecture to accept a 1.0-litre three-cylinder mild-hybrid rated at 48 kW with a 12V lithium-ion system and a six-speed manual.
- Production has begun at Mirafiori alongside the 500e, with 5,000 cars planned this year and a target of roughly 100,000 annually.
- Performance is modest at 0–100 km/h in 16.2 seconds for the hatch and 17.3 seconds for the convertible, with a 150 km/h top speed and about 5.3 L/100 km fuel use.
- The strategy follows a steep 500e sales decline in 2024 and the EU withdrawal of the previous petrol 500 due to cybersecurity rules.
- Pricing is unannounced, with reporting indicating the Hybrid should undercut the 500e by at least £5,000.