Overview
- Fiat opened U.S. orders Wednesday for the Topolino with a $13,995 base price and a $990 destination charge, bringing the on‑lot cost to $14,985.
- The Topolino is an ultra‑compact two‑seat EV about eight feet long, weighs roughly 1,000 pounds, has a 5.4‑kWh battery and an estimated range of up to 46 miles.
- Launch units are limited to a 19 mph top speed for private‑property use, and Fiat says a conversion to 25 mph to qualify as a federally regulated low‑speed vehicle will be offered this fall but reports differ on whether that kit will be free or sold.
- Fiat is positioning the model for micromobility roles such as resorts, gated communities, college campuses and short local trips, and U.S. launches will omit some overseas accessories while using limited dealer allocations.
- The Topolino tests a rare low sticker price in a market where the average new vehicle costs about $50,900, and the model could help revive Fiat’s small U.S. lineup after weak year‑to‑date sales.