The New European FIAT 500 Electric To Wear 500e Nameplate?

Some Interesting New Information About The Upcoming Fiat 500 BEV...

The New European FIAT 500 Electric To Wear 500e Nameplate? - Mopar Insiders

 

[pumadog]

I don't think it will be called 500e. The new logo is pretty different to the C, X and L versions. It could even get combined with them, when you think into the future when more models will get electric versions. Even now, we'll instantly have an electric 500C.

And why so sure it won't get to North America?

 

[redriderbob]

I don't think it will be called 500e. The new logo is pretty different to the C, X and L versions. It could even get combined with them, when you think into the future when more models will get electric versions. Even now, we'll instantly have an electric 500C.

And why so sure it won't get to North America?

OFFICIAL: The Fiat 500 Is DEAD In North America! - Mopar Insiders

 

[pumadog]

I already read that. The official info only says that they stop building the current 500 and 500e and continue offering the L and X. And leftover stock of the Toluca 500 well into 2020. Nothing that rules out a comeback with the 500 BEV in my opinion. What do I miss?

 

[redriderbob]

I already read that. The official info only says that they stop building the current 500 and 500e and continue offering the L and X. And leftover stock of the Toluca 500 well into 2020. Nothing that rules out a comeback with the 500 BEV in my opinion. What do I miss?

FCA has confirmed the normal 500 will be absent from North America

 

[KrisW]

Again, that's a report about the ICE 500. If, as rumored, the new 500e offers four doors, a roomier (slightly wider) interior, upgradeable battery and significantly longer EV range than the outgoing model, then it's competitive in the US EV market - pricing will be high ($27,000-ish MRSP) but that'll still put it at the entry end of the EV market. I think Centoventi could also do well as the "anti-Tesla". No bonehead machismo, just affordable, minimalist and personalisable transport, big enough for four - if IKEA sold a car, it would be that.

Of course, until we know the real details of specification (in about 5 weeks now), all that's conjecture.

Really, the only argument about electric traction for passenger cars is when it replaces ICEs, not if. FCA can and should get a foothold now.