Fiat has expanded its lineup with a 3rd electrical car within the type of a subcompact crossover.

It is referred to as the 600e, and proper now it has solely been confirmed by Fiat for Europe, the place it begins deliveries this fall. It is potential the 600e will finally attain the U.S. as a alternative for the getting old 500X, although the model must return on its assertion that the U.S. will solely have the five hundred.

The 600e measures simply over 164 inches lengthy, making it shorter than a Mini Countryman, and the design is clearly cribbed from the second-generation 500e electrical hatchback that Fiat has confirmed will begin gross sales within the U.S. in early 2024.

Beneath the pores and skin is the up to date CMP modular platform from Fiat dad or mum firm Stellantis. The platform debuted in the Jeep Avenger electrical subcompact crossover offered abroad, and can be set to make its approach into an electrical subcompact crossover from Alfa Romeo that is due in 2024.

Efficiency numbers for the 600e match these of the Avenger. A single electrical motor up entrance generates a peak 154 hp, or sufficient for 0-62 mph acceleration in about 9 seconds. The battery is a 54-kwh unit that on a full cost can ship roughly 200 miles of vary. Utilizing a DC quick charger, house owners can anticipate to cost the battery from 10-80% in lower than half-hour, Fiat mentioned.

In some markets, Fiat may even provide a hybrid powertrain in a 600 mannequin, which the automaker mentioned might be accessible from mid-2024.

Like the unique 600 of the Nineteen Fifties, the brand new technology is aimed toward younger households. Consequently, there are many storage options all through the car, together with in a central tunnel, seat pockets, and entrance storage areas. The trunk additionally has a formidable—for a subcompact—storage capability of 12.7 cubic ft.

2024 Fiat 600e

2024 Fiat 600e

2024 Fiat 600e

Two grades might be accessible at launch: an entry-level (Crimson) and range-topping La Prima, with the previous persevering with Stellantis’ help of the (Crimson) charity group that helps fund analysis for ending immunodeficiency illnesses.

Among the many 600e’s options, both customary or accessible, are a number of USB ports, a wi-fi smartphone charger, a ten.3-inch infotainment display screen with navigation, a 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 6-speaker sound system, and standard digital driver-assist options together with adaptive cruise management, computerized emergency braking (with pedestrian and bike owner detection), a driver consideration monitor, and voice activation.

The 600e is certainly one of two EVs Fiat is launching in 2023. The opposite is the Topolino quadricycle, which is a clone of the Ami from fellow Stellantis model Citroën.