DecodedCarsFiat 500e
10 model years from 2013 to 2026, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2013–2026
- Class
- Minicompact Cars
- Latest engines
- Electric
- EV range
- up to 149 mi
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 6 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2014 (12)
- Fewest problems
- 2019
- Interest
- 5,085 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 500e in brief
The 2026 Fiat 500e is a minicompact car powered by electricity and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 143 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 91-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,952 lb.
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 149 miles and takes about 6.2 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Fiat 500e has 10 model years in our data, from 2013 to 2026.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (25), fuel/propulsion system (10), unknown or other (6).
Buying used? 2019 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2015 is the year to avoid.
2013 has the most recalls (4); all years together count 6 campaigns and 39 owner complaints.
How the 2013 500e compares
The 2013 Fiat 500e is a minicompact car powered by electricity and front-wheel drive.
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 87 miles and takes about 4 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
About the Fiat 500e
The Fiat 500e, also known as the 500 elettrica, is either a battery-electric car or mild-hybrid engine car by Italian manufacturer Fiat as the third generation of its 500 city cars, following the original 500 (1957–1975) and second-generation 500 (2007–2024). The third-generation 500e is manufactured at the Mirafiori plant in Turin, Italy, starting in 2020, and was sold alongside the second-generation 500, which was manufactured in Tychy, Poland until 2024. It was scheduled to be launched at the Geneva Motor Show but that event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic; it was launched on 4 March 2020 in Milan.
From the Wikipedia article "Fiat 500e", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 500e pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- Short EV rangeUp to 149 miles on a charge (EPA) — plan around charging.
Best and worst years to buy used
2019 500e
0 owner complaints · 0 recalls
Year to avoid2015 500e
11 owner complaints · 2 recalls · 1 crash report
Most reported: Electrical System
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 6 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
500e changes by model year
- 2024
- Longest EV range up from 84 to 149 miles
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 10 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Electric | 149 mi | 142.9 in | 2,952 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Electric | 149 mi | 142.9 in | 2,952 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | Electric | 149 mi | 142.9 in | 2,952 lb | Not rated | 2 | 5 |
| 2019 | Electric | 84 mi | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Electric | 84 mi | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | Electric | 84 mi | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | Electric | 84 mi | – | – | Not rated | 1 | 4 |
| 2015 | Electric | 87 mi | – | – | Not rated | 2 | 11 |
| 2014 | Electric | 87 mi | – | – | Not rated | 3 | 12 |
| 2013 | Electric | 87 mi | – | – | Not rated | 4 | 7 |
Alternatives to the 2019 500e
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Toyota 86 | 27 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2019 Subaru BRZ | 27 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2019 MINI John Cooper Works | 28 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Fiat. How we calculate this →