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Anyone here have one? Looking for some owner feedback, potentially thinking about one in a few months, been reading the 42kw versions in winter have a real world range of 140, which is understandably a few bit lower than the quoted 199 although also read warmer range not blisteringly different. Looking for how it drives. Not sure if anyone on here has one though.
Got one on order, delivery hopefully in March. Fiat dealer gave us a car for a couple of hours to test drive and we both liked it when compared to a Zoe. Nearly went for a Peugeot 208e for practical reasons but no good PCH deals at the time. Battery range should be better than mini or Honda E but its a city car not a long range cruiser.
Anticipating 1 or 2 charges per week at home. There's only 1 owners review on Parkers and its not positive but hopefully those issues are not common.
Anticipating 1 or 2 charges per week at home. There's only 1 owners review on Parkers and its not positive but hopefully those issues are not common.
I've got one, had it since Nov. Ours is very much a town car, used for short journeys. Only once have I needed to charge it on a public, rather than at home.
Range is certainly less than the 199. Indeed a full charge only shows range of 161 available. I have not tested the range particularly, but we could probably get 140, but not much motorway in that.
It's the wife's car really but we both use it whenever we can. Wife had an ICE 500 a few years ago, I hated it and refused to drive it, gutless, uncomfortable... however, the 500e is everything the ICE isn't. More spacious, good driving position, pokey off the lights (like most EVs I imagine) but also happy to be at cruising speed. Looks good too.
There has been a few software niggles, but nothing much, nothing I have needed to take back to the dealer for. I am very impressed with it.
Lots of info and views in the "Fiat 500 Electric UK" Facebook group.
Shout if you want any more specific info.
Range is certainly less than the 199. Indeed a full charge only shows range of 161 available. I have not tested the range particularly, but we could probably get 140, but not much motorway in that.
It's the wife's car really but we both use it whenever we can. Wife had an ICE 500 a few years ago, I hated it and refused to drive it, gutless, uncomfortable... however, the 500e is everything the ICE isn't. More spacious, good driving position, pokey off the lights (like most EVs I imagine) but also happy to be at cruising speed. Looks good too.
There has been a few software niggles, but nothing much, nothing I have needed to take back to the dealer for. I am very impressed with it.
Lots of info and views in the "Fiat 500 Electric UK" Facebook group.
Shout if you want any more specific info.
Yes I discovered that Facebook group today so have a pending join request. I don't need to order till April anyway everything I've read on them says they actually are competent at cruising speed and are relatively happy at 60 or so mph. I can charge up at work for free (200 chargers albeit not high wattage. Be silly not to consider one have own garage drive, so would get a wall charger as well but in the main probably charge away from home.
Thinking of hiring one of these in Italy in June, only need it for a day and the route I've penciled in is about 80 miles of mixed town/country driving (I'll probably get lost so lets call it 100 miles), it 'should' have a 'full tank' when I pick it up and can return it empty, daft idea or not? 
raceboy said:
Thinking of hiring one of these in Italy in June, only need it for a day and the route I've penciled in is about 80 miles of mixed town/country driving (I'll probably get lost so lets call it 100 miles), it 'should' have a 'full tank' when I pick it up and can return it empty, daft idea or not?
Took my wifes 130 miles, mainly on the M1, last August (so, was warm) - got home with 30 miles left in it... Was driving a bit slooooowwww on the way home but easily achievable if you've an extra 10 mins or so spare ;-) Think it charges max 80kW/h so even if you were caught offguard without a full tank to start, it'd be a 5-10 min job to get a 15-20% in it extra from a decent charger.Edited by MarkT17 on Wednesday 24th January 15:48
raceboy said:
Thinking of hiring one of these in Italy in June, only need it for a day and the route I've penciled in is about 80 miles of mixed town/country driving (I'll probably get lost so lets call it 100 miles), it 'should' have a 'full tank' when I pick it up and can return it empty, daft idea or not?
Should be more than fine.Even if you do more, been to Italy last summer, and especially in the north they have a lot of charging points so when doing a quick stop somewhere you could plug it in if you're worried about range.
I had one for a few weeks whilst I was waiting for my i4 M50 to arrive - on balance I'd say the M50 definitely feels quicker 
But seriously, Mrs Deuce still wants to buy one as a run-around, it was a very good little car really. It's quite surprising how much electrification helps a town car, it makes them smoother to drive in general and the instant torque makes them excellent at nipping out of junctions and onto busy roundabouts.
Ours was mid range spec, definitely worth adding on adaptive cruise if it was a long term car though, it makes stop/start traffic far less irritating
Interior wise, it's a FIAT... plenty of plastics and very rudimentary infotainment compared to more premium brands, but it has wireless carplay/android auto so you'll likely never use the cars own system other than to tweak settings.
Other than that, you simply get what you pay for in reasonably attractive (in a mumsnet way) car without any niggles worth mention. The ride is worth a nod, it's no Rolls Royce but pretty good by town car standards.
But seriously, Mrs Deuce still wants to buy one as a run-around, it was a very good little car really. It's quite surprising how much electrification helps a town car, it makes them smoother to drive in general and the instant torque makes them excellent at nipping out of junctions and onto busy roundabouts.
Ours was mid range spec, definitely worth adding on adaptive cruise if it was a long term car though, it makes stop/start traffic far less irritating
Interior wise, it's a FIAT... plenty of plastics and very rudimentary infotainment compared to more premium brands, but it has wireless carplay/android auto so you'll likely never use the cars own system other than to tweak settings.
Other than that, you simply get what you pay for in reasonably attractive (in a mumsnet way) car without any niggles worth mention. The ride is worth a nod, it's no Rolls Royce but pretty good by town car standards.
raceboy said:
Found a charging point in the car park at the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, hoping not to need it though, no idea how to use one. 
You'd probably need a badge for that, Italy has quite a specific network. I'd ask the rental office if they have a charging card, just to be sure.Over the last couple of years I've had two - a convertible and hatch, both La Primas.
I've found them to be great cars - range is acceptable, especially for town use. The higher models also have a good bit of tech that a few years ago would be reserved for much more expensive cars - adaptive cruise with lane keep, blind spot indicators, high res widescreen CarPlay, front and rear parking sensors etc.
They're nippy and fantastic around town while still being fine on longer trips. Charging is decent too, with 11kw AC and 85kw DC speeds.
I've found them to be great cars - range is acceptable, especially for town use. The higher models also have a good bit of tech that a few years ago would be reserved for much more expensive cars - adaptive cruise with lane keep, blind spot indicators, high res widescreen CarPlay, front and rear parking sensors etc.
They're nippy and fantastic around town while still being fine on longer trips. Charging is decent too, with 11kw AC and 85kw DC speeds.
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