It doesn't MAKE SENSE. But you'll still want one! 2024 Fiat 500e electric car review

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

It costs too much, doesn't have enough range, and it's tiny. But that's why the Fiat 500e is AWESOME.
Yep, it is one of the most illogical choices for buyers who want an electric car -- especially if you consider the price ($52,500 AUD plus on-road costs), the range (311km WLTP) and the size of it (three doors, tiny boot).
But this is the most charming little electric car I've driven. It's more fun than plenty of its rivals, has a heap of really lovely details and design elements that make it look and feel special, and it's Italian! Che bella!
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00:00 Intro
00:22 Is it the right price?
01:54 What are the best alternatives?
03:48 Is it the right size?
05:14 Interior
10:37 Under the bonnet
11:06 Range and charging
11:58 Driving
16:50 Efficiency
17:27 Is it safe?
18:20 Ownership
19:00 Verdict
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  • @alfa7561
    @alfa75618 ай бұрын

    We own a 500e. Love it 😍

  • @amandagracereid
    @amandagracereid5 ай бұрын

    love your review! I just pre-ordered mine in the US. I cannot wait!

  • @therightcar

    @therightcar

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for that. Great to hear.

  • @charlesclement383
    @charlesclement3837 ай бұрын

    I want one,even thought I don't need one.

  • @therightcar

    @therightcar

    7 ай бұрын

    Ha! Exactly!!

  • @UPdan
    @UPdan4 ай бұрын

    My 2013 gas Fiat 500 is still going strong. Love the car.

  • @sinabakhshalian6752
    @sinabakhshalian67528 ай бұрын

    I have recently bought one for my wife and we both love it! Actually if we’re going out together we always take the Fiat instead of my Mercedes! We love the way it drives, the way it looks and the fact that when we get back we simply plug it in in the garage! It’s certainly not for those who buy their pants from Kmart though, that’s for sure.

  • @mnj640

    @mnj640

    8 ай бұрын

    Posher

  • @robrob4753

    @robrob4753

    8 ай бұрын

    If you've purchased your cars on finance, you're in no position to judge. Be more humble buddy

  • @missemd22

    @missemd22

    8 ай бұрын

    There are so many better ways you could have written this comment. You can enthuse your love of the car without being derisive about others or their place of pant buying choices.

  • @sinabakhshalian6752

    @sinabakhshalian6752

    8 ай бұрын

    @@missemd22Although I actually believe that statement to be true, my intention was not to offend. I meant it is very expensive for what it is. My apologies if you have been offended.

  • @Azeazel.

    @Azeazel.

    8 ай бұрын

    @@sinabakhshalian6752you don’t need to apologize for being funny yet getting the point across. Fiat 500s have never been marketed as “affordable” cars.

  • @jackalclone1
    @jackalclone15 ай бұрын

    Just discovered your channel. You do an amazing job, and I love that you mostly review "real people" cars, not crazy stuff most people aren't buying. Keep it up, great stuff! BTW probably getting this pink color of the 500e when it hits the U.S. market later this year. She has an older IC 500, and has always loved it.

  • @therightcar

    @therightcar

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much. Glad you like the way I do things! And the pink-orange-peach colour is really beautiful. 🤩

  • @katinkaklijn9417
    @katinkaklijn941721 күн бұрын

    We have this in pink with 4 doors. It is absolutely great. I even get my two kids and dog in it. In rear facing car seats mind you. Best thing ever

  • @therightcar

    @therightcar

    21 күн бұрын

    4 doors? What?

  • @gregturner_awod
    @gregturner_awod8 ай бұрын

    Looks like fun, and that recharge mode is fantastic. I’ve always liked Fiat 500’s, and have a mate who has a slightly historic petrol one. This would win my heart quite easily, but head rules. I’d love to drive, but not own one, a great little city car, that’s for sure! Great review of a little car that offers plenty.

  • @andrewbarlow8577
    @andrewbarlow85775 ай бұрын

    That was a really fair review. Nice job.

  • @therightcar

    @therightcar

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks mate! Fair, balanced and unbiased -- that's my way!

  • @ezy.from.now.on.
    @ezy.from.now.on.Ай бұрын

    Gotta say, I haven't watched you in a while bc I'm obsessed with Chinese made cars and you made a pretty negative review for all of them which I thought was unfair but this review brought me back. I did love this one. Subscribed again

  • @therightcar

    @therightcar

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for coming back. I am honest. Not negative.

  • @user-bs9gw6fy7c
    @user-bs9gw6fy7c2 ай бұрын

    It's a lovely little car, perfect for the daily city commute.

  • @prjackson7802
    @prjackson78026 ай бұрын

    Great video

  • @tawaire
    @tawaire7 ай бұрын

    Love it - probably pick one up. The Volvo EX-30 will give it a run for the money in the US.

  • @rubyred8845
    @rubyred88458 ай бұрын

    That was a great and funny, honest review. It's so adorable looking and I love the retro look interior . The front lights look like eyes ... lol. But the price is too steep.

  • @therightcar

    @therightcar

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Glad you liked it. If money was no object and I lived in a city, this would be a great runaround.

  • @deltajohnny
    @deltajohnny5 ай бұрын

    Very concise and well structured video! 👏👏👏👏 and really cute car 😍😍 Here in Spain there are also other less equipped variants, more affordable 👍

  • @therightcar

    @therightcar

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks mate! Glad you liked it. It would be a whole different thing if we had a lower spec model with 220km range for, say, $35,000 AUD!

  • @deltajohnny

    @deltajohnny

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@therightcar Yes, it changes the situation completely! I'm interested in having all the driver assist functions, and that's why if I purchase a 500e it would have to be the top model, but the less expensive models are really interesting 👍👍

  • @therightcar

    @therightcar

    5 ай бұрын

    Good luck with it!

  • @01nig57
    @01nig578 ай бұрын

    It must have been a good watch seeing you squished fitting your daughters car seat 🙃

  • @glennkennedy441
    @glennkennedy4417 ай бұрын

    This thing is hot !!!! Take my cash !

  • @iEnofadov
    @iEnofadov8 ай бұрын

    It's definitely got the charm and it will appeal to that niche group of people, but it's too expensive! Hopefully Fiat Australia brings out a cheaper entry level spec next year. The Fiat 600e compact SUV could be the kick start Fiat needs here, if it gets the greenlight for an Australian release. Will be interesting to see how the upcoming Peugeot e-208 hatch fares when that lands too. I've actually stayed at the Lingotto hotel in Turin that was the former site for the Fiat factory. We also did the walk around the very top (roof top) of the building where they used to test drive the vehicles. Had spectacular views and a great experience. Also went to the Museo Nazionale dell’Automobile in Turin, which should also be on any 'car lovers' to do list's while in the city.

  • @therightcar

    @therightcar

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your comment mate. And yep, you’re spot on, so let’s see what happens with Fiat next year. And I can’t wait to see how Peugeot prices the e-208! Ooh, lovely. I’ve been to Turin too, and the place feels steeped with automotive history! What an experience.

  • @OBLIVION-555
    @OBLIVION-5552 ай бұрын

    I would definitely choose between 500e and COOPER other two cars aren’t that “stylish” from my standpoint.

  • @rogersmith5371
    @rogersmith53718 ай бұрын

    It is very cute and has some elements of Italian style. It is as you say zippy and fun but at $52k (+ORCs) is a lot of money. It's obviously meant as a city runabout for one person or maybe a couple or perhaps a second car for doing all the running around but when compared to Chinese models you mention it doesn't represent value for money. I'm pretty sure it won't be on the shopping list for me.

  • @jamesm654
    @jamesm6545 ай бұрын

    Makes perfect sense. I drive less than 150 miles a month.

  • @therightcar

    @therightcar

    5 ай бұрын

    For that kind of money, though? Surely you could just car share or use a subscription?

  • @rjvr.editor
    @rjvr.editor8 ай бұрын

    Should I show the sample edit for one of your videos??

  • @danieltaylor3755
    @danieltaylor37552 ай бұрын

    Fiats are amazing cars. The issue with this model is the price tag. Way too much.

  • @ChaseWadeGoodknight
    @ChaseWadeGoodknight8 ай бұрын

    my best friend was conceived in a fiat. anything is possible if u put ur mind to it.

  • @therightcar

    @therightcar

    8 ай бұрын

    Ha! Was it a Multipla?

  • @rjvr.editor
    @rjvr.editor8 ай бұрын

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  • @therightcar

    @therightcar

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks mate. I am sticking with my style - appreciate the offer.

  • @rjvr.editor

    @rjvr.editor

    8 ай бұрын

    @@therightcar Do you wanna have a sample edit for your next video

  • @inubbidiente
    @inubbidiente2 ай бұрын

    You have a problem. And the baby seat are mounted in reverse..

  • @user-iv9iv5gm2d
    @user-iv9iv5gm2d4 ай бұрын

    I like the little car fiat 500 but only if it is a gas car. I don't like the idea of charging at all. I love tiny car. I like the two tone interior.

  • @therightcar

    @therightcar

    4 ай бұрын

    So you haven’t had an EV, yet you’re not open to the idea of one? Why?

  • @colossus_g
    @colossus_g8 ай бұрын

    No way is an MG4 an alternative. After sitting in one I was left thinking ... really??? ... It may be good in other ways, but the interior is cheap...really cheap. The GWM Ora is a bit better but the cost is getting close to that of the FIAT.

  • @wigs1098

    @wigs1098

    8 ай бұрын

    No, you are wrong about the MG4, the interior is minimalist, not cheap. Perhaps study one closely before you make an ill informed comment. Certainly for its price point it is ok as mentioned in just about every review on the car.

  • @colossus_g

    @colossus_g

    8 ай бұрын

    @@wigs1098 Didn't you read my comment? I was at an EV expo today and sat in many EV's. Cheap is exactly how to describe it. Apart from an old Barina that was converted to electric, that one stood out. There were Tesla's, Volvo's, Polestar's, BYD's, Cupra's, Hyundai's, KIA's, etc. All had some good points and some had bad points.

  • @YZJB

    @YZJB

    8 ай бұрын

    ⁠@@colossus_gthat’s a lot of incorrect apostrophe usage in one comment! Hint: apostrophes are never used for plurals.

  • @colossus_g

    @colossus_g

    8 ай бұрын

    @@YZJB OK, but I had a point to make. You can buy a mid spec Mazda 3 for cheaper than that. Granted it is an ICE, but it would look like a million dollars in comparison.

  • @fattyshtc
    @fattyshtc8 ай бұрын

    Do they still go rusty withing a few yrs old?

  • @TheGillederais
    @TheGillederais8 ай бұрын

    Byd dolphin or mg4 No way you spend 50k for that thing. If its 35k or under probably hv a chance to compete but not 50k

  • @therightcar

    @therightcar

    8 ай бұрын

    Not everyone thinks with their wallet.

  • @TheGillederais

    @TheGillederais

    8 ай бұрын

    @@therightcar of course if youre buying exotic cars or sports cars like maseratti or alfa romeo, but an "economic" EV with gimmick n impracticality, i dont think so. But unfortunately youre right.

  • @YZJB
    @YZJB8 ай бұрын

    Steering wheel controls straight out of the Mitsubishi 380 😂

  • @therightcar

    @therightcar

    8 ай бұрын

    Hahaha *googles Mitsubishi 380 steering wheel controls*

  • @flolou8496
    @flolou84967 ай бұрын

    Is it more than 25,000 in cash? (USD) if so, there are better option's out there,

  • @unconventionalideas5683

    @unconventionalideas5683

    6 ай бұрын

    That’s going to depend on the trim. Initially, only the higher-spec, more expensive trims are more expensive. But that should change.

  • @buncha5651
    @buncha56518 ай бұрын

    I haven't stopped laughing over $50,000 for that. For a start it's a Fiat. Good way to loose $50,000. I have thought some previous EV,s were overpriced this makes them look like a bargain.

  • @maxmeier532
    @maxmeier5328 ай бұрын

    If car reviewers would review women, they'd first ask, how much does she cost, second, what other females are available in that price category, thirdly, how is her ass. What I am trying to say is, why is every damn car reviewer using the same dumb approach to reviewing a car in a completely nonsensical and backwards way. What do I do with a car? I DRIVE it. You dont need to show me the trunk first.

  • @kmuinde
    @kmuinde8 ай бұрын

    Looks ugly though imagine buying it on finance and u look at it every day

  • @therightcar

    @therightcar

    8 ай бұрын

    Ugly? Mate.

  • @mixedbyfiatcat

    @mixedbyfiatcat

    6 ай бұрын

    okay, over priced vw owner. haha.

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