First 2024 FIAT 500e EVs Are On Their Way to North America

FIAT dealers and their customers should be thrilled! The first Stellantis BEVs destined for North America are finally in production. The little 2024 FIAT 500e EVs will be Stellantis’ first battery electric vehicles in North America. The FIATS are just the first of several models promised for here, including the Jeep Wagoneer S and the Dodge Charger Daytona EVs that are promised as 2025 models. The FIAT 500e vheicles are being built at the Mirafiori Assembly Plant in Turin, Italy.

“We’re thrilled that the FIAT 500e has officially begun its journey to reach customers in North America,” said Olivier Francois, FIAT CEO and CMO global of Stellantis. “The 500e registered more than 185,000 units worldwide since its launch and is playing a relevant role in the green transition of cities across the globe, continuing the brand’s electrification journey.”

2024 FIAT 500e BEV

As I reported last December, the 2024 500e will be the lightest passenger BEV in the market.  The FIAT 500e delivers an estimated range of 149 miles, enabled by a 42 kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery with a Level 2 (11-kW) charge time of four hours and 15 minutes (30 amp). I reported earlier this month that Jennifer Lopez is featuring the 500e in one of her videos and the superstar has allowed FIAT to use her video for their advertising. FIAT is also experimenting with supplying the vehicles to apartments as a high-end amenity.

The first allocation of all-electric 2024 Fiat 500e vehicles quickly sold out. The two-door, battery-electric vehicle (BEV) has a MSRP of $32,500 and lease incentives of $7,500 plus local EV incentives. The vehicle includes a Level 2 charging wall unit or charge credits through Free2move Charge. The first 2024 500e BEVs should be in America by the end of the first quarter.  

First 2024 FIAT 500e BEVs to Help Charities

FIAT is beginning the introduction of the Fiat 500e to North America with the (RED) Edition. FIAT has partnered with (RED) to introduce the BEV with features including red-painted exterior mirrors, LED headlamps and front grille details. Inside, a striking red dashboard is the focal point. Available exterior colors are Tuxedo Black, Glacier White and Red by (RED). Every time a (RED) product is purchased, it triggers a donation to the Global Fund to support prevention and treatment programs in communities most in need. The global (RED) charity was founded by Bono.

In Europe, the 500e is leading the electric city-car market for the second year in a row. The 500e is ranked first in Italy, Germany, Spain, Belgium and Austria.

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