Since the first generation of the ‘Nuova 500’ was launched in 2007, Fiat’s 500 city car has been a massive success for the Italian brand. The switch to pure-electric power for the third generation model shows that the 500 can move with the times and with plenty of range on offer, it’s up there with the best in its class.
The new Fiat 500 is a huge car for the Turin car maker. Not in physical terms of course - at barely 3.6 metres long it’s still one of the smallest new cars on the road - but it does represent a commitment from Fiat towards electrification. The fact the new third generation model will be EV-only means this little city car is under more pressure than ever to succeed.