2026 Fiat 500e Review

By Peter Tran, EditorUpdated September 2, 2026MethodologySources: NHTSA, EPA, EIA
78
out of 100
A-
#22 of 115 sedans · class median 63
Reliability68
25% of overall
Efficiency56
25% of overall
Economics93
50% of overall

What drives the score

Reliability68/100

NHTSA recall rate0.0 campaigns/yr 88

0 recall campaigns across 1 model year on record.

Documented owner issuesNot yet curated 60

No curated issue list yet — scored neutrally rather than assumed clean.

Battery degradation2.0% / yr 43

Segment default (2.0%/yr) — no measured curve yet.

Efficiency56/100

EPA efficiency3.76 mi/kWh 88

Miles per kWh vs other sedans. Drives every cost figure on this site.

EPA range149 mi 22

Rated combined range. Expect 20-30% less in freezing weather.

Fast-charge speed38 mi / 10 min 25

Peak 85 kW, derated to a realistic 10-80% average.

Economics93/100

Energy cost per mile6.2¢/mi 88

80% home at 17¢/kWh, 20% public DC at 48¢/kWh (US averages).

Fuel savings vs gas rival$1,142/yr 99

Against the Genesis G70 (25 MPG) at $3.92/gal, 12,000 mi/yr.

Battery value at risk$111/yr 99

Pack capacity lost each year, valued at $132/kWh replacement cost.

Road-trip charging cost$12.75 / 100 mi 88

Cost of 100 miles bought entirely at public DC fast chargers.

Ownership numbers at a glance

Energy cost per mile
6.2¢
Annual energy cost (12k mi)
$739
Fuel savings vs gas rival
$1,142/yr
Fast-charge speed
38 mi per 10 min
Battery value lost per year
$111
NHTSA recall campaigns
0

Assumes 12,000 mi/yr, 80% home charging at $0.17/kWh and public DC at $0.48/kWh, gas at $3.92/gal. Scoring model v1.0.

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