Adorable! but Costs WHAT?? // 2024 Fiat 500e Review

[@scottlp2323]

The vehicle may sometimes disappoint. Sarah, never, ever does. Immaculate in every way.

[@rickeylucero3955]

And a short skirt. 😊 Had to say it...hide.

[@jsawhite]

as an EV owner, I've read about the drum brakes in the back... because of regen braking, the friction brakes don't get used very often. this causes the exposed disk brakes to not stay clean and rust. the drum brakes are sealed and don't let in the elements... it seems a step backwards, but it was necessary for the longevity of the brakes oh and the key on the 12v adapter means it's switched with the key... :)

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

Drum's also have an advantage that Drag Racers and Land Speed racers know about, but most people don't seem to realize. When they're not in use, the shoes pull in from the drum and no longer float on the surface, so they don't cause friction drag or heat during regular motion. For the racers, this means the only power loss there is in the bearings. For EV's, it means longer range through lower power losses and less cabin noise of pads scraping on discs.

[@roch145]

VW uses drum brakes in the rear of the ID4 for supposedly the reasons you highlighted. But the Audi equivalent to the ID4, the Q4, uses disc brakes. Can’t help but think the drum brakes are to save money.

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

@@roch145 Do Audi have access to disc's in their parts catalog? Parent company VW sells models with rear drums, easy to dip in to the parts bin.

[@svr5423]

@@roch145 Drum brakes are cheaper and last longer. But they do have an issue with heat. Especially when you take multiple mountain passes in sequence and/or you're heavily loaded. Even on my normal car, if I drive economically (which means to avoid using the brakes), the rear discs will eventually start to rust.

[@roch145]

@@svr5423 Then as part of normal maintenance you should do an aggressive stop every now and then to get rid of any rust. I hope you don’t frustrate too many people driving behind you. If you aren’t using the brakes often you are decelerating very slowly and probably you aren’t accelerating very fast either.

[@umrmech84]

A British electric motor?!? Just doesn't get any more confidence inspiring than that. The face you made at the beginning of the acceleration test was priceless!

[@Francis.....]

Its not a Lucas motor

[@Neojhun]

Ehh I'd gladly have some YASA motors in my car. Massively overkill but i'm quite sure it'll be rock solid.

[@umrmech84]

@@Neojhun Meh. Even Eads Astrium outsources their space stuff to the U.S..

[@Neojhun]

@@umrmech84 WTF I'm not sure how that is relevant. You do realize there are specialist parts suppliers in UK. They are the source.

[@umrmech84]

@Neojhun Brits can't make reliable electrical systems. Their equivalent of the NEC is based on the concept that they have noncombustible buildings so their wiring can be crap. The fact that you don't comprehend doesn't make the point any less valid.

[@cassgrourke]

You are by FAR the most entertaining and thorough channel I follow. Thank you for being you and keeping everything so enjoyable!

[@mortimergladbreath]

Your outfit was perfectly coordinated!

[@D.A.B-w7n]

Don’t think I’ve ever seen Sarah work so hard to try and say something nice about driving a car. 😂

[@SarahnTuned]

There’s already enough negativity in this world, I try not to add to it.

[@bduplessie]

@@SarahnTuned that is the secret to life, find the positives

[@kz-vp2ke]

@@bduplessie spot on....sexy

[@mikect500]

​@@SarahnTunedbut we need the truth from a petrolhead such as yourself. You need a Motortrend "Gasoline Forever" shirt

[@strykerentllc]

@@SarahnTuned You gave it the fagioli. But it's still an e-turd. The Abarth was cool but its build quality was abysmal.

[@studiotom]

I own one an original 500e, and 11 years later, I still love it! The range has decreased a little, but not by much, no more than 5%, I would guesstimate. My car’s drivetrain was designed by Bosch, and incorporates both a floor and ceiling in the battery management system, I think about 10% in either direction, in order to help preserve battery longevity. It also handles like a go-kart because it borrows a number of suspension components from the Abarth model. It’s such a blast to drive, I just wish it had a lot more range, since 70-80 miles is realistically all I can get out of it. When the original battery does eventually get tired, I really want to rebuild the pack with higher capacity cells, and possibly retrofit a Level 3 charging system in it, for maximum usability. I’m a little tempted by the new model’s 145 mile range, but I think I’d rather spend my money on upgrading the little pocket rocket that I already know and love. ❤️

[@rp9674]

Would have been great if they upgraded the capacity like BMW I3 did. Bosch drivetrain, FCA must have hated them. Samsung batteries I think, Italian design USA mfgr, nuilt in Mexico.

[@greenthing99100]

I am so old I learned to drive in the UK in an original 500, air cooled twin, stick shift crash gearbox so you had to double de-clutch like a 1960's racing car driver. It was incredibly tiny although it was just possible to use the original bench back seat for conventional teenage copulatory activities. At 68 mph it blew the dipstick out of the engine, revealing to your irate parent that you had been thrashing the nuts off it. It had drum brakes all round which stayed properly adjusted for about 5 miles so on the driving test I amused the examiner, when doing the emergency stop by taking a great armful of left lock and stopping in a dead straight line. Ours was mainly rust, held together with red paint, and we paid £100 for it in 1974.

[@ziploc2000]

My parents bought one around 1971 as my mum's runaround, then the '73 oil crisis hit and it went into storage in my grandmother's spare garage, until petrol got cheaper... My grandmother died ~20 years later and as nobody in the family wanted it we sold it to an enthusiast. But for the year or so we used it it was great fun!

[@wayoalva]

Hahahaha

[@creamwobbly]

My friend had a second gen version, badged ‘Cinquecento’ not ‘500’ and it was the rattliest car I've ever been in, behind a Ford Exploder and an Alfa 147 which was so rough the CD player was useless above 5kmh

[@cbotten106]

Sounds like you really lived, congrats. That tattle tale dipstick was my favorite detail. I had a little brother that performed the same function.

[@judih.8754]

I like the way the seats say FIAT all over!

[@scott1127]

Incorporating the sound of your head hitting the window with the drums on Orgy's cover of Blue Monday was brilliant!

[@louissicajr]

I'll say it again - Sarah's videos are funny, informative, and you'd be hard pressed to find any other one-person operation on KZbin with a better and more scene-ehancing selection of background music

[@tns5044]

Also, as a graphic designer I appreciate the visual side of things. Attractively designed, consistent and still tongue firmly in cheek. The footage is of a very high quality too.

[@dougsmith1622]

Or, more scene inspiring presenter.

[@Andrew-jh5uv]

Permanent smirk on this car is hilarious

[@NoleExelon]

I cant unsee it now ! Scowl

[@AnotherMotorist]

kinda like a lil pig orc goblin

[@toastyroastyman8911]

its a car with attitude.

[@Andrew-jh5uv]

@@NoleExelon sorry (cue Dr Evil laughter)

[@CyberlightFG]

The seats say HAHAHA

[@oiygfdxssfgg]

You look fantastic all dressed up with that car, fashion statement.

[@-ZIO]

Most of my family had a 500 at some point in the last 50 years. That was before we left Italy and moved to the US.

[@LordPhobos6502]

I'm happy to admit, I'm one of your viewers that definitely has a softspot for a cute hatchback. That looks like a fun car 😊❤

[@justkiddin1980]

Just save yourself the headache of EV’s and buy a 1.2 8 valve petrol those things are indestructible

[@Neojhun]

@@justkiddin1980 WTF that makes no sense. Sure the 1.2L Fiat engine is fine if you look after it. This generation of EV will survive much better with less maintenance effort. Neither are better than the other, it's a TIE.

[@LordPhobos6502]

@@justkiddin1980 I currently have a 1.3L hatchback (Toyota Echo). It's the bees knees 😊 Definitely want an EV in the future, but I'll probably drive this thing to death first.

[@zabnorg]

@@LordPhobos6502 I have a Scion (Toyota) iQ with the same engine. Nothing but fluid changes, it will likely run til the wheels fall off. Or until I win the lottery and put that legendary supercharger kit on it.

[@bobuncle8704]

Great review Sarah. Driving circles in the middle of a two lane blacktop…priceless. Loved it.

[@RogerM2404]

That is a very pretty blouse. My blouse review: I give it a 9.

[@robertpiscatelli4855]

Beans in Italian Fagioli you’re welcome.❤

[@t436]

The olive garden soup thingy!

[@stresspresso]

The UwU car, it's so freakin' adorable. Sarah should of gave it tummy scratches when it was on the lift.

[@SarahnTuned]

lol

[@jdos2]

I was NOT expecting whiplash seats - especially done so easily. Thank you, as always, for the review, information, and entertainment!

[@tucobenedicto1780]

I like that you're incorporating a few different (and very picturesque) roads into this vid compared to the same roads you used a couple years ago. It keeps the variety up and makes a nice background.

[@wordupp18]

The 12V cover that has a key on it means the car has to be on for that to have power. The covers with a little battery on it means that it has power all the time, even if the car is off. Fun fact!!! :)

[@ferenc-x7p]

9:05 "A bumbling little bug, walking around the ground." - Gotcha! 😊😂

[@donst.pierre2283]

Really hard to take that as a compliment for the car...😅

[@WalterA-b3d]

I enjoy seeing the penguin riding shotgun. I can't explain why, but the addition of penguins in your car reviews and work videos uplifts my day. So far I have purchased four of them from your store. Thank you for making them available. The Fiat e500 is a great city car as you mentioned. The pricing is just too high. When they become used vehicles, they will be more in the 20k range. Then they might find a market.

[@Primus54]

I had to laugh at the “donuts” trying to imagine a crowd at an intersection cheering it on. 🤣 With that range, definitely a car built for urban travel, but one wonders how and where apartment dwellers are going to charge it. It’s always fun watching a review that produces many smiles. 😃 As always, thank you, Sarah. 👍👍👍

[@housepianist]

EV owners who live in apartments should treat charging them like gas cars. If you need gas, you go to a gas station. If you need to charge it, just drive it to a charging station when it’s time. The need for a charging station at home is nice but not necessary.

[@Kaltpfote]

@@housepianist True, as an EV owner and apartment renter myself, I can manage without my own charging solution, of course it would be nice, but if the public charging network in your town or local region is decent enough, it can be done. For example both of my go to grocery stores have DC fast chargers installed, as long as I don't get there with just 10% battery left, the battery is typically charged about 80-95% when I leave the store. Major downsides is pricing of these chargers.

[@tns5044]

​@housepianist No idea what it's like in the US but here in The Netherlands newer apartment complexes generally get their own chargers and they're dotted all along the streets. There are two public chargers just outside my apartment building and four more within a 300 metre range.

[@SituationalAwareness17]

You do so well matching your clothing with the vehicle you’re reviewing!👍

[@duckrutt]

On the one hand, the range is way better than the old one. On the other hand that car was a compliance retrofit incorporating the fewest number of changes. It was also less than $100 a month to lease in California with all the credits and stuff.

[@Jeffro-n4d]

I like it! I've never been a Fiat fan, but this is a great idea! Keep it light by making it 2 door and you don't need a huge battery...What a concept!!! Make it small and simple to keep the price down and sell a brazillion of them...I sure wish American manufacturers would wake up and get this clue!!!

[@karlInSanDiego]

@10:43 Sarah is unphased by the driver crossing the double yellow into her lane in a Ram truck. We don't drive small cars so you can use our lane too, ding dong.

[@Matteo_Licata]

I live in Turin, where these are made. The factory is currently idle due to lack of demand, and has been for a few months now. It’s a cute city car, but it’s just too expensive for what it is. A hybrid 500 is currently in development and should arrive in late 2025, but I don’t know if that will be available in the US too.

[@martindworak]

No sh*t, I can’t believe they want $37k for a fukin Cinquecento, it’s ridiculous! I grew up in Poland and a Fiat Cinquecento was the cheapest car you could buy most of the 90s, car prices have gone stupid high, I hope these companies go out of business, it’s what they deserve.

[@johnturner4400]

The city outline is Turin.

[@ABrit-bt6ce]

Fabbrica Italiana Automobili That place.

[@rjdgreek]

If I lived in an urban area and did not drive much, this might be a fun little car to have.

[@richWitz]

Your outfit was very stylish for the vehicle color match. 🥰

[@apefrost]

Great video content and quality editing is superb. Keep up the great work, Sarah!

[@farcinue]

I live in LA. A tiny electric car for commuting 5 miles in traffic every day, or doing errands, would be perfect.

[@vesawuoristo4162]

My plug-in hybrid plays a sound when moving slowly to alert pedestrians. It also has rather loud backup alarm

[@tensortab8896]

KZbin inserted a commercial right after you banged your head, so I got to see it twice. It was even funnier the second time!

[@bcluett1697]

The horn on the driveby was a charming addition, fits the Fiat 500 personality.

[@gregholloway2656]

Interesting that the motor electronics under the hood have a Mopar logo on them. Thanks for the review Sarah!

[@rp9674]

They wanted to make sure they got credit this time

[@daredare4323]

found your channel last month for the 1974 Celica ST. i had a 1974 GT. loved it. now i see a review on a fricken fait. ok ... kind of get it. Fiat sold maybe 500 cars in the usa this year. everyone hates them. not only for what they did to jeep, dodge. they build crap cars. i will still watch cause of the 1974 build you did. wonderful build. thank you

[@Kevin-p2q9y]

Always a pleasure to watch you do anything, absolutely gorgeous

[@lukepearson4899]

I don't think I've seen Sarah smack her head so hard,no window bolstering

[@omniphoriusvcf907]

I have a 1s gen 500e. 2014 with 68k miles, no noticeable range loss. In the original model they limited battery usage to slow down degradation. I've gotten the same electronically limited (less than nominal) usable battery capacity over time. Eventually I expect some loss of range, but so far nothing noticeable. Bosch drivetrain in the 1st gen btw, and assembled in Mexico 🙂. 1st gen is also quicker than this one I think, it's actually a hoot around town. 0-30 is impressive lol.

[@russellzauner]

I want my tiny car to play "Ride of the Valkyries" when I "fire" it up. Yay for boot music!

[@foreverknyte]

Great, I'll be humming 'Blue Monday' all day now.

[@eslai]

I leased a couple of the old 500e for six years and loved them. It didn't feel heavy at the time, but it did only have 88 miles range. I'd go for this new one, but our range needs have changed since that time, unfortunately.

[@richardwarren7492]

A perfect little car for urban driving. Hint the average American drives - .According to the Department of Transportation, the average American driver drives 39.7 miles per day. So call it 40 miles per day with 140 mile range, Charge once every 3 days = full tank, or "fill up" every night. It all depends on each individuals needs.

[@SarahnTuned]

I can’t stand being in a city, so it’s hard for me to justify something dependent on one.

[@e-handle9634]

​@@SarahnTunedyet.. you appear the epitome of urban sophistication, while never losing yer down-home style 💃❤️‍🔥

[@4Kandlez]

That's just the trips to the drive through

[@dielaughing73]

@@4Kandlez where else does one really need to go?

[@johnt.848]

Cat?

[@rubics333cube]

At 17:24 Sarah and the car, in unison, look PRICELESS.

[@tvglasses]

Perfect fit for the car! I can't believe you got in the back! .10 penguins for your review!

[@timothyearp631]

schedules are important, this car is intended for the person who commutes to work so scheduling the car to be ready at a particular time is a very nice feature especially if you live in a cold environment. There is nothing better than having the car de-ice its own windshield!

[@Microphone73]

A great time for Friday morning. Thanks Sarah!

[@williamford7013]

Finest car reviewer on KZbin 🥰

[@robertfarris7375]

Did you notice the Dodge Ram nearly crossing the center line into your lane? Great review as always Sarah.

[@SarahnTuned]

Kinda hard not to notice

[@Broody58]

Yes!!! A subliminal warning from above.

[@clintonwilkie8142]

If it weren’t for You, looking incredibly Beautiful in this video, I would never watch it. You are such a joy to watch, and your humor brightens my day, I love your channel.

[@erickvallad4189]

nice matching outfit. Those high heels always look great (rather than the black booties)

[@harbingertheheretic3541]

For those playing the home game, this car is a few piunds lighter than a second gen Scion xB (3,082 lb curb weight from stock). The xB2 had 20 cu.ft. of cargo space behind the second row, a second row that folded nearly flat, and the second row seats would actually fit 2 full-size adults fairly comfortably when in place. Oh, and it wasn't prone to spontaneous combustion or thermal runaway like battery-operated cars.

[@stephcooper5998]

Hooves Garage just did a review on this model. A 10-year old car with 40,000 miles. The car is dead and junk whilst still looking great. Battery replacement $7,500 and the car was purchased for $700.

[@confuseatronica]

engine swap from electric to ice lol.

[@scratchymaster]

Car Wizard bought Hoovies 500e & will try to fix the battery control ecm for $800.

[@hvxcolors396]

Nope. The battery controller had a problem and is currently on its way to Europe for repair. Cost will be around 1000 to 2000 in repairs according to the garage. Battery itself was fine.

[@nonyanks2510]

@@hvxcolors396 Maybe a Hyabusa candidate?

[@RoamGaming]

@@scratchymaster that is the video that youtube is suggesting i watch next.

[@50goingon15]

As always, great review. “It’s adequate” pretty much sums up the car.

[@LearningJeff]

That rear crumple zone is roomy for crumpling. I have always liked the style of the little car. Probably not bad for two adults. Great review 😊

[@Saytheodd]

I have a 2017 Abarth 5MT 32K miles.. She’s a Gem and I do and have hit my head several times. I felt your pain

[@johnp.8726]

Nice review. Thanks for your hard work.

[@carlrogers3505]

I dont mind the batteries capacity. I already drive a 500 Abarth. Around town (Tempe) its perfect. $20 in gas lasts almost 2 weeks for my daily to work. So 140ish miles would be fine. But my ICE 500 Abarth is more fun. More fun than just about anything I pass on the streets.

[@garyworokevich2524]

Ebeanza..... I understand.......why am I out of bed at 0230? Tis' worth it.........Sarah uploaded.

[@creamwobbly]

Ibiza, mispronounced ‘eye-BEE-tha’ by the English when they go on holidogs there

[@rp9674]

Nice!

[@thatcarguy1UZ]

Sarah: The Italian word for beans is "Fagioli" pronounced "Fah-jio-lee" or, as some Italian-Americans say "Fah-zool." "Give it the beans!" in Italian is "Dagli i fagioli!"

[@matthewcalifana488]

Sarah love that blouse you are wearing!

[@dougsmith1622]

Nice shoes. Perfect for an Italian car review. Great fuel efficient ride.

[@DaivG]

@15:16 The schedules are for pre-conditioning the car before leaving for work or for home. Helps to use shore power for conditioning. Also could be for scheduling charging to charge at off-peak rate times.

[@garnetheron4885]

I love tiny little cars. I’m a truck driver, big rigs for a living, but I only own small cars 2002 mini Cooper 2009 mini Cooper MK four Volkswagen Jetta diesel for my utility MK4 Volkswagen Jetta wagon 1.8 all with stick shift. I do like that they kept that car.simple.

[@manifestSD]

Always wanted to visit Ibiza. If that happens, I'm taking all the penguins and we'll party like it's 1999. 🏝️

[@colombianguy8194]

The pretty Pingüino lady never dissapoints. Greetings from Colombia!

[@timonsolus]

The 2024 Fiat 500e is absolutely ENORMOUS compared to the original 1957 Fiat 500

[@joecutro7318]

You could easily put an original 500 on the roof rack of a 2024. 😂

[@tns5044]

Just put the new Mini alongside an original 1959 example...

[@creamwobbly]

Heck put the first BMW version (with the kidney grille hidden behind the chrome) next to the current one and marvel at how they've gradually grown the overhangs.

[@bsmirnov]

2025 Abarth 600e is out there. That's what's up! The names for trim and colour are rad - Scorpionissima in Hypnotic Purple is the best configuration.

[@johncarter1137]

All Stellantis cars are priced high and that is the main reason most aren't selling well. Stellantis has screwed the pooch.

[@jackalclone1]

10000%. As an owner of two Fiat 500's (both an Abarth and a Pop), the entire reason people liked those cars is because they were cheap and small, with emphasis on cheap. The pricing on the new ones is borderline insulting to long-time Fiat 500 fans.

[@BLKMGK4]

I can't help but think that finding one of these in a parts yard would be awesome with the battery being a decent size and easy to remove to repurpose :)

[@not_jon_vendi]

Tupac on the radio, you are perfect sarah

[@SarahnTuned]

🔥 song

[@vehiclenanny]

Check out the Ram pickup at the 10:47 mark. It looks like it is coming into Sarah's lane.

[@2LV2]

You look beautiful today, Sarah!

[@82496125]

16:35 circling timelapse, super fitting (& CUTE!) edit, it’s why we keep on coming back I’m super, super curious how many of viewers checked out this car on the manufacturer’s website, and if Sarah should be tracking that as justification to get sponsored

[@daviddove4851]

😀😀you are the best youtuber

[@BlakeFreeman-g4k]

Interesting I always wondered about those little cars. Thanks, Sarah till next time.

[@IvanGoldBit]

Super cute car lol 0:26

[@nilslivetlanga9710]

Fun to watch, as always.😃

[@petercrawford3370]

We have the Abarth Scorpian EV here (in NZ), but only in the 2023 and they've dropped the prices by NZD$35K to sell...not been a success story. Pity, as they're lovely. However my pick of the wee Fiats is the Abarth 695 Competizione 1.4, 132kW of pure fun. The quad tail pipe emitts sonic perfection! Still, the EV Abarth Scorpian (in bright lime-yellow) is a perfect urban assault car, for looks and zippyness. Just nothing else out there like it. And being heavily reduced is a great deal.

[@hatefulvengeance]

Fiat had some really bad timing, considering they just released it the 500e model just when the new govt dropped the electric sponsorship.

[@jerrydebaca8697]

I replayed that repeatedly... "I didn't mean to do it that hard..." I was in stitches. Thank you for that.😅

[@bubba966]

That poor penguin is sooo squished... lol

[@niklaswejedal463]

I have the same experience with my two tiny hatchbacks; the EV is equally fun to drive as the gasoline one, just in a different way - love both! Big plus for hinting at Blue Monday, but I hope you didn't hurt your head in the process... Also - kind of fitting your test car was the "Inspired by Beauty"-edition, just saying 😉 Thank you for doing the Best Car Reviews on KZbin and Stay Awesome!

[@azi6477]

Luckily we don't have the ugly wheelarche blinker in Europe. Fiat was really keen on saving, they had the chance to install a rear wheel motor, give it a smaller turning circle due to missing front wheel axles and a frunk. Instead they gave it a traditional front motor layout and probably saved 10 dollars per sold car.

[@RomelSalazar-z1b]

HEY. WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? I missed your bueaty and your innuendos. Welcome back❤️🙏🏼

[@dachta1]

Love the bolstering section 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@dennisconway3480]

The cityscape logo is of Torino. The T in Fiat stands for Torino. There's a 4 story Automotive Museum there that you would probably spend a couple days in.

[@mar7909]

I hate EV’s and will NEVER buy a Fiat 500 but here I am😝 Sarah has us watching no matter what🤣

[@caytlinvelarde]

I LOVE THIS CAR OMG

[@IKnewMickey]

Feels like driving a bug. Got it.

[@rp9674]

Nice!

[@Gilgamesh347]

LOL, in Italian, we say “fagioli” for beans. (fa-gee-oh-lee) - say it all together quickly. Bravo!

[@bennychristensen4314]

These cars are definitely overpriced, but most EV’s are overpriced. And they are not highway cars. They are not made for long trips. They are city cars and for suburban driving. I have had a 2017 500e for four years now and my wife absolutely loves it. At around $10k with 13k miles on it, ours was a steal. After adding 20k miles we have spent less than $500 total on maintenance (2 front tires). The range is around 100 miles, but really closer to 70-80 and for around town commuting it is just fine. And I haven’t seen much battery degradation at all. I typically charge it once or twice a week overnight using the 110 charger it came with. Bottom line - This is one of the most fun and cheapest to own cars I have ever had.

[@Neojhun]

But they are perfectly fine dong 40 miles one way on highways. That caters to a massive amount of people's needs.

[@Aaron-ot1xs]

Incredible timing on this drop! Hoovie and Car Wizard each had videos on the 500e this week.

[@stevenlatham4397]

I was hoping you would take it on the off road test track😂

[@SarahnTuned]

Nah, that’s flat out abuse

[@wild_lee_coyote]

The little check lights are adorable. Especially in that color.

[@davidbeazley1958]

Lmao… night at the Roxbury flashback 😅

[@pattycarljackson]

This car could’ve been great for those in the city or don’t commute far but with that price it i snot going to sell. Never laughed so much in a car review, great video.