New Fiat 500 electric car review - best new EV? | What Car?

[@markwood7045]

This should be the standard for car reviews. The zany, silly reviews from other known price comparison car sites are just tiresome. This is clear, focused, precise and you see and hear what you need to know. Kudos to WhatCar for this.

[@lanista78]

Honestly, I find your way of presenting very refreshing. You don't squeal like a stuck pig, you don't keep chuckling needlessly or burst in stupid laughter to demonstrate how excited you are. Just calm talking, good camera, putting the car on stage. Really good review. I just disagree with the battery choice. I think the smaller battery, given this will be in most cases a second car for local runs, makes much more sense. It is actually very good that they offer it at a cheaper price.

[@abelisraelcruzayuso4682]

I have driven around half a dozen current 500s and I was never disspointed...

[@myrian8471]

Ok - so I’ve not had electric, but I’ve driven fiats over the past 30 years with genuinely no major issues throughout. The only ‘extras’ I’ve ended up paying for is wear & tear (2 occasional there were replacement brake pads & on 1 occasion a wheel bearing) , have been great reliable & economic cars !

[@DanRyzESPUK]

The melody was composed by the great Nino Rota, and it was made for the movie "Amacord" by Fellini (1973), yes, the same guy to filmed "La dolce Vita".

[@Mc-Taboo]

The front design is soooo beautiful.. I just can't stand small cars.. But Well done fiat👏👏👏

[@thabzmad7265]

First fiat I am actually seriously considering!

[@celinedionluvxx]

Yasss me to and I bought it!!

[@thabzmad7265]

@@celinedionluvxx congratulations! 😍

[@oliverstemp9132]

Seems like a really good option for a small electric

[@stevenbarrett7648]

Sherpa, better sounding than the usual ‘eco’

[@georgeclark4227]

I am not old enough to drive, but I would like to buy this car in the future when I am 18/19/20.

[@lochamb1234]

What a brilliant, honest and positive review. No ego playing upto the camera, very much a trustworthy review. Excited to be test driving one of these, but convertible option, on Friday. Currently have a 500 lounge 3 years old which I love, so hopefully I really love the electric 500c

[@bh2155]

I know there are bigger small EV cars but non have the charisma of the 500. BTW they should still make the 500 Abarth with this generation but with an ICE. That would be sharp! However, it's just wishful thinking.

[@MrTrull1]

Doug always asks for comments, but does he ever read any? Never seen him down here. Anyway, good review. Bit harsh on ‘old’ 500 - I’ve had two in my time & don’t resonate with his comments at all.

[@AndrewKNI]

Great review and a lovely stylish 500. Perfect for the city :-)

[@whocares264]

wow , great small EV so much better than the expensive rubbish range honda E.... curious this tester said you would not want the short range option fiat 500E which has the same range as the Honda E ..... yes love this fiat....❤️

[@edmaluf]

When in "one-pedal-mode", do the brake lights come on when you just lift off of the accelerator? (Without actually touching the brake pedal)

[@ewadge]

Yes they do come on.

[@edmaluf]

@@ewadge Thanks for the reply, mate! If the regen is as strong as all these car reviews show, then this is definitely a safety feature. Cheers!

[@TheRichardHonor]

Legally they have to come at certain levels of deceleration, although our e-208 feels like it slows pretty hard without triggering the lights.

[@jamesjkeyes2005]

Perfect for cities like London and Manchester. Great retro styling. 2 piece front lights like on a Citröen C1. Well done Fiat pulled out all the goodies out of the bag

[@alasdaircampbell1537]

115 miles would probably be enough for most people if they could charge at home or work every few days

[@donkeymarco]

Why the journalist forgot to speak about ADAS (safety features)? In some versions can be ordered with level 2 autonomous driving mode.

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

Because people who can drive don't need it

[@DeLorean4]

This was a great review of the EV, but all the negativity on the gas one made me want to throw tomatoes at my screen. It's such a fantastic car other than the black mold-in-colour interior plastic.

[@iskandarhussain]

Please remember to show the conversion from miles to km.

[@klx100]

Very nice :)! Electric way to go

[@TP-fl9ul]

I love fiat 500 it's cute, small, affordable

[@redpillnibbler4423]

Thanks for not trying to be a comedian every 10 seconds 👍 It does look quite a wide car ? The mileage is quite impressive though and I like the style 👍

[@jackwaters9860]

I have a 2016 Fiat 500E and am most pleased with it. What are the possibilities of getting a newer version in Canada? I would place my order today to get the 42 KW if it was available. Cheers, from Victoria, Jack.

[@anokaxs]

Bmaoni

[@domenicozagari2443]

He comperes the back seat with other cars but for the superior range there is no comparison.

[@gunston999]

The previous Fiat 500 interior is what people love.

[@lochamb1234]

I agree Joe and I love how it drives, like an adult girlie go kart 🤣

[@thomaseriksson3182]

Softer ride with 15 inch wheels👍

[@NLDMesa06]

Nice review, Doug. Looking good too.

[@nigelcb1300]

Big step forward, I really like that

[@Irishgamer01]

You could have squeezed another couple of youtube adverts

[@2W3X4YZ5]

Just make a list of the products they are hammering you with adverts, and vow to never buy those products. It's easy and fun. Cheers.

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

So youre saying that as a freeloader you shouldn't have ad's? How do you think this gets to your screen.. some sort of free magic? Get Premium and stop whinging

[@2W3X4YZ5]

I predict the ads will become abusive. Like calling you names if you don’t buy what they tell you, when they tell you t...wait a minute. 🙂

[@magnuswalker7957]

If they want to end the production of petrol and diesel cars where are going to plug in your EV if you have no garage, live in a flat or a high rise building... Could that be a possible flaw in the system?

[@tbasparagi]

Italians do it soooooo much BETTER!!!!

[@gileshalliwell3591]

In what possible world could anyone be “confused” by the interior of the existing ICE 500? Of course it’s dated but like a 2Cv it’s still lovable… Or is this just the usual What Car sponsored by VAG!

[@drdoolittle5724]

Yup, LR should have pinched Sherpa for the new Defender! Make sense there!

[@sallydavies9253]

Love this car but i regularly have a man in my car who is 6 foot 5.

[@slowmomandala9316]

Love small city cars, the one on shortlist

[@pereldh5741]

Well to compare the Peugeot 208 you’d use the Fiat Panda would’nt you?

[@iliterallyhavenouse5089]

But, This is one of the sexiest cars alive.

[@R4M_Tommy]

Yeah, this thing is 40cm shorter than a 208.

[@VinegarTom68]

Possibly the Sherpa mode references the Italians success in first sumitters of K2 with Achille Compagnoni and Lino Lacedelli.

[@charlietuna7397]

forgot to display the cargo space expands dramatically if you lower the rear seats.

[@HygienistDentist]

Wish this was for sale in the states

[@GordonChaffin]

I'm really, really hoping they bring this to the United States. I'm hoping to import one from the UK if they don't.

[@tpv59]

RIGHT hand drive??

[@rubygain9189]

how much is it in canada

[@jakebond2294]

A million storge compartments you say? Yes, i can see that being helpful. If you can recall where you've put your stuff.

[@alrightbob]

Was this filmed in Pakistan?

[@denizhanozkara]

he reminds me an actor just like him.

[@marklola12]

issue is the Honda-e is crazy expensive more so in a lease its 400 quid lol

[@khushibee]

Its such a shame they got rid of the cream interior!

[@7755ian1]

They haven't, it's called La Prima..but only 500 for UK and one of them is ours.

[@SecondLifeDesigner]

Does it have DC Fast Charging though? The original 500 E didn't and that is why I didn't buy it.

[@lochamb1234]

Yes it has the option, defo the larger battery versions

[@petermc7098]

Hello There, a great review and seems like a really decent Model throughout, thank you for sharing this, it's much appreciated. Cheers Peter :)

[@luismartins5377]

Lovely car!

[@wolvoman1]

Good design styling, but they should rethink about bringing it out in petrol engined models

[@ewadge]

Well, FIAT needs to sell as many EVs as it can to meet emission standards. Right now it is paying Tesla for credits. Also, FIAT has never managed to make a great engine and in fact they are known to be somewhat unreliable. With EVs they have a chance for a new start and EV drive trains are inherently reliable. This is their first calling card and they’ve done a great job. It’s a chance for FIAT to re-invent itself. I mean they’re up against BMW’s Mini and I believe that the 500 is as good and even better in some ways.

[@neutronalchemist3241]

@@ewadge "FIAT has never managed to make a great engine"? You lived on another planet until now, didn't you?

[@evokki0075]

@@ewadge Is that a joke, that Fiat has never created a great engine? I agree with you other things that you said and the other facts are correct but fiat has some extremely good and reliable engines. For example, think about that 1.9 liter JTD diesel, developed by Fiat and used by Alfa Romeo, Saab, Opel, Cadillac etc.

[@7755ian1]

@@neutronalchemist3241 Have used Fiat cars, Trucks, Plant, never had any issues, so not sure how you can make a statement like that. Obviously of little knowledge, it pays to know something of the subject before arguing about it. I do wonder why the ambulances in UK are Fiat, why 80% of motor homes are on Fiat chassis. Hmmm.

[@neutronalchemist3241]

@@7755ian1 Try reading my post slower.

[@Fishbait075]

The number of times the value for money and such is mentioned, but in the whole video, prices are not discussed. How infuriating!

[@patriklehto6011]

Hmm? Not know what car buy but to your have it Kondor vecile Scooter or how mutch €

[@indang3r610]

How can you keep saying it's cheap or cheaper than that or 42kw battery version not much more expensive and so on and not mention even once the price for entry basic version or any version for that matter ? Don't say it's cheap or make any reference or comparison made on price if you're not going to say it 😑

[@kostassidiropoulos3018]

Competitors cost like 10k more.

[@xinwentang8664]

How muchi does this car cost ?

[@lochamb1234]

Google

[@raedjibrail]

Was there a mention about prices or did I miss it?

[@tpv59]

About 60K in Australia I was told when they arrive early in 2022!!! (AUD)

[@draigaur9543]

So we want rid of combustion engines,does this mean that when the government lose all that tax,they are going to put it on my electric bill ?

[@7755ian1]

They gonna find it somewhere..That's if they can find the electricity.

[@yes8032]

Good car for an fiat 👍

[@sevesellors2831]

Great car great review!

[@youtuber8299]

カッコいいと思いました😀

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

これは英語を話すチャンネルなので、英語を話してください！

[@youtuber8299]

@@CathodeRayNipplez Nice＼(^o^)／

[@7755ian1]

English only here...

[@angrymuffinsb]

What about the Forfour?

[@oliverstemp9132]

The range of the current Smart EQ models is only around 85 miles, which is too low to recommend

[@angrymuffinsb]

@@oliverstemp9132 thanks! Yeah that’s shocking really! Need to up their game.

[@oliverstemp9132]

@@angrymuffinsb hopefully the next generation smart will be considerably better

[@angrymuffinsb]

@@oliverstemp9132 well, given a vibrator has a longer battery life than the Smart, I hope so too 😂

[@cBromo]

Beautiful **.**

[@charlesmortimer3786]

'About a million examples of storage' is quite an exaggeration when 4 are listed - if you include the cup holder as storage! 🤣

[@7755ian1]

Yes..it stores a cupholder.....

[@riandoriadori3139]

Fantastic 😍💋 💝💖♥️❤️

[@blackrocket2000]

Looks great. Fiat have done a good job. But :- Honda e is more powerful and quicker. Ride quality is excellent. Less range is NOT a big issue, unless you drive more than 80\90 miles each day. Would like to try the 500 e, but suspect I will be happy to get back into my Honda

[@7755ian1]

Driven both, no comparison, Honda not as good, infact nowhere near..

[@johndangelo9630]

No educated value discussion ... just your complaints

[@nautabrodic5192]

Inside design- Hyundai like !

[@7755ian1]

Nothing like..

[@paulhudson4254]

To expensive, simple enough!

[@7755ian1]

You mean too expensive for you..

[@insayn7995]

Best among the worst maybe

[@doddsalfa]

Just one more broken record British car review about Fiat .Let’s hope this car won’t be right hand version this guy doesn’t deserve a Fiat

[@doddsalfa]

@@fredkite9330 maybee inferiority complex ......in the british

[@7755ian1]

Weird person......Nearly did it in English too.

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

No one will build a better EV car than Tesla, until they have the brilliant infrastructure that Tesla have and that their cars actually have a BETTER running gear than a Tesla does. Just wait till Tesla make a small family hatch. Smaller, and cheaper, than their current Model 3. But they've not said this... YET! And I'm not an EV fanboy.

[@neutronalchemist3241]

Tesla has not introduced a small family hatch because they don't have the technology and the productive dimensions required to make it even competitive with the actual ones, figures to make it cheaper. Small manufacturers don't produce small, economic cars.

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

@@neutronalchemist3241 - I didn't say they have.

[@N1ckZ]

I would rather have this or any other EV instead of a tesla

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

@@N1ckZ Give me a V8 anyday ;-))...

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

@Graham, King of the Britons! - So you gave us three cars. The cheap one, the Polestar will cost £80k or more. The other two are way north of £1.75 million. So hardly a comparison for Tesla. And no. I'm not a Tesla fanboy. I'd take any dino powered car over an electric one.

[@pt020]

Silly review.

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

Silly comment to match

[@tsmith7119]

Worst cars! BUYER BEWARE!!

[@7755ian1]

Clearly you drive some old garbage can or similar. Only the ones who can never afford one are negative, why is that....