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Verdict
Electric city car with a 185 L boot, offered with either a 24 kWh battery (190 km WLTP) or a 42 kWh battery (around 300 km WLTP). It achieved 4 Euro NCAP stars in 2021. The documented faults are mainly electronic: 12 V battery discharge and error messages, often resolved by software updates at dealerships. Reliability data remain scarce; require a state-of-health report for the traction battery and verification of software updates.
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Indicative prices
- €14,490 – €16,990
- Monthly cost
- €283
- Euro NCAP
- 4/5
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 500e 118 ch (42 kWh).
500e 95 ch (24 kWh)
Electric · Automatic · 95 hp · 13.0 kWh/100 km · 0 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air green
23.8 kWh gross battery (21.3 kWh usable), fast charging limited to 50 kW, WLTP range of 190 km according to Fiches-auto. Best reserved for strictly urban use.
500e 118 ch (42 kWh)
✓ RecommendedElectric · Automatic · 118 hp · 14.0 kWh/100 km · 0 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air green
42 kWh battery (37.3 kWh usable), fast charging up to 85 kW (20 to 80% in around 35 minutes), WLTP range of around 300 to 320 km depending on the sources. The most versatile choice.
Market prices
€14,490 – €16,990
Indicative range: 2020 to 2025, yearly medians of 498 online listings collected by AutoUncle (years with at least 3 listings).
Collected on 20 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Known faults
12 V battery discharging (car no longer starts)
Severity 1/3 · AnnoyingSeveral sources report rapid discharges of the 500e's 12 V battery, often linked to electronic modules waking up: the car may then fail to start or unlock. Owners cite a software update carried out as a recall that solved the problem, or a faulty component (Uconnect unit battery, 12 V monitoring sensor). Remedies mentioned: updating the body control module, or a replacement AGM battery.
- Versions
- 500e 95 ch (24 kWh), 500e 118 ch (42 kWh)
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Electronic and software bugs (error messages, disabled systems)
Severity 1/3 · AnnoyingOwners report intermittent error messages, disabled functions and problems with the Uconnect multimedia system; these are usually dealt with by software updates at dealerships, though they do not always disappear (resets reported to have no effect). A review on Fiches-auto describes a car immobilised at 18,000 km despite several updates. Carverif notes the electrical systems as the car's weak point.
- Versions
- 500e 95 ch (24 kWh), 500e 118 ch (42 kWh)
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Sources
- Fiat 500e III électrique 42 kWh : fiabilité — Carverif (new tab)
- Fiat 500 Elektro Probleme und Krankheiten — Gebrauchtwagenberater (new tab)
- New 500e bugs and quirks — Fiat 500 Forum (new tab)
- Fiat 500e 2021 error messages and deactivated systems — Fiat 500 Forum (new tab)
- Avis Fiat 500e Electrique 42 kWh 118 ch 2020 (18 000 km) — Fiches-auto (new tab)
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Fiat 500e”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Real monthly cost
Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated
| Electricity | €31 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | €69 |
| Maintenance | €33 |
| Depreciation | €150 |
| Total per month | €283 |
⚠ Estimates to treat with caution
- Insurance: average for a closely related model (other generation or same platform).
- Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
- Maintenance: budget of a closely related model.
- Depreciation estimated at 12% of the median price a year, as no year-by-year valuation is usable.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
- Electricity€31
500e 118 ch (42 kWh) version: combined consumption of 14 kWh/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 0.194 €/kWh, for 1,000 km a month.
14 × 1.15 × 0.194 € × 10 = €31
Electricity price: EDF regulated Base tariff, home charging (as of 7 October 2026).
Consumption: technical data for the version (sources at the bottom of the guide).
- Insurance€69
Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.
- Maintenance€33
Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.
- Depreciation€150
Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the valuation gap between two years, per month.
Inspection checklist
Fiat 500e III (electric, 2020-) — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Have a Fiat dealership check, using the serial number, the recalls and software updates carried out.
- Ask for a state-of-health (SOH) report for the traction battery.
- Measure the 12 V battery voltage and check that the car starts and unlocks after several days standing.
- Have the fault codes read and test the Uconnect screen, looking for any error message or disabled function.
- Test an AC charge and a DC fast charge (50 kW for the 24 kWh, 85 kW for the 42 kWh).
- Check the range shown on the dashboard after a full charge, version by version.
Questions to ask the seller
- Has the 12 V battery already been replaced, or has the car ever refused to start?
- Which software updates and recall campaigns were carried out at the dealership? Do you have the repair orders?
- Can you provide a report on the traction battery's state of health and say where it was usually charged?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
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Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Fiat 500e III (electric, 2020-) (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
What range does a used Fiat 500e have?
In WLTP, around 190 km for the 24 kWh version (95 hp) and around 300 to 320 km for the 42 kWh (118 hp), according to sources (Fiches-auto, Caradisiac). Real-world range is lower, especially in winter.
What is the Euro NCAP rating of the Fiat 500e?
4 stars in the December 2021 test, with 76% for adult occupant protection and 80% for child protection (Euro NCAP, Driving Electric).
What is the boot capacity of the Fiat 500e?
185 litres, according to Fiches-auto, Caradisiac and Autotijd; around 550 litres with the rear seat folded according to Caradisiac.
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