Bitauto’s original “Laotou Le” is a low-speed electric vehicle popular in rural areas of northern China. Its compact size and low price mean it won't surprise anyone with any unspeakable look.
And in Italy, there is a car that will definitely make the domestic "old man happy" look even more useless. This is not to worship foreigners, but because this car is indeed very refreshing. It is the Fiat 500 pure electric car.
Soft and cute appearance
You may not believe it, but this is actually the first pure electric model of the Fiat Chrysler (FCA) Group. Maybe the development of automobile electrification abroad is not as vigorous as in China. New energy sources have obviously made the Fiat 500 pure electric car more fashionable. However, you can still tell its identity at first glance. After all, the styling features of the Fiat 500 are so recognizable.
The front face of the vehicle adopts an almost closed design, and two "eyebrows" are embedded in the clamshell front hood, making the entire front of the vehicle look very cute. Different from the fuel version of the Fiat 500, the pure electric model has a "500" logo placed directly in front of the front of the car instead of the original "FIAT" brand logo.
The main outline of the Fiat 500 pure electric headlights is semicircular, but together with the "eyebrows" above, it can still form the car's classic round headlights. In addition, there are also two round LED daytime running lights under the headlights, which is also a typical Fiat 500 family design.
The vehicle adopts a classic three-door, four-seater layout, and its compact body makes it easier to shuttle through narrow European city streets. This is the biggest reason why this type of small car is so popular in Europe. In addition, its sense of sophistication is also essential. of.
The rear of the car is very close to the fuel version. The entire shape is tilted at an angle that is very "Fiat 500". Even if some internal space is lost, the styling essence of the Fiat 500 cannot be discarded. The vehicle's taillights have a blackened effect, and there are "500" in the details.
In addition, in some details of the car body, we can find some traces of electrification of this car.
The rim has a multi-spoke design and uses a two-color combination, which looks more refined and durable. The center cover is very large, and the location of the bolts cannot be seen, giving it a retro feel. The rim size of the Fiat 500 pure electric car in the picture is 17 inches, matched with Goodyear tires.
The interior has become fashionable
Now that it has transformed into a pure electric model, the original set of things is no longer applicable. However, the Fiat 500 pure electric interior is not as good as those new ones in China.Like powerful brands, they adopt an overly simple design style. In fact, in terms of its body size and positioning, it has reasons for doing this.
However, after seeing some pure electric models overseas, you will find that foreign designers do not blindly pursue minimalism. Even Volvo does not have all the mechanical buttons in the interior. Not stay. Therefore, these models are very friendly to consumers who are transitioning from fuel vehicles.
The interior design of the Fiat 500 pure electric car is still based on functionality and practicality. From a design perspective, it does not make people feel amazing. The shape of the two-spoke steering wheel is slightly ordinary. Fortunately, the mechanical buttons on both sides have not been replaced by touch controls. The texture of the integrated wood grain plastic trim on the instrument panel is worthy of the word "exquisite".
High-end models are equipped with a 10.25-inch central control screen. The central control screen is relatively narrow in size and has thick borders. It can display map navigation, vehicle driving information, multimedia entertainment, and also has voice control, air-conditioning settings, Apple CarPlay mobile phone interconnection, Remote control and other functions. The basic operating buttons of the air conditioner are retained below the central control screen. In addition, there is a USB interface and a simple storage compartment.
The design and functions of the central tunnel area are relatively simple, only providing volume control, e-MODE driving mode selection and electronic parking. Behind it, there is a storage space covered by a curtain, which provides a USB interface and a 12V power supply.
The Fiat 500 pure electric seats are made of SEAQUAL material, which comes from recycled ocean plastic, showing the brand's contribution to environmental protection. The rear seats have a 5/5 ratio, and in normal mode, there is not much room for storage in the trunk. In addition, there is a storage compartment under the trunk lid, which contains some on-board tools.
A competent grocery cart
The Fiat 500 pure electric model has two different power configurations. Among them, the low-end model is equipped with a motor with a maximum power of 70kW. The vehicle’s 0-100km/h acceleration time is 9.5 seconds, while the low-end model is equipped with The battery capacity is 23.8kWh, and its WLTP pure electric cruising range is 184km.
High-end models are equipped with a motor with a maximum power of 87kW. The vehicle can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 9 seconds and from 0 to 50km/h in 3.1 seconds. Its battery energy is 42kWh and its WLTP pure electric cruising range is 318km. This cruising range is not outstanding compared with our domestic micro electric vehicles, but it is suitable for European and European cars with a city area much smaller than that of China.For Europe, daily transportation can also be relatively comfortable. In addition, there is a power indicator light at the charging interface of the vehicle to facilitate observing the charging status of the vehicle.
Passionate little steel cannon
Just recently, Fiat launched the Fiat 500e Abarth, a purely electric performance version of the Fiat 500. Abarth is to Fiat what AMG is to Mercedes-Benz, M Power is to BMW, and JCW is to BMW. In the fuel era, Fiat had a version of Abarth. Fiat 500e Abarth adopts a very bright fluorescent yellow body color, and it also has a latte design on the side of the car. The shapes like black exterior mirrors and black roof also show that it is unique.
In the front part of the car, the design of the front lip makes the Fiat 500e Abarth look more combative, and the blackened "Abarth" logo also replaces the "500" lettering on the regular version. The vehicle uses a new 18-inch wheel rim with Abarth’s representative scorpion logo on the center cover of the wheel rim. In addition, such logos can be seen in many places on the body.
Compared with the regular model, the interior materials of the vehicle are undoubtedly much sportier. Most of the instrument panel is wrapped in soft velvet, and part of the steering wheel is also made of Alcantara, with a return logo on the top. The seats of the Fiat 500e Abarth adopt an integrated backrest shape. The seats are also made of Alcantata fabric, and there are scorpion embroideries on the headrests.
The Fiat 500e Abarth uses a motor with a maximum power of 113kW and a maximum torque of 235N·m, and the battery energy is the same as the regular high-end model, 42kWh. Officials say that the vehicle can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 7 seconds, and its overall performance is more powerful than the fuel version of the Fiat 695 Abarth.
The Fiat 500e Abarth has three unique driving modes, including cruise, Scorpion street and Scorpion track modes. In cruise mode, the maximum power of the motor will be limited to 100kW and the maximum torque will be limited to 220N·m to obtain better endurance performance and moderate power output. Scorpion street mode will unlock power, and in both modes, the vehicle can provide a single pedal mode. The Scorpion track mode will provide the most powerful performance and will limit the intensity of kinetic energy recovery.
Editor’s comment: In the UK, the starting price of the Fiat 500 pure electric vehicle is 19,995 pounds, which is about 170,000 yuan, and the price of high-end models will bemore expensive. In fact, for Chinese people, the situation of the Fiat 500 pure electric model is the same as that of the previous fuel version of the Fiat 500. In a place where there is no emotional attachment, its price is destined to be a niche. At the same time, its small size and unremarkable cruising range make it more suitable for survival in developed countries with small urban space. However, compared with smart, MINI and other models, in the process of electrification transformation, the Fiat 500 pure electric still retains the side we are most familiar with, which is very valuable.
