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Hey, thanks so much for saying Mr. Wally. I have upgraded a lot of stuff since this video and I need to get the dog on updates on TH-cam. You are making the right decision… You will not regret this little car it’s just the best. Thanks again for the comment James p.s. I totally agree about the 18 inch wheels… But they are a heck of hard to find. I had to order mine from Italy… This car just has a weird bolt pattern which makes it really tricky.

hello there… Thanks for writing. I live on the West Coast Portland to be exact. There are quite a few still available here but I bet they’re hard to find in the Midwest and down south. Mine was an off lease car and it also was a 2017. You are definitely making the right decision… I have not spent a dime on this car in the four years I’ve had it… And yes, that Volvo and my mini Cooper are absolutely money pits. You should be able to find a good quality car with only maybe 35 40,000 miles for about 11,000. That seems to be about the going rate at the moment. It’s pretty easy to find a low mileage unit since electric cars are not driven quite as far. Sorry, I took so long to get back to you. I don’t check TH-cam often enough but the best of luck to you and I hope you find the perfect little car. Please let me know if you do….. and welcome to the Fiat family ahead of time…😉

Hello Christo. So sorry it took me a long time to get back to you... I wasn't checking my TH-cam messages. To answer your question... These cars come with an eight year warranty on the battery, which I believe is transferable. It's also made by Bosch incorporated, and they are a very precise manufacturer. Nothing in life is guaranteed, but I believe these batteries have a very long lifespan and are super reliable. Unlike Nissan they incorporate a very professional battery management system and are also heated and cooled. This for the most part eliminates battery degradation. I hope this helps you in your decision. Please let me know if you have any further questions and the best of luck to you.

@@jamesd3000 thanks. I finally got a 2014 Nissan Leaf In excellent condition for exactly what I wanted to spend. Next week I’ll be Dropping a brand new Bigger battery thanks to the battery exchange program ! I am way into this electric car thing and am going to install a pro charger too ! Bye bye gas car. “This” I can maintain! Save the earth ! She’s all we we’ve got! Peace 👽

Having the battery replced would cost more than the car is worth.

There are now places to repair the battery 👽

Not only fiat but smart electric same problem!

If the car is left are no charge, it won’t turn on? Can’t you plug it in like an old phone?

@@blanktitle198 unfortunately no, it would be easy trick. Battery management system discharges all the capacity from hv cells pack. This doesn't happen on Nissan leaf or zoe ant so on, smart and fiat 500e are problems.

Hello Marcello I am sorry and surprised to hear that Fiat said it was negligence on your part as my manual under the point vacation simply asks the owner to blow out the AC and in storage it says that the preferred way to store it is to have it plugged in- no where does it issue a warning that if you do not have it plugged in you could damage the car. I have to say I have a similar issue with my 2015 Fiat 500e with only 17000 Miles on it. I am being told I need to replace the PIM a $9000 repair even though the code show its the battery. The dealer also tells me that Fiat will not honor the battery warranty but are not willing to give me a reason. I have contacted Fiat but they just point me back to the dealership who tells me I need to talk to Fiat. Researching this issue I have found MANY fellow owners who, upon taking their dead car to the dealership were told that they had to replace the PIM before Fiat would be willing to consider replacing the battery under warranty even though they were unable to show that there was anything wrong with the PIM. So while I LOVE the car I can't recommend anyone buying one because A the possible cost of the repair and B the bad customer service and refusal to honor their warranty.

@@noramatten-esalenmassage Hi Nora; i'm sorry you're on the same situation. i've spoken to several fiat 500e owners in the past year along with online research. replacing the PIM is standard practice from Fiat so they have you put out 7-9k before they decide to do anything, even though they know the issue is the battery; there's dozens of cases, all the same issue with the battery dying. Just here in Dallas, the two fiat dealerships have several 500e sitting in the parking lot with the same problem. I don't think there's a single fiat 500e in the country where the manufacturer replaced the battery. the best case scenario is Fiat offering to buy back the car; they usually offer a decent amount but unfortunately most often after you've replaced the PIM and paid 7-9k

I really appreciate your feedback. But I am quite curious why the brand new Fiat 500e is substantially lower? Also not sure why the Tesla’s are all riding lower to the ground as well. It just looks like the engineers went a little overboard on the ride

Also, will 17" wheels fit a 500e without having to modify the suspension, etc.? Thanks!

Hey Russ....those are sweet wheels, sorta understated elegance with a touch of sport ; ) They come in the exact same size as my wheels from Italy.....so they will definitely fit the same General Gmax tires I bought in size 205 40 17. You will not regret buying these tires. Very economical, and they are super quiet with a really nice ride. Hope that helps.....and best of luck to you.

@@jamesd3000 so you haven't noticed too much of a reduction in range with the larger tires? I guess they're a little wider also, right?

The most important thing is weight....especially the tires....and these tires are super light. If you don’t change the weight of the tire and wheel much....the range will not be all that different. The original wheels are lighter for sure.....but I would say you only lose maybe 2 or 3 miles of range....which you really don’t notice. Make sure to not buy a heavy tire.....because you’re already selecting a heavier wheel. The size doesn’t matter so much....but don’t get a tire wider than 205....because a larger tire width creates more drag when rolling.

@@jamesd3000 👍

Hey thanks for filling me in on your Fiat adventure : ) A Fiat and a Cybertruck.....what an awesome duo! It is so hard to convey how cool these little cars are.....but your testimonial and your videos will sure help. Keep in touch friend.

I use a 205 40 17 “General gmail” tire. Perfect size for a 17x7 inch wheel.

“General Gmax” sorry didn’t see the spell check change that before I posted.

Yeah the ones I got have no carpet pile the have like a rubber like texture that wipes clean and they a little more coverage than the weather tech brand.

Hey sounds great.....and welcome to the Fiat family.....they are super cool little cars. I will try to get more coming your way. Have fun with your new scoot ; )

@@jamesd3000 thank you!

They do both have a charm that is hard to describe. I love this design sooo much. I’m pretty sure Stephenson designed both of them.....and he has a great way with curves ; ) They also are the two funnest cars I have ever driven. I hope you snag yourself one.....and for maintenance sake I hope it is the little electric one.

I appreciate the feedback....I need to stay on it. In case it takes me awhile to get another video up....let me tell you what I have found. In the city you get great range. Speed does really make a difference. But what I was glad to see is that you don’t use much more energy at 60 than you do at say 50 mph. After 60 though.....the wind robs the power fast. Also hills take a beating on range....on a straight stretch you really don’t use much wattage to keep a nice pace. I hate to say it...but cold hilly areas are not good places for electric cars. Warm and flat will get you miles down the road ; ) Take care and I will do my best to keep em coming.

I have not taken any trip longer than about 45 miles. I need to try a 150 mile trip to my sister in Seattle.....but will require a pretty long stop half way.

Last thing.....I owned a regular gas powered 500 (not Abarth) and the torque on this electric is waaay more than that little guy. That first gas one started my fascination....but this guy just has more style and spunk.

Peter Wing Welcome to the club. You just can’t go wrong with these little guys ; )

Bought mine in September, one of the best values in a used, car and for buck. Puts a smile on m face every time. It was my Covid sanity and Self care purchase.

@@dennisalexanderreilly8624 Great to hear DENNIS....they are a hoot....hard to explain to people. Keep in touch ; )

Bill Kinkead I hear you there Bill. The beauty is you get into it so cheap....that you can easily get your money back....because you only have to sell it for around $4500 when you are done to get your money’s worth. I know I can easily get that much around Three or four years from now....especially if you keep it real cherry.

M Cain Please do....I promise you will love the ride and thank yourself later.....cheers

Passion Québec Et découvertes Thank you sir....for the excellent review from across the pond ; ) They are fantastic little cars....and they just have so much personality.....you just have to love them ; )

How!?

M Navarro thanks for the great feedback....they are a hell of a deal....people just don’t realize ; )

Healthy Human So right you are. I fell in love with the Abarth as well.....but also wanted electric. These almost serves both worlds. The great looks with the super efficient and snappy ride ; )

There is hidden mini storage under the back seat floor.

Mine will do 80mph just fine. It reduces the range dramatically, but it will do it.

Mine too, I meant 80 miles range though. I think some owners think they're doing 80 or 100 miles because the rain estimator says that.

(...range estimator)

@@robertpryor7225 If I needed to go 30 miles to work in the morning and then 30 miles at night to go home. Would the Fiat 500e handle that for me? Would I have to recharge it at work?

It's not for you, do not buy one

It comes with a 120v charger which takes 23! hours to do a full charge from 0. Of course you hardly ever have it down to 0, and topping it up works fine while you are at work or shopping. For less than $200 you can get a 240v charger that plugs into a clothes dryer plug that will do the same in 4 hours. I think it is best to look at it like a commuter car, and if you are doing lots of trips longer than 80 miles then it is probably not for you. I only drive on long trips a couple of times a year, so renting a car for those times is the way to go, meanwhile I get the reliability and economy of operation with my Fiat. One bonus is that lots of areas have free 240v charging, so if I need a faster charge I can get it free just 6 blocks from my house. BTW I got my 2016 model for $6k with about 85% of original capacity.

Jack Dale It is definitely not a long distance car Jack. But from my experience it’s super easy to just rent a car on the rare ( 1 to 2 times a year) I travel far from home. The money you save in gas will way more than pay for that . Just something to consider.

Lol why do people who have no business buying something complain and moan and want to destroy a product everyone loved. Do you realize this is a $4500 car which is a steal! Don’t freaking buy it !!!!!

@@MMAFan20 Wow, where are you finding a 2017 model for that under $5K price? Are we talking about one with over 100K miles?

Megan Anderson thanks for the feedback Megan....you said it perfectly.....people just don’t know what gems these babies are ; )

Michael Parker so cool to hear brother....sorry for the long delay....I didn’t see the comments for awhile. Thanks for letting everyone know your experience....these cars are just the bomb!

@@jamesd3000 Can you think of a certain Level -2 home charger for the 2017 500e that would be a great pick? (There are so many to choose from with different features, I'm overwhelmed by them all, the electrical wiring in my house is rather old if that's an issue?)

@@flolou8496 So sorry....but I have not taken the time yet to research the options. You will want to make sure and check with a good electrician. Wish I could help you more in that department. Good luck and please spread the info here if you get some good equipment.

Not a perfect replacement for an only ICE car, but...It's the perfect daily driver for a two-car household for sure. th-cam.com/video/FK_s2zWHkK8/w-d-xo.html

This car makes an excellent second car and/or short commute car. It desperately needs a fast charging option. I am in the process of selling my 2013 model now. It has been flawless and incredibly reliable, but I just don’t need it anymore. Plus, the Chicago winters make the car pretty useless for most of the year. I’ll miss it, though.

@@ccvr6 I can imagine there is quite an extreme range hit in those Chicago winters.

JustWasted3HoursHere yes....it was so cold one morning, I got in it to go to work and it told me i only had 35 miles of range with 100% battery. I did have the heat on, which zaps about 10 miles off of it. Luckily my commute is all city streets. An expressway commute would have been simply impossible. And my job at the time did not have charging available. It was only 5 miles away, which made it possible.

@@ccvr6 Wow, that's a HUGE drop in range for cold weather! Glad I live in Florida where it only drops below 40 degrees a few days out of the year. Normally, our "cold" is 50 degrees or so... Did you park yours outside or in a garage, and does it have the feature where you can precondition the cabin to be ready (cooled or heated) as long as it's plugged in? This is a really nice feature. Heated seats and steering wheel are also WAY more useful than I ever would have thought.

+Codi Watson Well Codi.... they are hard to let go of when you sink so much time into them. I guess it would depend on the offer ; ) Hope your having a good spring time wherever you are.

I certainly not expect to hear him say he was born in 67! (the year of Sgt Pepper!)