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

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  • Creating an electric version of the uber-successful Fiat 500 always seemed like a no brainer. So now it's here, is it any good? And how does it compare to its rivals? Watch to find out.
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    0:00 Intro and exterior styling
    1:40 Interior design
    3:46 Infotainment
    4:47 Rear seats and boot
    6:13 Driving
    7:22 Battery and range
    9:04 Drive modes
    10:30 Performance
    13:17 Summary and outro
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  • @markwood7045
    @markwood7045 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    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.

  • @abelisraelcruzayuso4682
    @abelisraelcruzayuso4682 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

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

  • @DanRyzESPUK
    @DanRyzESPUK 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    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".

  • @bh2155
    @bh2155 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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.

  • @oliverstemp9132
    @oliverstemp9132 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Seems like a really good option for a small electric

  • @thabzmad7265
    @thabzmad7265 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    First fiat I am actually seriously considering!

    • @celinedionluvxx
      @celinedionluvxx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yasss me to and I bought it!!

    • @thabzmad7265
      @thabzmad7265 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@celinedionluvxx congratulations! 😍

  • @stevenbarrett7648
    @stevenbarrett7648 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Sherpa, better sounding than the usual ‘eco’

  • @lanista78
    @lanista78 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    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.

  • @Mc-Taboo
    @Mc-Taboo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

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

  • @myrian8471
    @myrian8471 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    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 !

  • @AndrewKNI
    @AndrewKNI 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

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

  • @MrTrull1
    @MrTrull1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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.

  • @georgeclark4227
    @georgeclark4227 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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
    @lochamb1234 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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

  • @whocares264
    @whocares264 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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....❤️

  • @alasdaircampbell1537
    @alasdaircampbell1537 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @jamesjkeyes2005
    @jamesjkeyes2005 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    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

  • @klx100
    @klx100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Very nice :)! Electric way to go

  • @NLDMesa06
    @NLDMesa06 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nice review, Doug. Looking good too.

  • @iskandarhussain
    @iskandarhussain 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Please remember to show the conversion from miles to km.

  • @edmaluf
    @edmaluf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    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
      @ewadge 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes they do come on.

    • @edmaluf
      @edmaluf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@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!

    • @BiW1nning
      @BiW1nning 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @donkeymarco
    @donkeymarco 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @CathodeRayNipplez
      @CathodeRayNipplez 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Because people who can drive don't need it

  • @nigelcb1300
    @nigelcb1300 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Big step forward, I really like that

  • @DeLorean4
    @DeLorean4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @thomaseriksson3182
    @thomaseriksson3182 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Softer ride with 15 inch wheels👍

  • @TP-fl9ul
    @TP-fl9ul 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @gileshalliwell3591
    @gileshalliwell3591 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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!

  • @jackwaters9860
    @jackwaters9860 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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
      @anokaxs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bmaoni

  • @slowmomandala9316
    @slowmomandala9316 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love small city cars, the one on shortlist

  • @drdoolittle5724
    @drdoolittle5724 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @redpillnibbler4423
    @redpillnibbler4423 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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 👍

  • @Irishgamer01
    @Irishgamer01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You could have squeezed another couple of youtube adverts

    • @2W3X4YZ5
      @2W3X4YZ5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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
      @CathodeRayNipplez 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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
      @2W3X4YZ5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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. 🙂

  • @petermc7098
    @petermc7098 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @sallydavies9253
    @sallydavies9253 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @domenicozagari2443
    @domenicozagari2443 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @VinegarTom68
    @VinegarTom68 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @magnuswalker7957
    @magnuswalker7957 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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?

  • @gunston999
    @gunston999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The previous Fiat 500 interior is what people love.

    • @lochamb1234
      @lochamb1234 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @charlietuna7397
    @charlietuna7397 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @HygienistDentist
    @HygienistDentist 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wish this was for sale in the states

  • @tbasparagi
    @tbasparagi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Italians do it soooooo much BETTER!!!!

  • @rubygain9189
    @rubygain9189 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    how much is it in canada

  • @denizhanozkara
    @denizhanozkara 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    he reminds me an actor just like him.

  • @jakebond2294
    @jakebond2294 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @pereldh5741
    @pereldh5741 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @iliterallyhavenouse5089
      @iliterallyhavenouse5089 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      But, This is one of the sexiest cars alive.

    • @R4M_Tommy
      @R4M_Tommy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @luismartins5377
    @luismartins5377 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Lovely car!

  • @marklola12
    @marklola12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @khushibee
    @khushibee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @7755ian1
      @7755ian1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @alrightbob
    @alrightbob 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Was this filmed in Pakistan?

  • @cBromo
    @cBromo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful **.**

  • @raedjibrail5565
    @raedjibrail5565 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @tpv59
      @tpv59 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @SecondLifeDesigner
    @SecondLifeDesigner 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @lochamb1234
      @lochamb1234 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes it has the option, defo the larger battery versions

  • @wolvoman1
    @wolvoman1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @ewadge
      @ewadge 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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
      @neutronalchemist3241 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @evokki0075
      @evokki0075 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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
      @7755ian1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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
      @neutronalchemist3241 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@7755ian1 Try reading my post slower.

  • @patriklehto6011
    @patriklehto6011 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @indang3r610
    @indang3r610 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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 😑

  • @youtuber8299
    @youtuber8299 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    カッコいいと思いました😀

    • @CathodeRayNipplez
      @CathodeRayNipplez 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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
      @youtuber8299 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CathodeRayNipplez Nice\(^o^)/

    • @7755ian1
      @7755ian1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      English only here...

  • @GordonChaffin
    @GordonChaffin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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
      @tpv59 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      RIGHT hand drive??

  • @Fishbait075
    @Fishbait075 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @xinwentang8664
    @xinwentang8664 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How muchi does this car cost ?

  • @yes8032
    @yes8032 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good car for an fiat 👍

  • @sevesellors2831
    @sevesellors2831 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great car great review!

  • @kostassidiropoulos3018
    @kostassidiropoulos3018 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Competitors cost like 10k more.

  • @angrymuffinsb
    @angrymuffinsb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What about the Forfour?

    • @oliverstemp9132
      @oliverstemp9132 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @angrymuffinsb
      @angrymuffinsb 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @oliverstemp9132
      @oliverstemp9132 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @angrymuffinsb
      @angrymuffinsb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @riandoriadori3139
    @riandoriadori3139 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Fantastic 😍💋 💝💖♥️❤️

  • @charlesmortimer3786
    @charlesmortimer3786 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @7755ian1
      @7755ian1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @CathodeRayNipplez
    @CathodeRayNipplez 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Who the hell sits in the back of a micro car? Are you crazy? That is just a space for all your crap

  • @draigaur9543
    @draigaur9543 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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
      @7755ian1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @nautabrodic5192
    @nautabrodic5192 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Inside design- Hyundai like !

    • @7755ian1
      @7755ian1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nothing like..

  • @blackrocket2000
    @blackrocket2000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @7755ian1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @johndangelo9630
    @johndangelo9630 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    No educated value discussion ... just your complaints

  • @paulhudson4254
    @paulhudson4254 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    To expensive, simple enough!

    • @7755ian1
      @7755ian1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You mean too expensive for you..

  • @doddsalfa
    @doddsalfa 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @doddsalfa 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @7755ian1
      @7755ian1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @insayn7995
    @insayn7995 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Best among the worst maybe

  • @thezanzibarbarian5729
    @thezanzibarbarian5729 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @neutronalchemist3241 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @thezanzibarbarian5729 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @N1ckZ
      @N1ckZ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @thezanzibarbarian5729
      @thezanzibarbarian5729 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @thezanzibarbarian5729
      @thezanzibarbarian5729 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @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
    @pt020 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Silly review.

  • @tsmith7119
    @tsmith7119 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Worst cars! BUYER BEWARE!!

    • @7755ian1
      @7755ian1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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