Nice review Derek. I have a 22 LaPrima cabrio and it has reversing camera and blind spot warning. Range mode offers proper 1 pedal driving. I do a Dublin to Cork run for work every some often, and it's really solid on the motorway for such a small car. I do need to stop for a quick charge each way and the charging on the 39kwh battery is great on the fast charger. Just enough time for a tea and toilet break and then back on the road. It's a really fun car to drive and great around town. My average range is c. 260km on the larger battery.
I watched your first review of the 500e shortly after buying the Passion model, which is mechanically similar to yours. After 18 months of driving in Range mode with a light foot and keeping to 60 miles per hour, I am averaging 4 miles per kW/h. This varies between 3.25 miles per kW/h in the winter up to 4.5 during summer, however, efficiency is badly affected by the regular strong breezes we have here in Scotland. But still a good all-rounder and great to drive over any distance.
I think this is a lovely car. It really has caharacter. As you say the fit and finish is excellent. Must get a hire car next time in Italy and try it out.... I so want the efficency to be better than the 18kW/100Km to be incorrect. Great vid Thanks DES
My favourite car ever was a petrol Fiat 500, it was so much fun to drive. Unfortunately the kids got too big to fit in the back so it was changed for a more functional car. I'm still tempted by this, even though the range is pathetic and the kids haven't got any smaller.
@@NevoEVReviewIreland Ooh, I never thought of that. My husband might be taking the kids to visit his family over Christmas, that could be my present to myself and nobody need ever know.
Hi: In the center of the windscreen (windshield in the US), towards the top of it, is a mirror for seeing what is behind the car. That mirror seems to be hanging down too low for you to see where you are going when you are turning left. Is that an illusion? Can the mirror be raised up higher?
From the perspective of the car's left side go-pro, the rear view mirror seems to be hanging down too low for you to see where you are going when turning left. Is that an illusion? Can the mirror be raised up higher?, or mounted on top the instrument panel so one can see over the top of it?
Derek, when I drove a 500e, there was nowhere for my leg foot because of typical Fiat placement of the pedals in RHD cars, yet you didn't mention that in your review.
Just wish it wasn't so expensive. It's not an EV problem. It's a profit priority outcome. It's understandable that a good portion of the 500's market demographic were posh owners who needed a cute 4th car and why they gave the new generation a boost in quality - but it also begets this problem with an A segment car being inaccessibly expensive, and vulnerable to really cheap EV competition coming soon from China, the Dacia Spring which is also made in China and MG who habe made their reputation in being only ones to deliver affordable and accessible EVs in comparison to petrol or diesel. Every competitors' lineups has now focused on the crossovers and entry/medium luxury market share which is the most profitable no matter badge or fuel. (This may create a repeat of the 2008 crash. Fyi) Interesting that the RHD 500e came with suiside rear foors ehich is desirable. For years it was rumoured that the new 500e would come as an estate, a Giardiniea. That extra amount of room (without the bastardisation) would make the 500e very competitive, like breathing new life into what's already an icon. But can we see how much value is put into space? When a hatchback turns into a crossover immediately the "value for money" excuses the higher profit margins... It's what makes the Toyota AygoX such a joke! The old small Aygo wasn't profitable enough ... and the Toyota iQ and Smart ForTwo really suffered by that.
@@NevoEVReviewIreland Thank you Can you hash out a list of them in another post? There's the Dacia Spring, but idk what else. The Microlino? Citroën Ami/Fiat Topolino? There's a Spanish import brand named DR that has one Toyota iQ lookalike EV
Car is nice but it’s pricey and low range. I can buy Tesla for same price. And worst is 4 yrs warranty on battery. This is outdated technology in 24. May be next generation will be much efficient and cheaper option. Skipping for now.
As I said about the other one they've ruined it with push button gear select rather than a normal old school gear knob and the hateful electronic handbrake. Real drivers hate this stuff, pushing buttons it's more like driving a laptop around than a real car and this is why EV's don't sell in high numbers.
Thanks for the comment Dave. The growth of EV sales is pretty impressive and probably limited to supply. The instant torque is hard to beat but the gear changing is something some drivers like.
@@NevoEVReviewIreland It isn't so much the gear changing as I drive an auto but reaching for the knob to change between forward and backwards, it's a tactile thing and second nature for an experienced driver. Also a machinal hand brake is not only more reliable, easier to service but it is lighter, more sporty and can stop the car if you lose breaking where an electronic one can't. I had a brake line fail on me once and the only thing that saved me was the handbrake. My point is there's hold outs because these modern EV's are all push button and like driving a laptop around rather than a real car, they leave you feeling numb. I don't mean to be a downer as I love EV's, but I don't like all the gadgets they insist on adding. You would think a car based on a popular small hatchback like the Fiat 500 would've kept it simple with traditional controls rather than making everything push button. Everyone I know says they'll keep their old car until the wheels fall off or until they are too old to drive. The biggest market don't want to make the change and the controls are a big part of it.
@@NevoEVReviewIreland I like them, the car has a real handbrake, a normal gear knob and even a proper key. Sadly they aren't cheap, they don't have the best range and they have too many doors on what is a small car. The renault zoe ticks most of the boxes as long as you go for the 2019 or older ones. Being a bigger looking car it doesn't look as silly being a five door and it is way cheaper.
Nice review Derek. I have a 22 LaPrima cabrio and it has reversing camera and blind spot warning. Range mode offers proper 1 pedal driving. I do a Dublin to Cork run for work every some often, and it's really solid on the motorway for such a small car. I do need to stop for a quick charge each way and the charging on the 39kwh battery is great on the fast charger. Just enough time for a tea and toilet break and then back on the road. It's a really fun car to drive and great around town. My average range is c. 260km on the larger battery.
His spec there definitely has reversing camera as well.
Thanks for the comment and good to hear from actual owners! Decent mileage for motorway driving too
I watched your first review of the 500e shortly after buying the Passion model, which is mechanically similar to yours. After 18 months of driving in Range mode with a light foot and keeping to 60 miles per hour, I am averaging 4 miles per kW/h. This varies between 3.25 miles per kW/h in the winter up to 4.5 during summer, however, efficiency is badly affected by the regular strong breezes we have here in Scotland.
But still a good all-rounder and great to drive over any distance.
Thanks Brian and great to hear from an owner! A great all-rounder as you say if the range and space works for you
Pretty sure this will be my next car.....just the the right size for my needs, thanks for this !
Finally a car that fits in a parking bay!
Yep!
I think this is a lovely car. It really has caharacter. As you say the fit and finish is excellent. Must get a hire car next time in Italy and try it out.... I so want the efficency to be better than the 18kW/100Km to be incorrect.
Great vid
Thanks
DES
Thanks Des, definitely one to rent the next time you're over there
My favourite car ever was a petrol Fiat 500, it was so much fun to drive. Unfortunately the kids got too big to fit in the back so it was changed for a more functional car. I'm still tempted by this, even though the range is pathetic and the kids haven't got any smaller.
Rent one for a few days and get it out of your system!
@@NevoEVReviewIreland Ooh, I never thought of that. My husband might be taking the kids to visit his family over Christmas, that could be my present to myself and nobody need ever know.
In fairness it's a little stunner.
Agree!
Hi: In the center of the windscreen (windshield in the US), towards the top of it, is a mirror for seeing what is behind the car. That mirror seems to be hanging down too low for you to see where you are going when you are turning left. Is that an illusion? Can the mirror be raised up higher?
I think an illusion and weird camera angle, I could see out just fine. Thanks for the comment
From the perspective of the car's left side go-pro, the rear view mirror seems to be hanging down too low for you to see where you are going when turning left. Is that an illusion? Can the mirror be raised up higher?, or mounted on top the instrument panel so one can see over the top of it?
Perspective for sure, I'd no problem seeing the left door mirror.
If the door handles are the electronic push button type… how would I get in if the 12v battery is flat ( some EV’s have this issue) 🤔
Getting in would be using the Key inside the keyfob so you could get the bonnet open to jump start it/replace the battery.
@@NevoEVReviewIreland the key will unlock but if the handles are electronic how do you open the door..? 🤔
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Derek, when I drove a 500e, there was nowhere for my leg foot because of typical Fiat placement of the pedals in RHD cars, yet you didn't mention that in your review.
Morning Russ. It didn't seem an issue for me for the week I had it if I remember correctly
Just wish it wasn't so expensive.
It's not an EV problem. It's a profit priority outcome.
It's understandable that a good portion of the 500's market demographic were posh owners who needed a cute 4th car and why they gave the new generation a boost in quality - but it also begets this problem with an A segment car being inaccessibly expensive, and vulnerable to really cheap EV competition coming soon from China, the Dacia Spring which is also made in China and MG who habe made their reputation in being only ones to deliver affordable and accessible EVs in comparison to petrol or diesel.
Every competitors' lineups has now focused on the crossovers and entry/medium luxury market share which is the most profitable no matter badge or fuel.
(This may create a repeat of the 2008 crash. Fyi)
Interesting that the RHD 500e came with suiside rear foors ehich is desirable.
For years it was rumoured that the new 500e would come as an estate, a Giardiniea. That extra amount of room (without the bastardisation) would make the 500e very competitive, like breathing new life into what's already an icon.
But can we see how much value is put into space? When a hatchback turns into a crossover immediately the "value for money" excuses the higher profit margins... It's what makes the Toyota AygoX such a joke! The old small Aygo wasn't profitable enough ... and the Toyota iQ and Smart ForTwo really suffered by that.
Thanks for the comment. I'm starting to see and hear a lot more affordable EVs coming out from manufacturers so all is not lost!
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Thank you
Can you hash out a list of them in another post?
There's the Dacia Spring, but idk what else.
The Microlino? Citroën Ami/Fiat Topolino?
There's a Spanish import brand named DR that has one Toyota iQ lookalike EV
Looks great, like everything too expensive again lol.
34 to 37 thousand pound and 87 miles range.😂😂😂😂
Definitely paying for style
Hello mate
Hello there
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I wish I got paid for the video. No promo only my observations
An MG4. Thanks but no thanks. Its made by SAIC. If you have grandchildren think carefully.
Thanks for the comment. Would it be the 500e for you?
I absolutely love it, but I cannot make the jump from a Discovery Sport. But I am seriously considering a Cupra Born. @@NevoEVReviewIreland
A fine car! I see during the week they are updating the looks for a slight refresh
Car is nice but it’s pricey and low range. I can buy Tesla for same price. And worst is 4 yrs warranty on battery. This is outdated technology in 24. May be next generation will be much efficient and cheaper option. Skipping for now.
As I said about the other one they've ruined it with push button gear select rather than a normal old school gear knob and the hateful electronic handbrake.
Real drivers hate this stuff, pushing buttons it's more like driving a laptop around than a real car and this is why EV's don't sell in high numbers.
Thanks for the comment Dave. The growth of EV sales is pretty impressive and probably limited to supply. The instant torque is hard to beat but the gear changing is something some drivers like.
@@NevoEVReviewIreland It isn't so much the gear changing as I drive an auto but reaching for the knob to change between forward and backwards, it's a tactile thing and second nature for an experienced driver.
Also a machinal hand brake is not only more reliable, easier to service but it is lighter, more sporty and can stop the car if you lose breaking where an electronic one can't.
I had a brake line fail on me once and the only thing that saved me was the handbrake.
My point is there's hold outs because these modern EV's are all push button and like driving a laptop around rather than a real car, they leave you feeling numb.
I don't mean to be a downer as I love EV's, but I don't like all the gadgets they insist on adding.
You would think a car based on a popular small hatchback like the Fiat 500 would've kept it simple with traditional controls rather than making everything push button.
Everyone I know says they'll keep their old car until the wheels fall off or until they are too old to drive.
The biggest market don't want to make the change and the controls are a big part of it.
Have a look at my e-Up review. I loved the buttons and handbrake!
@@NevoEVReviewIreland I like them, the car has a real handbrake, a normal gear knob and even a proper key.
Sadly they aren't cheap, they don't have the best range and they have too many doors on what is a small car.
The renault zoe ticks most of the boxes as long as you go for the 2019 or older ones.
Being a bigger looking car it doesn't look as silly being a five door and it is way cheaper.