00:00 - OPEN: You Can Save The World In Style With This Fun, Affordable Italian EV

Today I am going to tell you about today a small, 2-door EV hatchback at the very top of my list of used electric vehicles that I would buy if I were in the market for a used EV.  Why?  It’s got attitude, it’s got style, it’s affordable, and most important... it’s fun to drive.

00:45 - INTRO: The 2013-2019 FIAT 500e

Today’s choice is a quick, fun-to-drive, zero-emission Italian EV that places as much emphasis on style and exciting driving dynamics as it does on helping you do your part to save the planet.  So what is it?  It’s the 2013 through 2019 FIAT 500e.   And the “e” is for electric. 

02:10 - Your Best Used EV Value? – Buy an Affordable EV Like This to Go With a Used Gasoline Car or Truck

It’s the best of both worlds and a great way to bridge the gap between an electric vehicle’s range and charging anxiety and a gasoline-powered vehicle's high fuel prices and exhaust fumes. 

 03:50 - What Makes The Fiat 500e a Great Choice in the City?

• Compact Size
• Quick and Responsive Handling
• Enough Range for Most City Commutes
• It Is An Affordable Used EV That Emphasizes Fun!

09:10 - FIAT’S CEO Didn't Love The Fiat 500e

To meet California's strict emission mandates, Fiat had to produce and sell an electric car in the state. So they commissioned Bosch to turn the gas-powered Fiat 500 into an electric vehicle or EV.

Bosch engineers removed the internal combustion engine and drive train and then install an ingenious EV power train with a liquid-cooled battery pack that was as good as any available at the time.  But it wasn’t cheap, and at the time, Fiat CEO, Sergio Marchionne complained that it cost the company an additional $14,000 for every Fiat 500e sold.

This is good fortune for used Fiat 500e buyers because you get a fun to drive EV with a well-designed electric drive train at a reasonable price.

11:40 - Other Things That Make the Fiat 500e Great

• Attractive Exterior Styling
• A Functional, Yet Stylish Interior

16:10 - What is Not So Great About The Fiat 500e?

• Limited Range
• Limited Comfort
• Limited Cargo Space
• Limited Charging Options
• Limited Availability Nationwide

18:50 – What Should You Expect To Pay for a Fiat 500e?

• $9,000 or less - You can find good cars in this price range, but it will take time and effort
• $9,000-$12,000 - Many options in this range, with more availability on the West Coast
• $14,000-$16,000 - for final 2-years of production with very low-miles (10K-15K) and a back-up camera

21:30 - Close

With used Fiat 500e from 2013-2019, you can go electric for very little cost with little or no range anxiety - as long as you use it as your second car for short trips and city driving (keep the SUV for the weekends)