The beloved Italian city car is preparing for a new chapter: the transformation from electric to hybrid. New 500 ready to face the challenges of the future
An epochal change that marks the evolution of a model that has won the hearts of millions of motorists. But what will this innovation mean? The experts reveal the details and explain how Fiat 500 will retain its timeless charm.
The choice of Fiat to equip the with one hybrid engine represents a response to the constantly evolving needs of the automotive market. L‘hybridin fact, combines the advantages of electric motorin terms of reduced consumption and zero emissionswith practicality andautonomy guaranteed by a petrol engine.
Despite the transformation from electric to hybridthe Fiat 500 it will not lose its timeless charm. The iconic designthe easy handling and lively character will continue to distinguish this great little car, which is preparing to conquer the hearts of a new generation of drivers.
The new Fiat 500 hybrid it should be based on the platform already used for the electric versionwith the addition of a 1.0 liter Firefly three-cylinder petrol engine. The electric motor, however, should be the same as from 118 HP which equips the 500 electric, guaranteeing brilliant performance andautonomy in electric-only mode by approx 50km.
Advantages of the hybrid Fiat 500
European regulations regarding CO2 emissions are becoming more and more stringent, and the hybrid allows you to fall within the established limits without penalizing performance olautonomy of the car. In addition to the lower environmental impact, i hybrid engines they are generally less expensive to maintain respect to traditional petrol engines. Furthermore, the economic advantage of this solution is offered in many countries buying a hybrid car allow access to government incentives which significantly reduce the purchase price.
There Fiat 500 hybrid should be officially presented by the end of 2024 and put on sale during 2025. The price it should be slightly higher to that of the electric-only version, but still competitive compared to competitors in the segment.
The hybrid, however, represents an interesting compromise between costs and benefits. The main advantages of the hybrid Fiat 500 obviously include i lower fuel consumption And lower emissions. The combination of the electric motor with the petrol one, in fact, allows for a significant reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, making the 500 hybrid a more ecological choice. Thanks to the presence of the petrol engine, even theoverall autonomy of the car increases considerably compared to the electric-only version.
