GasBuddy Blog

GasBuddy News Article

votes

Fiat enters electric vehicle market with 2013 Fiat 500e

GasBuddy Blog -- Earlier this week at the LA Auto Show, Fiat (and its corporate owner, Chrysler) unveiled an attention grabbing, all-electric Fiat 500e, and two other Fiats a 5-seater 500L and and an Abarth convertible.

While Chrysler is a latecomer to EVs and hybrids, the 500e it unveiled is intended to compete well in California, which reportedly accounts for 32% of all-new electric vehicle sales and 24.7% of all hybrids sold in the U.S.

The 500e will come with an electric orange exterior with a white and orange interior.

In an interview with Brent Snavely of the Detroit Free Press, Tim Kuniskis, head of Fiat Brand North America, said he expects the 2013 Fiat 500e to reach beyond the typical set of environmentally conscious...

Read the Full Article

Submitted Dec 01, 2012 By: PD

Back To News

Category: GasBuddy Official Blog > Topics	Add to favorite topics Post New Topic

Author	Topic: Fiat enters electric vehicle market with 2013 Fiat 500e	Post a Reply Back to Topics

REPLIES (newest first)Ignore Short Messages

First

Next Last

hogrider12 Rookie Author Phoenix Posts:10 Points:470 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Dec 9, 2012 1:51:55 PM Ignore hogrider12 Report Abuse love to have one
Ray_10589 Champion Author New York Posts:4,931 Points:1,180,060 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Dec 7, 2012 12:59:38 AM Ignore Ray_10589 Report Abuse not 4 me
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,590 Points:1,606,595 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 6, 2012 5:52:59 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse if it can be recharged via solar, I'm all for it :) sign me up!
skidsteer85xt Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,595 Points:184,100 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 3:47:52 PM Ignore skidsteer85xt Report Abuse wish i had one
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,590 Points:1,606,595 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 5:43:21 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse I used to drive a Fiat Uno. Was a very nice little car that was fast and got around 40 mpg under most driving conditions (many years ago already).
garywa01 Sophomore Author Alberta Posts:130 Points:377,565 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 12:29:32 PM Ignore garywa01 Report Abuse to more, the merrier
gravityhurts Champion Author North Carolina Posts:4,078 Points:934,580 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 7:47:39 AM Ignore gravityhurts Report Abuse Go FIAT!
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,590 Points:1,606,595 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 5:50:24 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse depends on how long tha batteries go on one charge and if these vehicles can be recharged via cable or via solar.
ultrarnnr Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:1,574 Points:530,110 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 3:11:50 PM Ignore ultrarnnr Report Abuse ok
porotito Champion Author Houston Posts:2,140 Points:577,735 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 2:42:08 PM Ignore porotito Report Abuse Andiamo presto!
GryphonX Champion Author Nevada Posts:6,095 Points:1,585,525 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 2:40:59 PM Ignore GryphonX Report Abuse I don't think the infrastructure is ready yet for the electric bandwagon ...
Tralp All-Star Author North Carolina Posts:792 Points:187,770 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 2:29:37 PM Ignore Tralp Report Abuse No thanks, have to far to travel for electric only
TRAIN RIDER Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:9,067 Points:2,754,895 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 2:27:32 PM Ignore TRAIN RIDER Report Abuse Can we read something new. This is the third I have seen this.
mfeldstein Champion Author Ottawa Posts:8,161 Points:1,928,430 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 2:27:31 PM Ignore mfeldstein Report Abuse It's hydrogen fuel cells, stupid!
myambro Champion Author Sacramento Posts:3,194 Points:1,050,125 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 2:25:43 PM Ignore myambro Report Abuse How long is the break even point? I'd rather have a CNG or bio-diesel minivan with 300 hp.
stpetebp Champion Author Tampa Posts:6,206 Points:1,729,655 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 2:23:46 PM Ignore stpetebp Report Abuse Buy AMERICAN!!
LAMPY54 All-Star Author New York Posts:710 Points:1,902,925 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 2:15:23 PM Ignore LAMPY54 Report Abuse I wouldn't buy if it was gas
Lilybird1212 Veteran Author Idaho Posts:397 Points:67,815 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 2:12:19 PM Ignore Lilybird1212 Report Abuse Okay
thuathienhue Champion Author Michigan Posts:3,438 Points:630,540 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 2:11:45 PM Ignore thuathienhue Report Abuse not for us
vrossi46 Champion Author San Jose Posts:2,657 Points:801,895 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 2:10:46 PM Ignore vrossi46 Report Abuse no thanks
Hugo40 Champion Author Kentucky Posts:7,614 Points:1,615,055 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 2:06:43 PM Ignore Hugo40 Report Abuse Old news from the weekend.
CAD69 Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:3,186 Points:842,240 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 1:58:22 PM Ignore CAD69 Report Abuse How about a CGN version?
DrLyon Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,640 Points:1,209,180 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 1:57:11 PM Ignore DrLyon Report Abuse Go Fiat...
diegotoad Champion Author Maryland Posts:3,392 Points:812,400 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 1:56:53 PM Ignore diegotoad Report Abuse OK
Tiernan2012 Champion Author Sacramento Posts:1,078 Points:173,175 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 1:52:58 PM Ignore Tiernan2012 Report Abuse The more I look at the picture (after clicking on the link), the uglier it looks...
IMLURCH Champion Author Minnesota Posts:2,169 Points:1,100,255 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 1:52:40 PM Ignore IMLURCH Report Abuse Old Story
ace12012 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,655 Points:322,885 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 1:51:51 PM Ignore ace12012 Report Abuse read it before.
wdcutter All-Star Author Lansing Posts:633 Points:54,200 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 1:48:56 PM Ignore wdcutter Report Abuse There are so many blends of gasoline that space for storage is becoming scarse. Go back to basics and stop bluring industry>
Alanj44 Rookie Author Birmingham Posts:96 Points:137,820 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 1:44:44 PM Ignore Alanj44 Report Abuse I would love a small car for scooting around the neighborhood.
bigLtowing Champion Author Columbus Posts:2,824 Points:589,640 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 1:44:28 PM Ignore bigLtowing Report Abuse old news but still interesting
Lakeficsh Sophomore Author Seattle Posts:140 Points:22,205 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 1:44:20 PM Ignore Lakeficsh Report Abuse mmmmmmmm.........
firechief Champion Author New York Posts:3,431 Points:2,064,200 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 1:40:34 PM Ignore firechief Report Abuse interesting
Bigbab Sophomore Author Maine Posts:166 Points:469,935 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 1:40:18 PM Ignore Bigbab Report Abuse Cool
movietracker All-Star Author Pennsylvania Posts:695 Points:162,390 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 1:40:10 PM Ignore movietracker Report Abuse Old news
SUV2009 Champion Author Orlando Posts:4,403 Points:1,140,290 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 1:36:12 PM Ignore SUV2009 Report Abuse okay
jayka Rookie Author Kentucky Posts:84 Points:1,279,630 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 1:36:06 PM Ignore jayka Report Abuse EV would not work for my kind of driving.
GGAlbo Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,242 Points:1,882,580 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 1:31:35 PM Ignore GGAlbo Report Abuse Do not care for Fiat!
CheckitoutGuy Champion Author San Diego Posts:1,311 Points:769,590 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 1:24:41 PM Ignore CheckitoutGuy Report Abuse Cute but not sure if I want to drive one yet
MadTraveler Champion Author Idaho Posts:2,082 Points:572,100 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 1:24:21 PM Ignore MadTraveler Report Abuse old
SUPERQUACK Champion Author Sacramento Posts:6,106 Points:1,908,580 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 1:24:04 PM Ignore SUPERQUACK Report Abuse FIX IT AGAIN, TONEY
me2too4c Sophomore Author New York Posts:245 Points:236,235 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 1:22:27 PM Ignore me2too4c Report Abuse yeah ok
vernsimpson All-Star Author Twin Cities Posts:997 Points:256,855 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 1:21:27 PM Ignore vernsimpson Report Abuse Nothing but a enclosed golf cart.
Rajah Champion Author Illinois Posts:7,558 Points:2,304,020 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 1:18:46 PM Ignore Rajah Report Abuse This will work for a few people, but not for most due to the limited range.
gasoutherneagle Champion Author Georgia Posts:2,249 Points:737,410 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 1:16:01 PM Ignore gasoutherneagle Report Abuse Ok!
Jeepergeo Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:1,380 Points:584,680 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 1:15:14 PM Ignore Jeepergeo Report Abuse When I hear "Fiat", I think "Junk". They have a long, upfill battle to credibility.
Gramps001 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:5,848 Points:1,364,135 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 1:13:11 PM Ignore Gramps001 Report Abuse I don't think so.
parsec All-Star Author Toronto Posts:797 Points:124,295 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 1:07:43 PM Ignore parsec Report Abuse What is the cost of electricity for the charge?
nehemiah Champion Author Portland Posts:4,746 Points:927,590 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 1:05:19 PM Ignore nehemiah Report Abuse It's good to have an option
2granny Champion Author Michigan Posts:9,560 Points:1,463,330 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 12:58:55 PM Ignore 2granny Report Abuse No Chrysler or EV,S for me.
MightyDude Champion Author Minnesota Posts:10,335 Points:2,645,820 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 12:56:27 PM Ignore MightyDude Report Abuse no thanks