500e 42kWh
Iconic Italian city car reimagined electric — perfect for Dublin city living with retro charm.
⚙️ Technical specifications
| Battery capacity | 42 kWh |
| WLTP range | 320 km |
| Real-world range (Ireland) | ~250 km |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 9.0s |
| Top speed | 150 km/h |
| Torque | 220 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Max DC charge rate | 85 kW |
| Max AC charge rate | 11 kW |
| Connectors | CCS · Type 2 |
| Boot capacity | 185 L |
| Seats | 4 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 3,631 mm |
| Width | 1,683 mm |
| Height | 1,527 mm |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 150,000 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.
Fiat highlights
💰 Irish pricing & incentives
💡 Total savings of €5,844. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.
| Estimated annual running costs (15,000km) | |
| Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh) | ~€473 |
| Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg) | ~€965 |
| Motor tax | €120/yr |
| Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L) | ~€2,227/yr |
🚘 500e — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026
All prices are guide prices. Private buyer prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500) and VRT relief (€2,344). Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.
| Model / Trim | Battery & Range | Price After Grants |
|---|---|---|
| 500e 23.8kWh (city) City |
24kWh · 180km | €27,990€22,531 |
| 500e 42kWh Action | 42kWh · 320km | €31,990€26,251 |
| 500e 42kWh Icon Most Popular |
42kWh · 320km | €33,490€27,646 |
| 500e 42kWh La Prima Top Spec |
42kWh · 320km | €36,990€30,901 |
Prices include 23% VAT. Net prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500 where list price < €65,000) and VRT relief (capped at actual VRT due — 7% of OMSP, max €5,000 up to €40k, max €2,500 up to €50k, nil above €50k). Business buyers: SEAI car grant not available — VRT relief only. Always verify at seai.ie.
🇮🇪 500e on Irish routes
Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).
Based on ~250km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.
👥 Is the 500e right for you?
| First-time EV buyer | ✅ Good starter EV |
| Family with children | ⚠️ Check seating |
| Daily commuter (<100km) | ✅ Perfect |
| Intercity driving | ⚠️ Charge stop likely |
| Towing (trailer/caravan) | ❌ Not rated for towing |
| Private buyer (SEAI + VRT) | ✅ €5,844 total grants |
| Company car / BIK saving | ✅ BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026) |
| AWD / off-road capability | ⚠️ FWD/RWD only |
⚡ Charging guide
| 🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%) | ~6h |
| 🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%) | ~4h |
| ⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%) | ~35min |
| 🚀 85kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%) | ~21min |
| Connectors (DC) | CCS |
| Connectors (AC) | Type 2 |
Fiat's My Fiat app provides access to public charging and home charging management via Free2Move. At a 50kW ESB ecars station, the 500e charges 10–80% in approximately 35 minutes; the 600e in around 30 minutes.
📐 Dimensions & practicality
| Length | 3,631 mm |
| Width | 1,683 mm |
| Height | 1,527 mm |
| Boot capacity | 185 L |
| Towing | Not rated |
| Seats | 4 |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 150,000 km |
❓ Frequently asked questions — Fiat 500e 42kWh
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