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500e Icon 42kWh

Electric car · M1 · Updated 2026-08

Iconic Italian city car reimagined electric — perfect for Dublin city living with retro charm.

Fiat 500e Icon 42kWh — electric car Ireland 2026
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€26,956 After SEAI grant
320km WLTP ~250km real-world
320WLTP range km42kWh battery
250Real range kmIrish conditions est.
85Max DC kWFast charging
9.0s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€26,956Net priceAfter grants
€120Motor tax/yrLowest BEV band

⚙️ Technical specifications

Battery capacity42 kWh
WLTP range320 km
Real-world range (Ireland)~250 km
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)9.0s
Top speed150 km/h
Torque220 Nm
DrivetrainFWD
Max DC charge rate85 kW
Max AC charge rate11 kW
ConnectorsCCS · Type 2
Boot capacity185 L
Seats4
Dimensions
Length3,631 mm
Width1,683 mm
Height1,527 mm
Battery warranty8 years / 150,000 km
CO₂ emissions0 g/km
🏁 WLTP range320km
🇮🇪 Real-world (Irish)~250km

Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.

Fiat highlights

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Iconic Italian design
500e's classic-modern design — one of Europe's most distinctive EVs
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Urban specialist
500e optimised for city driving — compact size, easy parking
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Stellantis Group
Shared e-CMP platform with Peugeot, Citroën and Jeep EVs

💰 Irish pricing & incentives

List price (inc. 23% VAT)€30,456
SEAI Private Car Grant− €3,500
Net price after grants€26,956

ℹ️ This list price already reflects Ireland's VRT relief for zero-emission vehicles (up to €2,132 depending on OMSP) — it is not an additional deduction on top of the SEAI grant above.

💡 Savings of €3,500 shown above via the SEAI Private Car Grant. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.

SEAI Private Car Grant €3,500 VRT relief €2,132 Motor tax €120/yr Home charger grant €300 BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
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
💡 Cost comparison: At an Electric Ireland night rate of €0.24/kWh, 15,000km of driving in the 500e costs approximately €473 in electricity — compared with ~€2,700 in petrol for an equivalent car.

🚘 500e — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026

All prices are guide prices. Private buyer prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500). List prices already reflect Ireland's VRT relief for zero-emission vehicles. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.

Model / Trim Battery & Range Price After Grants
500e Icon 42kWh
Entry
42kWh · 320km €30,456€26,956
500e La Prima 42kWh
Most Popular
42kWh · 320km €33,128€29,628
500e (RED) 42kWh
Top Spec
42kWh · 320km €33,668€30,168

Prices include 23% VAT and already reflect Ireland's VRT relief for zero-emission vehicles. Net prices shown after the SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500 where list price is €50,000 or less) only. Business buyers: SEAI car grant not available. Always verify at seai.ie.

🇮🇪 500e on Irish routes

Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).

🛣️ Dublin → Cork 260km · M8
⚡ Charge stop recommended
🛤️ Dublin → Galway 220km · M6
✅ Single charge — 30km remaining
🏝️ Dublin → Kerry 310km · M7/N21
⚡ Charge stop recommended
🌊 Dublin → Donegal 260km · N2/N14
⚡ Charge stop recommended
🔄 Cork → Dublin (return) 520km · Round trip
⚡ One rapid charge stop needed
🏠 Daily commute (avg) 50km · /day
✅ 5+ days between home charges

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 grant)✅ €3,500 grant
Company car / BIK saving✅ BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
AWD / off-road capability⚠️ FWD/RWD only
💡 Best for: Urban style icon.

⚡ 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
🔌 Irish networks: Compatible with ESB ecars, Ionity, EZO, Circle K and Applegreen via CCS. The 500e supports up to 85kW DC; the 600e and Grande Panda reach 100kW DC.

Fiat's My Fiat app provides access to public charging and home charging management. At a 50kW ESB ecars station, the 500e charges 10–80% in approximately 35 minutes; the 600e in around 30 minutes.

📐 Dimensions & practicality

Length3,631 mm
Width1,683 mm
Height1,527 mm
Boot capacity185 L
TowingNot rated
Seats4
Battery warranty8 years / 150,000 km
🔋 Battery warranty: 8 years / 150,000 km. Manufacturer covers against capacity loss below 70%.

❓ Frequently asked questions — Fiat 500e Icon 42kWh

The Fiat 500e Icon 42kWh has an Irish list price of €30,456 (including 23% VAT and reflecting Ireland's VRT relief for zero-emission vehicles). After the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500, the net cost is approximately €26,956. The range starts from €30,456 list price. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer and verify grant eligibility at seai.ie.
The Fiat 500e Icon 42kWh has a WLTP official range of 320km. In real-world Irish conditions — motorway speeds, Irish temperatures and typical mixed urban/rural driving — expect approximately 250km per charge. This suits daily commuting and suburban driving comfortably.
Yes. The Fiat 500e Icon 42kWh qualifies for the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500. New M1 BEV, list price €14k–€50k (cap reduced from €60k on 31 July 2026). Apply via seai.ie after purchase. Ireland's VRT relief for zero-emission vehicles (up to €2,132 depending on OMSP) is also already reflected in the list price above. Verify current eligibility at seai.ie.
Yes. Company car drivers benefit from the BIK (Benefit in Kind) OMV deduction of €20,000 in 2026, significantly reducing taxable BIK on EVs. Combined with zero motor tax (€120/yr) and lower fuel costs versus petrol, the Fiat 500e Icon 42kWh is one of the most tax-efficient company cars in Ireland. The SEAI grant of €3,500 also applies for private buyers.
At 15,000km per year: home charging at a €0.24/kWh night rate costs approximately €473. Public charging at €0.49/kWh costs approximately €965. Add €120 motor tax. Compare to approximately €2,700 in petrol for an equivalent combustion car.
Yes. The Fiat 500e qualifies for the SEAI €3,500 Private Car Grant (list price €50,000 or under). VRT relief of up to €5,000 may also apply depending on OMSP. The SEAI Home Charger Grant (€300) applies to eligible wallbox installations.
The Fiat 500e Icon 42kWh supports up to 85kW DC and 11kW AC charging. At a 7.4kW home wallbox, a full charge takes approximately 6 hours. At a 50kW ESB ecars rapid charger, 10–80% takes around 35 minutes. At the maximum 85kW DC rate, 10–80% takes approximately 21 minutes.
The Fiat 500e Icon 42kWh uses CCS (DC fast charging) and Type 2 (AC), compatible with all major Irish networks including ESB ecars, Ionity, EZO, Circle K and Applegreen.
Motor tax for the Fiat 500e Icon 42kWh is €120 per year — the lowest available band in Ireland (A1, 0g/km CO₂). All battery electric vehicles registered as private cars qualify for this rate, compared to €280–€700+/year for an equivalent petrol or diesel car.

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A 4kWp home solar system generates approximately 3,400–3,800 kWh/year in Ireland. Without a home battery, typically only around 20–30% of that can be diverted to EV charging via a smart charger like myenergi Zappi — the rest covers household use or exports to the grid. That's roughly 5181–8686km of free driving a year in the 500e, more if you're often home during daylight hours.

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🌡️ SEAI grants: combine EV + heat pump + solar for up to €14,600

The SEAI EV Home Charger grant (€300) can be applied alongside a Heat Pump grant (up to €12,500) and Solar PV grant (€1,800) — all in a single application. Switching your home heating to a heat pump while installing an EV charger and solar is the highest-savings combination available to Irish homeowners in 2026.

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