While the Fiat lineup is fully electrified in Europe, it currently only includes a single pure EV offering – the 500e – as all the other models are hybrids. However, this anomaly is about to change as the Italian brand has confirmed the launch of two all-new EVs in the second half of 2023.
The announcement was included in Stellantis‘ presentation of the full-year financial results for 2022. While the presentation didn’t provide any details about the bodystyle of the EVs, earlier comments made by Fiat CEO Olivier François, as well as various reports from European media, offer more information about the upcoming launches.
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Last year, the Fiat CEO confirmed four EV additions by 2027, including a supermini and three crossovers. The former will be a successor to the Fiat Punto and is one of the two launches that are expected in 2023. The yet-unnamed model will slot above the 500e in the Fiat range and share its underpinnings with the already available Peugeot 208 and Opel Corsa siblings, as well as with the next-gen Citroen C3 and the upcoming Lancia Ypsilon. As with the aforementioned models, Fiat will reportedly offer both electric and mild-hybrid powertrain options for its new small hatchback.
The second EV launch that is expected for 2023 is the long-rumored Fiat 600. This high-riding model will compete in the hugely popular B-SUV segment, combining a compact footrpint with more practicality than conventional hatchbacks. The Fiat 600 is expected to be closely related to the Jeep Avenger and will be produced in the same factory in Tychy, Poland, again offered in ICE-powered and EV forms. Note that this is a different model from the next-gen Fiat 500X which is rumored to grow in size.
Fiat will bring the fully electric 500e to North America in the first quarter of 2024, four years after its original debut in Europe. The urban EV is offered in hatchback, cabriolet, and 2+1 bodystyle flavors, while last year the Abarth 500e joined them as the performance-focused variant and the first fully electric hot hatch from the scorpion brand.
