“It's fun to drive. Range is better than I expected. Seats could have been designed better. They're uncomfortable and adjustments are limited.”
2015 FIAT 500e: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2015 FIAT 500e is mostly a carryover, with one useful interior update: a redesigned center console with two front cupholders and a separate charging-only USB port. Its motor, battery, charging capability, range-related hardware, and safety equipment remain unchanged.
About the 2015 FIAT 500e
1st US-market 500e generation (2013-2019), third model year.
FIAT marketed the 500e as the electric city car for shoppers who wanted style and personality, not just efficiency. The brand’s message centered on zero-emissions driving without giving up fun, quick responses, or the playful look of the regular 500. Its core use case was daily commuting and urban errands, where its small footprint, brisk electric torque, easy parking, and relatively quick Level 2 charging made it feel more cheerful and less appliance-like than many early EV rivals.
FIAT positioned the 2015 500e as a lively, design-focused commuter rather than a stripped-down electric car. Its single trim pairs a 111-hp electric motor and 24-kWh battery with heated front seats, automatic climate control, a 7-inch digital driver display, premium audio, and rear parking sensors.
What changed, by category
Tech
FIAT redesigned the center console, replacing the three front cupholders with two and adding a separate USB port intended only for device charging.
2015 FIAT 500e specs and features by trim
| Feature | |
|---|---|
| Engine | Electric Motor |
| Transmission | Single-Speed Fixed Gear |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Electric |
| Horsepower | 111 hp |
| Torque | 147 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 7 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 27.6 in |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Electric Range | 87 |
| MPGe Combined | 116 |
| Alarm System | |
| Alloy Wheels | |
| Fog Lights | |
| Power Moonroof | |
| Rear Spoiler | |
| Navigation System | |
| Premium Audio | |
| Smartphone Interface | |
| Heated Front Seats | |
| Tilt Wheel | |
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2015 FIAT 500e compared with the 2014 model?
The main change is a redesigned center console. It has two front cupholders instead of three and adds a separate charging-only USB port; the rest of the car largely carries over.
Did the 2015 FIAT 500e get a different battery or electric motor?
No. The 2015 model retains the 111-hp electric motor, 24-kWh battery, single-speed drive, and existing charging capability.
Does the 2015 FIAT 500e have a USB port?
Yes. The revised center console adds a separate USB port for charging a device, but that port does not provide a multimedia connection.
Is the 2015 FIAT 500e meaningfully different from the 2014 model?
No, not in most respects. Its main advantage over the 2014 model is the revised center console and charging-only USB port; the electric powertrain, charging hardware, and major safety equipment are unchanged.
What notable equipment comes on the 2015 FIAT 500e?
The 2015 FIAT 500e has heated front seats, automatic climate control, a 7-inch digital driver display, a six-speaker premium audio system, and rear parking sensors. FIAT sold it as one well-equipped trim.
2015 FIAT 500e Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2015 FIAT 500e.
4.3
2015 FIAT 500e
(140 reviews)
“I really love my Fiat 500e. It's even better than expected. It has a smooth ride, excellent control and very comfortable interiors. I mostly love that I never have to visit a gas station again, and that it plugs into my house that is solar powered.”
“I own a Fiat 500E, and I have serious concerns with the miles per charge. Although I always charge the vehicle to 100% (which I was told would be 120 miles), the car charges to read only about 95 miles at a full charge of100%, and I am able to drive only about 40 miles on that charge. This is not adequate for my needs.”