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2018 FIAT 500e: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The most important change for the 2018 FIAT 500e is a newly standard rearview camera. Otherwise, this is a light equipment update with no redesign or major powertrain, styling, or technology changes.
About the 2018 FIAT 500e
1st US-market 500e generation (2013-2019), sixth model year with a small equipment update.
FIAT positions the 500e as a stylish, city-sized electric car that puts personality and quick response ahead of long-distance range. The pitch is simple: zero-emissions driving wrapped in classic FIAT 500 design, easy parking, and a playful feel in traffic. Versus larger EVs, its advantage is not space or range but compact size, distinctive Italian styling, and a more fun, nimble character for urban commuting.
The 2018 500e is a single-trim electric city car with quick accelerator response and a well-equipped cabin. Its 83-kW electric motor and 24-kWh battery are joined by a 5-inch touchscreen with navigation, a 7-inch digital driver display, heated front seats, and an Alpine audio system.
What changed, by category
Safety
A rearview camera becomes standard equipment. Rear parking sensors and the other core safety hardware carry over.
2018 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 | 112 |
| Alarm System | |
| Park Assist | |
| Rear View Camera | |
| Alloy Wheels | |
| Fog Lights | |
| Power Moonroof | |
| Rear Spoiler | |
| Navigation System | |
| Premium Audio | |
| USB Ports | |
| Heated Front Seats | |
| Tilt Wheel | |
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2018 FIAT 500e compared with the 2017 model?
The 2018 FIAT 500e adds a rearview camera as standard equipment. Its electric powertrain, exterior design, and main cabin technology otherwise carry over.
Was the 2018 FIAT 500e redesigned?
No, the 2018 FIAT 500e was not redesigned. It remains part of the original US-market generation and receives only a small equipment update.
Does the 2018 FIAT 500e have a rearview camera?
Yes, the 2018 FIAT 500e has a rearview camera as standard equipment. It also retains rear parking sensors.
Did the 2018 FIAT 500e get a new battery or motor?
No, the 2018 FIAT 500e keeps the same 83-kW electric motor, 24-kWh battery, and single-speed transmission used for 2017.
Is the 2018 FIAT 500e meaningfully different from the 2017 model?
No, the two model years are largely alike. The main practical update for 2018 is its standard rearview camera; the powertrain, styling, and major cabin features remain essentially unchanged.
2018 FIAT 500e Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2018 FIAT 500e.
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