Car 2013

2013 Fiat 500e

Fiat 500e. The Italian firm extends the range of the Cinquecento to launch in Los Angeles Auto Show electric version of the compact Italian.

The Fiat 500e seeks to add to market electric vehicles new features, combining Italian design with great performance and autonomy, and a technology applied to batteries that guarantees performance in any kind of weather.

The power plant based on an electric battery capable of developing 83 kW (111 HP) and be recharged in less than four hours. It also offers a range of 116 mpg in city and 100 mpg on the road.

Interior

To accommodate the EV drive Fiat technicians designed a new chassis and suspension modified to improve grip and braking ability. As for his body, which was sculpted in the wind tunnel, he made eight changes that improved their autonomy down force giving extra 5 miles.

Inside are a design that combines vintage and futuristic features which in turn related systems incorporating electric propulsion. The board found a seven-inch screen with information about the vehicle and a TomTom satellite navigation system. Excels combining tones present in the cockpit, which combines black and white with electric orange.

Excels special application for smartphone that allows the vehicle owner to access the 500e load levels, knowing the energy use and locate the nearest charging stations.
The launch of the 2013 Fiat 500e  is scheduled for the second quarter of next year.