Used Fiat 500 Electric 2021-present reliability
Category: Small Electric
The all-electric 500 is great fun to drive and has a reasonable range. Used prices are tempting, too.
What should I look for in a used Fiat 500 hatchback?
When viewing a used car, always follow our used car buying checklist.
It's early days for this version of the 500, but you should always check for any bodywork damage; a car that has to earn its keep in the cut and thrust of traffic may have had one or two bumps in its life, so look for any scrapes to bumpers, or poor accident repair to body panels. If the work hasn’t been carried out to Fiat’s workshop standards, then this could lead to future rust problems.
The electric Fiat 500 achieved an overall four-star safety rating when it was tested by Euro NCAP in 2021. All Fiat 500s come with lane-keeping assistance, traffic-sign recognition and automatic emergency braking (AEB). Blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control are standard only on range-topping La Prima trim, but are at least optional on the other, cheaper versions.
What are the most common problems with a used Fiat 500 hatchback?
So far, there have been no recalls issued for the all-electric 500.
Click here for more information. Contact your local Fiat dealer if you believe your vehicle is involved in a recall.
Is a used Fiat 500 hatchback reliable?
The 500 Electric didn't feature in our 2023 What Car? Reliability Survey, but Fiat as a car brand finished in mid-table: 15th place out of 32 manufacturers in our most recent reliability survey, putting it above Ford and VW but below Mini and Toyota.
Used Fiat 500 Electric: owners' reliability data
Owners we've spoken to have generally been satisfied with their Fiat 500 Electrics, even if some experienced software glitches.
