Regular viewers will know that, as much as I love this car, we do have to sell it to make way for the IONIQ 5. Fancy it? Here it is (still with the new car smell!) www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108226521238
@scara17012 жыл бұрын
Do you miss this one Andrew? :)
@karelnoe24192 жыл бұрын
I own one, and I love it, both for city and high roads I did a 433 km ride and only 1 stop for a near full charge which isn't bad at all. The Zoe biggest drawback for me, is the recharge time is too long, Honda E lack of range. My choice was easily made. Not even talking about the looks, the FIAT got personality in abundance, the others not
@MrEV2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@maxgreece12 жыл бұрын
Great video. I was looking for a real world in depth analysis. Very tempted to get this as my next company car. We really don’t need anything bigger. Makes a nice change from enormous SUV’s and should be perfect for Athens (where I live). Well done again and thanks.
@0utenab0ut2 жыл бұрын
Hi Tim, thanks for picking me up at the station to collect the Fiat the other day. Just to let you know that I got back to Portsmouth without having to charge and achieved 5.8mi/kWh and still had 37% charge with a 66 mile range after driving 135.3 miles. Not bad eh?
@MrEV2 жыл бұрын
That’s amazing! I told you it’s good! Lovely to meet you. (So many people call me Tim - it’s Andrew actually, but I must look like a Tim!)
@karelnoe24192 жыл бұрын
That’s amazing,, I never got that far but I only drove during winter time, looks promising for next summer …..
@tpv59 Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU. Here in OZ (Australia) the La Prima 500 EV is $57,800 (AUD) drive away. ONLY EV model sold here. The Wall Box is EXTRA at $2500 installed. (AUD) The 240 volt charger is EXTRA and the dealer charges $500 !!! (AUD) The 1.2 litre 4 cylinder 500 Dolcevita is $30,000. I was/am HIGHLY IMPRESSED with the EV. VERY $$$$$$ though. Undecided.
@Jano19982 жыл бұрын
The one with the slower charging is the Action or Passion. The icon is the second best one 😉 Other than that awesome video! I am especially very happy that you showed the back 12 Volt socket because rumor has it that in the 2022 model that got removed alongside the close button on the passenger door. Since my mom and I are picking ours up on the 15th I will check those instantly.
@rtfazeberdee35193 жыл бұрын
A great 2 person city/local use car. Great review.
@Luuk_M2 жыл бұрын
29:15 based on the continental Europe specs, the mentioned price of £1250 for the electricly operated sunroof is for trim levels *below* the La Prima. The La Prima has the fixed sunroof as standard, and the ability to open it as an optional extra. In continental Europe this option is €600, where for the lower spec versions the surcharge for a fixed or retractable sunroof is €600 respectively €1100.
@tombache3426Ай бұрын
The rear parcel shelf is simply a sunshade/security cover, not meant to support anything.
@DeLorean410 ай бұрын
2:52 The reason they designed the rear seat belt buckles that way in the 500e is because on the ICE car, they'd stick out, and whenever you'd put the seat down, the buckles would rub against the leather, wearing it out and/or turning it black like the plastic. 10:20 I can confirm that on a LHD ICE 500 that the mirror is on the passenger side only as well. I believe they don't expect the driver to be putting on make up. I guess someone could buy a driver's sunvisor for a vehicle with "other"-hand-drive to fix the problem.
@blobstrom3 жыл бұрын
Great review.. One small point, am i only the only person who keeps their keyless entry fob in their pocket. That pebble is perfectly designed to go in a pocket..
@MrEV3 жыл бұрын
Usually I have it attached to my keys - I just took it off for the video. But yes, the pebble is perfect in the pocket. They actually supply a sort of chain to put it round your neck too. Not sure who would do that - it’s a car key, not a fashion item!
@AlexandruDanNemes19896 ай бұрын
My wife owns a pink la prima. What i dont like about it is: 1. The range. I keep seeing these 320km ranges when at 100%. But ours only showa 260km. I dont know what's up with that, but its really frustrating. It's been like that from the beginning, so i dont think it has to do with the style of driving. 2. Energy efficiency when using AC. We live in central Europe. So we o ly have maybe a month or so of weather that allows you to drive without AC/heating. And when you do use it, it really impacts the range. It apparently uses 2kw of power no matter on which level you're on. So if you are driving in stand still traffic, you end up using most of your battery to keep yourself warm/cool. It uses about 26-30 kwh/100km, so that means that you're lucky to get 150km of range out of it. I guess this is a perfect car if you live on the country side, somewhere flat (hills also kill the battery), where you also dont need to use AC for most of the year.
@claveh5790 Жыл бұрын
Would I do any harm driving in Sherpa mode most of the time? I'm asking as I'm rural based with little roads and low speed limits that suit me with Sherpa but I'm bothered if this could cause damage if I'm not running low on charge? Any suggestions would be great, thank you. Happy New Year to you and your family. XXX
@MrEV Жыл бұрын
Happy new year to you too! No harm at all using Sherpa all the time, although it’s really not much different to Range mode. It just restricts the power (max 50mph), and heating/cooling temps. If you find yourself struggling with heat/cold, don’t put yourself through it for the sake of saving a couple of miles of range.
@claveh5790 Жыл бұрын
@@MrEV thank you so much.
@jcflippen15523 жыл бұрын
Followed you since the Italian trip. Excellent review and your presentation style is developing really well.
@avidviewer12 жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew, I'm a big fan of your channel and wanted to thank you for your excellent reviews. I'm always very grateful for your comments (thanks so much for avoiding the laddish and jokey 'Fully Charged' style adopted by so many EV reviewers). I'm also a big fan of Mrs EV's hilarious insights! But your reviews of the 500e truly inspired me to seriously consider buying one. So off I went for two test drives (in the La Prima and Icon at separate dealerships). And here's where your attention to detail really paid off for me. I've watched and read many reviews of this car and yours is the *only* one that mentions the lack of left foot space in the driver's footwell (in my opinion a serious fault that's guaranteed to mess up anyone's lumbar health in the long term). Another thing that really surprised me was the lack of height control in the Icon's 'four-way' driver's seat (this also surprised the sales staff). It transpired that 'six-way' adjustment is needed for height control. Based on this, the 500 I owned in 1972 had 'four-way' adjustment and I'm surprised things haven't moved on from there! After the Icon test drive, I wondered if the passenger's seat had 'six-way' adjustment (I didn't think to check at the time but I bet it had). By leaving the car's transition from left hand to right hand drive incomplete, is this Fiat's Brexit sanction on UK drivers - or maybe Fiat was simply bored and couldn't be bothered finishing the job? Many, many thanks for all your reviews, and very best wishes to the magnificent Mrs EV!
@MrEV2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your comment. I’m so glad to have helped. I hope Fiat seriously consider improving the footwell space for RHD in the future. It’s not like we’re an insignificant market!
@frozenthumbs2 жыл бұрын
@@MrEV Andrew may i ask, the left foot rest issue, i too noticed on a test drive. Was it always annoying or did you see past it.
@lochamb12342 жыл бұрын
Going to sign on the dotted line on Friday for my brand new 2022 500c e passion
@friederich662 жыл бұрын
good choice!"
@angeloboltinimusic2 жыл бұрын
How do you like it so far? Looking into the same car :)
@lochamb12342 жыл бұрын
@@angeloboltinimusic I took the car for a test drive and loved it, it's nippy, comfy, responsive etc .... now I have had it for a few months, I would say it is one of the least favourite cars I have owned. I find it a very boring car, I don't know if it is because it is automatic or just smooth, it reminds me of a typical Nissan, reliable but boring. The vast majority love their 500e but I think I'm going to see it.
@friederich662 жыл бұрын
@@angeloboltinimusic well, the truth is, i will have it only in september. but i love it right now because of its styile, it is iconic and in my eyes the prettiest small ev in the world, fiat have combined the historic and the moderne in a perfect way. it ist not the winner in all categories, but in summa it is the best choice. not for a family but rather for singles or couples. it has top connectivity and infotainment. it has a good range and fast charging, so that it can also cover longer distances. it is expensive but worth it. i am kooking forward to september like a child for christmas
@hollyandtheev65193 жыл бұрын
Comprehensive and entertaining review. I’d definitely consider this as a second car or possibly as my main car if I didn’t have a toddler. Looking forward to your first impressions of the IONIQ 5 later this week.
@dirkdiggler62302 жыл бұрын
toddler doesnt fit ?
@SuperDirk1965 Жыл бұрын
The problem with the feet is what left hand car drivers suffered in the Land Rover Defender.
@unconventionalideas56832 жыл бұрын
I wish they would sell this in the United States. Unfortunately, neither this nor the Honda-e are coming Stateside from my understanding. It makes me unhappy to know that only the Mini-e out of all the spunky hatchback EVs are coming to the US. It is rather a bit of a shame, I think.
@m4tty10003 жыл бұрын
The left foot thing actually stopped us from buying one. Was all set to get one until I drove it for a decent test drive. It’s a shame because I think Fiat did a great job
@avidviewer12 жыл бұрын
Me too (and I was so disappointed).
@friederich662 жыл бұрын
what do you mean with "left foot thing"? i couldn´t find anything . has it something to do with you driving on the left side of the road? and that you must therefore enter the car with the left foot first? and what is the probem with that? if it IS a problem: then it´s because you drive on the wrong side.... b.t.w. do you know the medieval knights mounted their horse from the left? because then the sword (on their right) was not in the way. even nowadays we (continental people) enter our cars from the left. and therefore we drive (literally) on the right side 🙂
@thomasegeland18476 ай бұрын
20:14 That was a big point for me. In Norway you pay extra fees for charging fast at home(the fee is for total power use, not just charging EV). So for me I want to keep the charge rate at home at or below 3 kW. A scale of 1 to 5 is a bit stupid of course, but at least there's an option. That's more than there was on my Seat Mii. 20:32 Screen off is for washing your screen ;)
@MrEV6 ай бұрын
That’s really interesting!
@Telcontarnz3 жыл бұрын
Had them1.2l and loved it. Would take that car in preference to the golf we owned at the time. Good luck selling it.
@friederich662 жыл бұрын
and you are mistaken withthe starting procedure as far as i know the fuírst push is activating the boardgrit (is that right? i am not english) which is like te first turn in combustion engines, and the second activates the drive mode. as far as i know you may start it with one LONGER press as well
@henq2 жыл бұрын
Nice review, but I missed: motorway driving (heard some complaints about wind noise in the back at higher speeds), lane assist and especially 'traffic jam assist'.
@friederich662 жыл бұрын
you are right with that "left food thing", which i didn´t understand when i read it for the first time. it is just because you people on the island drive on the "wrong" side ;.) in contnental cars there is room enough or a foot rest, because the left foot is close to the door.
@andrewrussell5482 жыл бұрын
It looks like you always charge to 100%, is there a way to adjust that?
@bondirimski7 ай бұрын
The jingle @ 27’00” is surely the theme from Toast of London
@therealjetlag3 жыл бұрын
The Icon has the same battery as the La Prima. It’s the Action that has the small battery, I think.
@MrEV3 жыл бұрын
Oops! Thanks - I always make at least one error!
@HygienistDentist2 жыл бұрын
I wish they sold this in the states. Easily would buy it
@paulphillips92282 ай бұрын
Quite fancy a 500e, with a few deals locally for pre-reg Icons at below £18k. I could wait for the next wave of city-size electric cars, but I like three door cars and the new Mini is awfully expensive.
@POVDrivingTourАй бұрын
I sold my 2023 Mini EV L3 three months after I bought it in Dec 2023, the 90 miles range was rubbish compared to the Fiat 500e Icon which is smaller but has 199 miles range. Just madness! I'm about to pick up a 2022 Fiat 500e Icon for £11k with 9k mileage. Hate the new Mini EV too, interior quality is on par with a toy car and no speedo in the line of view is a definite no. I'm 6 ft 3 so I hope I don't have any difficulties, I test drove my sisters Fiat 500e Icon and it seemed fine. The smaller windscreen will needs getting used to. I plan to get the Designo bodykit with the bonnet led masks.
@rhyslatham34392 ай бұрын
Did anyone find a way to limit the chargers to 80%?
@Winners24-x8n4 ай бұрын
Can you buy from dealers? Do they make hybrids. These are great cars for seniors. Clueless in the US.
@99adgil2 жыл бұрын
this is the exact spec we bought as our small backup ev to our tesla model 3 currently waiting for both to arrive.
@MrEV2 жыл бұрын
A fantastic choice of cars!
@terrinight50352 жыл бұрын
I have one from 2015 and it's still going strong. I adore this zippy little car!!!
@TheBeggFamily3 жыл бұрын
Can you tell it to stop charging at 90% on Rapid? I can’t on the Zoe.
@MrEV3 жыл бұрын
Good question. No, as far as I can see there’s no way of setting a charging limit on a rapid.
@friederich662 жыл бұрын
no, you can´t but fiat replies that it is not a problem. and doesn´cause an earkly degredation but there are many complaints, and i think that fiat will solve that witin a future update.
@marklola122 жыл бұрын
Yeh that left foot space issue is the same in all Peugeot and PSA group cars like my current ds3 crossback, I have to put my leg to the side and rest it on the floor Infront of the pedal or I would prob get my food stuck, I'm size 10 but trainers etc are wise and don't fit
@morreamanha Жыл бұрын
I wanna get one, the only problem is that I think the design of the old fiat 500 looks 999x better, even the interior 😭
@markovuorinen37 Жыл бұрын
I have a 2022 model, anyone have any idea if the charging ports cover flap has a manual release anywhere? Mine is stuck, and it doesn’t seem to be frozen.
@jasonblair40573 жыл бұрын
Great review looking forward to the Ioniq 5 reviews and impressions.
@MrEV3 жыл бұрын
Me too! I’m rather excited.
@ajs25592 жыл бұрын
A great review. Thank you so much. Considering to switch my 500 'hybrid' for the 500e.
@MrPabsUk Жыл бұрын
The "parcel shelf" is there to stop people looking into your boot, the vanity mirror is traditionally on the passenger side & has been for decades, usually theres just a storage flap on the drivers side. Electric seats are largely pointless, weigh a ton & are a battery drain, so thank God it hasn't got them.
@briangriffiths1142 жыл бұрын
I will be trading in my Twingo GT for a small EV during early 2022 and the Fiat 500 seems perfect because it has similar performance and almost identical dimensions. However, I have no interest in all these gadgets and settings (I do not even own a smartphone) and would settle for the most basic version but with the larger battery, if they made such a car.
@bfvader6 ай бұрын
The updated (42kWh) Fiat 500e is finally coming to North America for the 2024 model year. We're considering it as a companion to my EV6 for my wife to drive as she has a much shorter commute than I do. Curious about your charging comment re: doing well in the summer - does it not have battery pre-conditioning? Did you have a chance to drive it in the winter?
@simplygregsterev5 ай бұрын
Ive ordered one to go along side our Mini Electric
@kayasthmanish2 жыл бұрын
Your review really helped I did order one for 26000 prima it's expensive but nothing as good as this in small cars Thanks would have been nice if can show wall charger
@marklola122 жыл бұрын
I am kinda screwed with my 500e order tbh, I am going to have to rely on public chargers which in Doncaster are not that many, the grant ends April and nearly all charger suppliers and fitters can not fit anymore before so means any more orders now are full price...even the grand did not knock much off though Checked and they are way too expensive £700 going upto over £1000 Literally can not afford one :( god knows what I am going to do now lol
@TheBeggFamily3 жыл бұрын
That’s one thing I miss on the Zoe, dynamic cruise control. I have lane control (where there are lines on inside and out of the lanes).
@spunkymonkie2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andrew, an interesting video. I have just ordered my Fiat 500 Prima, I am excited to get it in April.
@MrEV2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! You'll love it.
@harvardan3 жыл бұрын
The profiterole test! Love it! :D
@marklola122 жыл бұрын
Hey can I ask about the passive entry, I am confused slightly. Someone told me it's not like normal keyless entry but which ever door you are at with the fob it lets you just unlock that one keyless and then and only then can the passenger etc open the other door...is that right? They also said when you walk away the car does not lock and you actually have to press the button on the door?
@jonwetherell52143 жыл бұрын
Charging level ..If you get a charging point that drops out on you then sometimes lowering the charging level will make it happy. Vanity mirror is on passenger visor in LHD model.. Driving style efficiency is on the app under kiri coins..Love my soft top and minor niggles have become endearing foibles..However the boot lid on the soft top dumps rain water into the boot if you open it in wet conditions…very annoying.
@MrEV3 жыл бұрын
Great tips, thanks. I’d not even looked at Kiri coins: it sounded too much like a Nintendo game for me to take it seriously!
@williammykura23423 жыл бұрын
Yes! - rainwater in the boot - my Cabrio does the same, when you open the small bootld the rain water runs straight into the boot! Thought it was a problem with my car and would get the dealer to fix, but maybe it’s standard...
@KMKM2002 Жыл бұрын
Great review!... would a set of golf clubs fit in the car? Also do you have to have the car plugged in on charge for pre-entry climate demist mode,? Cheers
@MrEV Жыл бұрын
With the seats down, I think golf clubs would just about squeeze in there when placed at an angle. As for climate control, it's been a while since I've looked but yes, I believe there is a climate timer both in the car and in the app.
@KMKM2002 Жыл бұрын
@@MrEV thanks Andrew. Do you think the pre-entry would work if car is parked on the street (and not charging/connected to power). So it's just parked on the street unconnected to a charger ? Many thanks
@MrEV Жыл бұрын
@@KMKM2002 The climate control timer will only work when it's plugged-in (which I believe is the case for all EVs?), so you'd have to use the app each time you needed it.
@deltajohnny7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for the response, and there are cars where you can use the app for heating/coolibg the cabin without being connected to the charger, for instance the MG4, which I'm also considering 😉
@tedneanderthal73734 ай бұрын
If FIAT wants to sell this in volume in the USA, it will need a 4-door version.
@MrEV4 ай бұрын
I think the Fiat 600 will be more appropriate for USA.
@HairyCheese9 ай бұрын
how did you find the reverse cameras in the day and at night?
@bitysca462 жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew I have just got a Fiat 500e please can you let me know the name of the App so I can find it on the App Store thank you
@nicholasmartin18852 жыл бұрын
Hi may I know how big your largest luggage is? I am planning to travel with this car and I will be bringing two large 80L suitcases and am just wondering if it will fit the car if seats are folded down. Thank you
@john3Lee2 жыл бұрын
A great review, with superb graphics........ Yes, I agree, this is the cutest EV of them all...
@friederich662 жыл бұрын
in eevery car front we see a face. the VW beetle is a fine exmple: it looks friendly, somehow smiling. it is the same with the 500e: it has a sympathetic face: you like it from the first moment. thism and all the otheer proportions activates the "grooming instinct" in winter you pity your 500e because it imust stay out in the cold. do you know the so called "kindchen-schema"? -> child scheme? that is the reason why we like bumblebees and dislike wasps.it is an instinct deep inside our brains it isthe same with hamsters and rats, even with budgies. it is so strong that it works not only with animals, but even with technical objects like cars. look at the new mini: it looks like a bad tempered toad. the 500e does not appear agressive in any way. it says "love me!"
@arnoldtabor37672 жыл бұрын
I'm debating on leasing one
@SirHackaL0t.3 жыл бұрын
Big question… Did you get the celery?
@MrEV3 жыл бұрын
Of course!
@cbromley5623 жыл бұрын
What state were the profiteroles in when you took them out the glove compartment? Edible?
@MrEV3 жыл бұрын
That terrible-to-recycle plastic kept them nice and safe. Not a dent!
@cbromley5623 жыл бұрын
@@MrEV That damned plastic…bitter sweet. Anyway, thank God they survived! It’s testament to the Fiat’s glovebox engineers.
@luciewilliams59152 жыл бұрын
Such a lovely car! What’s the hill control like? x
@therealjetlag2 жыл бұрын
Excellent.
@neilbrandon3 жыл бұрын
Informative interesting and detailed review, thanks Andrew. You should be on TV… I recall the RHD Fiat 127s had similar leg and foot problems, in fact the passenger could moderate the throttle response if they knew where to press on the carpet just to the right of the wheel arch and below the dash.
@MrEV3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Neil. That’s fascinating about the 127!
@AsoloTV23102 жыл бұрын
Fiat are coming out with new 127.
@Banyan3143 жыл бұрын
Nice review, but we need the practicality so have gone with a Zoe . As you say great external design but too small inside and just too expressive. Looking forward to your Ionic 5 review
@cge3860 Жыл бұрын
Does co driver steer for you?
@vn70572 жыл бұрын
After take a look your review i will consider get one of this , however i hear some rumours said he/she cannot get a insurance for this car Anyone have hear that?
@therealjetlag2 жыл бұрын
No. I have one, insured with LV, with no issues at all.
@Love5002 жыл бұрын
So how does it compare price wise to run electric cost to charge versus petrol?
@friederich662 жыл бұрын
it is not easy to give a good answer. bedause you use different measures first of all it is cheap to run (about 16 kW/100 kw on an average) which makes about. 4.80€ it is tax free for 10 years, cheap to maintain because an electric motor has only one moving part instead of dozens, and practically no addizional parts (comonents?) which are needed for a combustion engine. an electric motor knows no wearing out (?), you can sell your THG (pollution rights) for qbout 250 € /year, the inspection costs are cheaper (think of regularly 100€ for 5 liters oil change), there is no regular emission test, and if it fails, you lose the permission etc etc etc. last but not least: the mileage. the more you drive the bigger is the saving. i can only say: it´s hard to tell. but in the end it is cheaper, in spite of the higher price. and don´t underestimate the fun is gives. i hope i could help you
@deltajohnny7 ай бұрын
The person who made the question did not response, but I thank you for everybody 😉
@dharmacharinipasadanandi71102 жыл бұрын
I am currently having intermittent and frustrating glitches with my NON electric fiat500c (2013 bought new) it was fine til this year, but currently waiting expensive and inconvenient investigations to find out why it keeps alerting me "check transmission" and shutting down while driving... its 550 quid already and fiat can't find the fault.... god knows what an actual ELECTRIC version would be like....
@friederich662 жыл бұрын
much better. a completely new constructed vehicle. and no annoying parts that can fail. only one moving part, not dozens of moving parts inside, nor dozens of parts around the engine. nothing that can cause problems like those that you have. throw it away and buy a 500e. your problems will be over
@friederich66 Жыл бұрын
the "spaghetti holder´s" only job is to hide what´s in the boot. and at least it is stable and not a flabby sheet. the backrests could bnot be made flat because of the batteries beneath.. i the 12V battery has so many Amp-hrs, it won´t deplete "quite quickly" but it could operate the radio or navigation for DAYS. the third door option is not avaiable in the UK because for you leftside drivers it would open into the traffic!!
@uwemuller29443 жыл бұрын
Nice car but bloody impractical, at least in some regards. Form should follow function, not vice versa. And it's too expensive for a small city car.
@jonwetherell52143 жыл бұрын
Book prices are not much different to other EVs with same range.. Lease hire prices are comparable to ICE cars when you take in low running costs.
@MrEV3 жыл бұрын
The Fiat 500 has always been very small yet popular. The price is really the only issue. I think in another couple of years prices will come down and these will fly out the dealer forecourts.
@therealjetlag2 жыл бұрын
Not sure why you think it’s impractical. I can easily get 8 regular bags of shopping in the boot, or 6 of the big square shoppers. which is perfect for our family of 2. I’ve carried a passenger in the backseat behind the passenger seat. Yes, its small, but thats the market it’s aiming for. Not everyone needs an SUV or an estate.
@friederich662 жыл бұрын
as i mentioned in other places: it is designed to be a small car for singles or couples who need no big trunk, can charge at home and do not cover long distances regularly. don´t blame it on the car if it doesn´fit for you!. they did not design it for uwe müller, who btw is not the navel of the universe.
@jeffreycooper84083 жыл бұрын
I wonder if Mrs Till liked, loved or hated the reg number ?
@MrEV3 жыл бұрын
Indifferent!
@marklola122 жыл бұрын
I think I'm getting the FIAT 500 Electric Hatchback 87kW Icon 42kWh The bigger one compared to what I said in previous comment on lease, it seems to have everything I need and still has the big satnav screen too, I'm single so back seat space is not issue unless I have family in back but not often
@MrEV2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! You'll love it.
@marklola122 жыл бұрын
@@MrEV drat, I did not pass the credit thing for the lease...it was because a while ago I ordered a Peugeot 208 GT premium, petrol for a bargain £170 a month, the 208s were recalled so delivery won't happen till April now and I really wanted a EV but because I passed credit check on the 208 it must have put me at the top end of my credit limit...damn Was getting the icon for 220 a month. Looks like I am keeping petrol for another 3 years lol
@marklola122 жыл бұрын
@@MrEV I'm back to having the fiat haha, my 208 order was cancelled because they all have been recalled due to a fault so went and ordered the fiat 500icon from the same lease company
@enyaq_gorm3 жыл бұрын
£27495 makes it clear what great value the Škoda Enyaq is at £32,595 😮
@daveridsdale36572 жыл бұрын
When suggesting alternative small EVs, I’m surprised there’s no mention of the VW eUP!/Skoda Citigroup/SEAT Mii electric. Much cheaper and not much less ‘spec’d’…
@MrEV2 жыл бұрын
I didn’t mention them because they’re no longer in production, are they? But yes - great small, simple EVs the likes of which we need far more of!
@Petelmrg3 жыл бұрын
'I love small cars' he says as he awaits delivery of his Ionic 5... seriously, I'm a small car fan limited only by the need to fit a wheelchair in the boot - and it ain't going in there! Surprisingly one will stand upright in the boot of a Zoe with all the seats up if anyone is interested.
@MrEV3 жыл бұрын
The irony of that wasn’t lost on me when I was editing it! I’ll drive the same roads in the IONIQ 5 and report back. Probably sweating profusely. That’s a great endorsement for the Zoe. What a brilliantly practical car that is.
@friederich662 жыл бұрын
it is simply not made for wheeldrivers. but i bet it woll fit when you put down the backs of the back seat.the backseat. it is not made for families with three children, or transporting a big dog. it is not made for transporting "billy" bookshelves from ikea. it is not made for pulling something. it is not made for carrying bikes on the roof. it is indeed made for singles or couples with no need for a big trunk, just big enough to load the shopping, weasel quick in town, charge at home, possibly for a weekend trip with not much time required for charging. you can ride with 10 kW on 100 km (if you can imagine what that is) on country roades and about 20 on the autobahn with 130 km/h (if you know what that is.,...) which costs about 0,31 euros (if you know what that is...) more than that it looks nice is and saves a lot of money.and gives you a lot of driving fun. don´t blame it on the car, if your profile doesn´t match.
@johnmckay14233 жыл бұрын
Best thing? It's evidence Fiat are investing in EVs properly. Makes more sense at £20k rather than £28k (there are plenty of new iD3s around for that price), but then I'm the guy that would pay £5k less for a Seat Leon than a VW Golf or buy a Skoda Superb for the same money as an Audi A1. Maybe it's the Scotsman in me - I don't mind expensive things, but I do want value.
@MrEV3 жыл бұрын
That’s very true. One of the reasons I loved the e-Niro was that it really good value (relative to other EVs) and unpretentious. I’m definitely not someone who pays extra for a badge!
@gregcoons5222 жыл бұрын
Please make a 124 spider e !!!
@Brontesister12 жыл бұрын
So, is ‘Vegan Eco-leather’ actually plastic???
@seanholdom97393 жыл бұрын
were geting ioniq 5 later this week as well
@MrEV3 жыл бұрын
Yes! I’ll post a video on Thursday evening.
@eto23523 жыл бұрын
not a in-depth review without Flaviana! :) Weird they gave the Fiat a suicide door in some markets only. It would have probably done better in the US with that option.
@MrEV3 жыл бұрын
Flaviana did her review ages ago - I couldn’t get her to say anything more on the subject!
@eto23523 жыл бұрын
@@MrEV I actually thought the whole story about Italians and seatbelts was really interesting! LOL
@domenicozagari24432 жыл бұрын
You get your money back on the long run, no maintenance and no visit to the petrol station. .
@friederich662 жыл бұрын
absolutely right. and electric driving is fun because the torque is from zero rotation, while "oil burners" need 3000 e/min
@marklola122 жыл бұрын
can you just keep the key in your trouser pocket instead of having it rattle around the arm wrest storage
@MrEV2 жыл бұрын
Yes - it can be anywhere inside the cabin, including your pocket.
@marklola122 жыл бұрын
@@MrEV oh good thank you, i am having to when mine comes stick to the paid fast chargers near me, i found the car only comes with the 7kw cable and no granny cable which i was to use sometimes for a bit of charge but to buy one its nearly 200 and i can not afford it, same as i can not afford a home charger yet
@sevesellors28312 жыл бұрын
Great video lovely car my favourite electric 🚙
@nssimpson3 жыл бұрын
Doesn't float my boat but each to their own.
@maricacarabott465410 ай бұрын
Lovely car! Is the white interior difficult to keep clean?
@nevco877420 сағат бұрын
The price of this vehicle is too high for the space inside, for disappointing range, slow charging speed.
@marklola122 жыл бұрын
hey do you know what real range one can expect from the lower batter car i think it is 24kWh EDIT: i found real world its only 80 miles lol even for me that is a joke. i lease cars but have a low low budget of under £190 a month to spend, i got in 2020 a ds3 crossback prestige petrol lock down bargain price £130 a month handing it back in march and wanted ideally a EV but it seems they are still too expensive. looks like i will get the Peugeot 2008 gt model petrol for £180 a month for the next 2 years
@MrEV2 жыл бұрын
You could get an e-up for that sort of money? www.drive-electric.co.uk/search/
@friederich662 жыл бұрын
take the 42 kWh battery, you can cover up to 300 km (180mls) outside city and up to 400 in urbn traffic which is about 250 miles. you charge it over night with 3-phase 11 kW on a wallbox. so you never need to enter a gas station. you have a "full tank" every morning. and it is cheap to run with electricity.it is about 5.5$ /100 miles with (expeensive) german electricity prices
@davidpearn59253 жыл бұрын
How does it compare to the Honda-e for your purposes Andrew ?
@MrEV3 жыл бұрын
We’ve yet to even get in the Honda e (I wanted to do a test alongside the Fiat but Honda couldn’t give me a demo car) but I imagine that’s much more practical, having doors at the back. Having said that, the 500e is more efficient and the range far better. One of these days I’ll get my hands on the Honda to try it.
@davidpearn59253 жыл бұрын
@@MrEV if only for the turning circle Andrew.
@friederich662 жыл бұрын
it depends on your personal preferences, like the distance covered wit one load, chargung speed, top speed, trunk etc.
@bertlevis3 жыл бұрын
Not sure if you like this car or not? Previous episode’s suggested that family were not happy with the car and you were going to sell it?
@MrEV3 жыл бұрын
I love it - my wife doesn't. We have found a buyer and I'll do another vid about the selling process.
@bertlevis3 жыл бұрын
@@MrEV Many thanks for your prompt response, do appreciate the work and effort that you and your family put into your presentations.
@erikjohansson27033 жыл бұрын
When will your Ioniq 5 be delivered? Love your videos btw
@MrEV3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I should be picking it up on Thursday. I'll publish a video that night. Maybe a live stream? Not sure yet!
@matthewburroughs95973 жыл бұрын
Niiiiice, looking forward to that!
@markmilligan66163 жыл бұрын
@@MrEV Careful nipping through the traffic in that Andrew, I drove one on Saturday, it's a fair bit wider than the 500e 😂
@IDann13 жыл бұрын
Wonderful review, I hope the "one that must be obeyed" (your spouse) approves
@MrEV3 жыл бұрын
Approve of the review? She’ll never watch it! 😃
@TheEVside3 жыл бұрын
Good stuff
@VonGreen Жыл бұрын
You look a little bit like a younger version of Pierce Brosnan
@MrEV Жыл бұрын
2023 has started well! 😀 Thank you!
@fanfeck28443 жыл бұрын
Apparently it’s all very cool
@MrEV3 жыл бұрын
Yes. I need to get a dictionary!
@notbatman10013 жыл бұрын
Your wife is right but who doesn't want to be rich enough to afford La Prima...or a new(ish) i3s? Even less defensible by virtue of its sticker price. Yes, we have big roads in the US but unfortunately so far no new Fiat 500e--just the California compliance version. What's up with that, Chrysler?
@MrEV3 жыл бұрын
Ridiculous, really. I have a few subscribers who have the compliance 500e and love it. There are plenty of cities in America with people that would love this 500e: a perfect city car but goes a decent distance (and charges quickly) if needed.
@friederich662 жыл бұрын
@@MrEV i think there are reasons why fiat doesn´t offer the 500e in the US may betaxes, maybe there emust be tests for the US market which are too expensive... who knows....ask you authorities....
@savedfaves2 жыл бұрын
Quite pricey. Early days for EVs in that sense. The original Fiat 500 I would say is still the much more attractive design of all of them.
@Peoplestariff9 ай бұрын
#loveIT
@astra-rb6sz5 ай бұрын
They are not cheap !
@MrEV5 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@V8burble3 жыл бұрын
Shame it’s so buggy in its software. I think as a very small vehicle for one or two passengers it’s fine… it’s a nice looking car but as a family car there are too many better options out there now
@tarbat3 жыл бұрын
Most of the bugs have been fixed with the latest software updates under recall.
@MrEV3 жыл бұрын
I will try to book it in to the dealer to get the updates before I sell it.
@friederich662 жыл бұрын
this car is made for a specific driver profile. one or two people with no children or two dogs, who do not male long trips with big luggage. it ist for charging at home and shopping etc. so you must not expect what we call "eierlegende wollmilchsau" which is an egg-laying wool-milk-pig. we bought one because it fits perfectly. moreover the electric motor ist fun to drive with and it looks cute
@blackrocket20003 жыл бұрын
Disappointing: Very small internal space: boot is small, and rear seat space is more like a 2+2 coupe. Cool looking car, but not a 4 door. In comparison, my #Hondae has a much more practical load space, with single rear seat folded down, almost flat. And this despite many Reviews claiming that the e has a very small boot
@MrEV3 жыл бұрын
I wanted to do a Honda e vs Fiat 500e comparison with my wife but annoyingly Honda haven’t been able to get me a demo car.
@friederich662 жыл бұрын
what do you expect fro a micro car with a length of 3.63 m? it is designed für singles or couples and urban traffic, shoppin, maybe a weekend trip with little luggage. it can even cover longer distances, or driving children to school or training. don´t blame it on the car if it doesn´t fit your driving profile
@johnlester61133 жыл бұрын
A great and honest video, but does the "plastic" dash really scratch? My Lexus with same "plastic" after 40000 miles still doesn't show finger marks or scratches. and this always seems to "po-up" in everyones tests. PS. And I'm not a nail-file addict!!!
@MrEV3 жыл бұрын
The bit around the phone charger was scratched badly after I got it. I wanted to show it in the video but couldn’t find the picture! As I said though, I just rubbed the scratches out. Weird!
@johnlester61133 жыл бұрын
Phones, chargers, they'll be doing away with Ignition keys next!!
@friederich662 жыл бұрын
@@johnlester6113 they already do
@friederich662 жыл бұрын
why don´t you british people eventually switch to the international m/kg/sec measuring sytem. instead of medieval foot/inch, gallon, mile, stone horseopwer or whatever, we continental people have now abolisherd the horsepower and use kW instead.instead of calories we use kilojoule (kJ) it is even forbidden to advertise screen diameters in inch, or horsepower with cars. you must use cm (or m) and kW. and you even use it wrong. instead of distance/liter(or kW) we use consumption/100 km which gives the CONSUMPTION instead of the DISTANCE so it is much easier to find and compare the real COSTS with kW/100 km in our way