Many U.S. dealers sold out of their initial 2026 Fiat Topolinos, but the tiny electric car is back in stock.
The 2027 version starts at $14,985, including destination, making it a relatively affordable option for drivers taking short trips. Its top speed of 25 mph, however, keeps it firmly in the neighborhood, not on the highway.
Here's what to know
Federal classification as a motor vehicle makes the low-speed electric Topolino legal to drive on most public roads with speed limits of 35 mph or less, Electrek reported. Its 2027 model is available at select U.S. dealerships.
A standard electrical outlet can fully recharge the Topolino in about five hours. Between charges, it can travel up to 46 miles, with an 8-horsepower electric motor drawing power from a 5.4-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery.
Short distances and slower roads make the Topolino's speed and range limits less restrictive. Electrek says it's intended for residential neighborhoods, golf communities, beach towns, and campgrounds.
More background
Street-legal status lets the Topolino go beyond paths and private grounds, despite dimensions close to a golf cart. Its 8-foot-3-inch length is only slightly longer than a typical cart's, while the car is smaller than the Fiat 500e.
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The newly introduced Open Air joins the base model and Dolce Vita, making three body styles for 2027.
The Open Air pairs asymmetrical full doors like the standard model's with the Dolce Vita's retractable fabric roof. Fiat is also expanding the available color choices.
For shoppers considering an EV as their next car, potential benefits include lower fuel costs and reduced routine maintenance compared with gas-powered vehicles.
What's being done?
Street legality will be in place before the 2027 Topolinos reach dealerships, unlike the first 2026 batch. According to Electrek, Fiat's no-cost low-speed-vehicle conversion kit includes a pedestrian alert system, a reversing camera, and a rearview mirror.
The Topolino's standard-outlet charging avoids the need for a specialized charger for its stated five-hour recharge. More broadly, charging an EV at home often costs half as much as using public chargers, though basic Level 1 charging tends to be slow. For shoppers considering an EV that supports faster Level 2 home charging, Qmerit provides free, instant installation estimates.
Because availability is limited to select dealers, buyers can visit Fiat's website for Topolino details and preorders.
Buyers living within 50 miles of their dealership qualify for free home delivery of their Topolino from Fiat.
Where can I learn more?
Read more about pricing, range, and availability for affordable EVs from Volkswagen, Hyundai, Smart, Dacia, and Nissan.
• Volkswagen's $29,000 EVs have sold out in Europe, leaving buyers facing monthslong waits.
• Hyundai's Ioniq V has a price below $15,000, but remains unavailable to American drivers.
• Smart's tiny EV offers 180 miles of range for a price under $23,000.
• Dacia's Spring returns to Europe's market with 155 miles of range in an all-new model.
• Nissan's Wave EV has been spotted for the first time with a sub-$25,000 price tag.
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