# Fiat 500e — Used Car Buying Guide

AutoScout's analysis of the Fiat 500e on the UK used-car market. Backed by 33 million DVSA MOT tests, current AutoTrader pricing, and depreciation curves derived from CAP/Glass's Guide data.

Live interactive report: https://autoscout.fyi/cars/fiat-500e

## Verdict

- **Best value year**: 2022
- **Ideal trim**: Icon
- **Target mileage**: 30,000–50,000 miles
- **Max previous owners**: 2
- **Target price**: £13,100

## Why this model

The Fiat 500e is a fantastic choice if you're looking for a stylish, compact electric car that's perfect for city driving and shorter commutes. It's got that iconic retro look but with modern EV tech, making it fun to drive and super cheap to run. The 37.3kWh usable battery, with its liquid cooling, helps maintain battery health, and degradation is expected to be quite low at around 1.8% per year. It's not a long-distance cruiser, but for urban life, it's brilliant.

## What you should pay

The used EV market has seen some significant adjustments recently, making cars like the 500e much more affordable. Our research shows a typical 3-4 year old mid-trim model, like the Icon, should be around £13,100. This price reflects the market softening after the initial boom, offering great value for money. Always compare prices across multiple platforms and consider the battery health (SoH) if possible, though average used EV SoH is still very healthy at over 95%.

## Which trim to buy

The 'Icon' trim hits the sweet spot for value. It adds a lot of desirable features over the entry-level 'Action' model, like a larger 10.25-inch infotainment screen, sat-nav, automatic climate control, and nicer alloy wheels, without jumping to the premium price tag of the 'La Prima'. You get a much more comfortable and tech-savvy experience for a relatively small price increase, making it the best bang for your buck.

## What to check before you buy

- Limited real-world range (~140 miles), especially in colder weather or at higher speeds.
- Occasional 12V battery issues (common in many EVs).
- Infotainment software glitches can occur.
- DC rapid charging is slower than some rivals (max 85kW).

## Running costs

Running a Fiat 500e is one of its biggest advantages. If you can charge at home, especially on a smart EV tariff, it's incredibly cheap. On a standard home rate (24.5p/kWh), you're looking at about 5.9p/mile, which is roughly £590 a year for 10,000 miles. But if you get a smart tariff like Octopus Go or Intelligent Octopus (around 9p/kWh overnight), that drops to about 2.2p/mile, costing only around £217 a year for 10,000 miles – a saving of over £370! Road tax is free until April 2025, then it's £195 per year. Insurance costs will vary but are generally reasonable for a small city car.

## Key stats

- **Fuel Type**: Electric
- **Horsepower**: 118 hp
- **Mpg**: 4.2 mi/kWh
- **Reliability Score**: Good for an EV, average for a Fiat.
- **Safety Rating**: 4-star Euro NCAP (2021)

## Trim comparison

| Trim | Price new | Price used | Key features |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Action | £23,000 | £11,500 | 7-inch infotainment system; DAB radio; Manual air conditioning |
| Icon | £26,000 | £13,100 | 10.25-inch infotainment system with navigation; Automatic climate control; 16-inch alloy wheels |
| La Prima | £30,000 | £15,000 | Panoramic glass sunroof; Full LED headlights; Leatherette upholstery |

## Depreciation forecast

| Year | Estimated value | Retention |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2026 | £13,100 | 100% |
| 2027 | £11,790 | 90% |
| 2028 | £10,729 | 81% |
| 2029 | £9,871 | 75% |
| 2030 | £9,081 | 69% |

Buying a 2022 Fiat 500e now means you're letting the first owner absorb the steepest part of the depreciation curve. EVs, especially smaller ones, have seen significant value adjustments, so you're buying into a more stable market. The battery degradation is minimal at this age, meaning you get most of the original range and performance for a much lower price. It's a great time to pick one up.

Total value lost since new: 30.7%.

## Alternatives to consider

- [Peugeot e-208](https://autoscout.fyi/cars/peugeot-e-208.md)
- Vauxhall Corsa-e
- [Renault Zoe](https://autoscout.fyi/cars/renault-zoe.md)

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Source: AutoScout (https://autoscout.fyi). Part of a review of the UK used-car market across 500+ models.