The 2024 Fiat 500e gets 116 MPG combined; this is the main feature of this small electric car. This car is designed for efficient urban travel with zero tailpipe emissions, not for long trips or carrying lots of stuff. Buyers who want the 500e are looking for style they can afford and a way to avoid using gas, even if it means the car isn’t super practical.

City and highway performance

The city and highway MPG numbers are 127 MPGe and 104 MPGe, respectively. This difference shows that the 500e is best in the city. The car is very efficient in stop-and-go traffic because of regenerative braking. While 104 MPGe on the highway remains excellent, the aerodynamics and keeping the speed constant require more power from the battery, which slightly reduces the MPG. The 500e is a city car. The EPA numbers confirm this.

Annual fuel cost

The EPA estimates the 2024 Fiat 500e’s annual fuel cost at $650. This is based on driving 15,000 miles per year, with both city and highway driving, using national average electricity costs. This low cost greatly reduces the total cost of owning it compared to cars that use gasoline. This helps buyers justify the initial cost.

Real-world expectations

The EPA numbers come from a standard test, and actual MPG may vary. How you drive, the temperature, and using things like air conditioning can change the 500e’s actual MPGe. If you accelerate hard and drive fast often, the battery will run out faster. But if you drive gently and use regenerative braking as much as possible, you can often get better MPG than the EPA estimates, especially in cities. Knowing these things will help you get the best MPG from your 500e. To see fuel economy for other models check out 500E MPG across all years.

How it compares

The Fiat 500e is in a small, growing group of electric city cars. The MINI Cooper Electric gets 110 MPGe combined. The Chevrolet Bolt gets 120 MPGe combined, but it’s bigger and costs more. Those cars have similar, sometime even better MPG; however, buyers of the Fiat 500e often pick the car for its style. This means they are OK with slightly lower MPG so they can drive this stylish Italian car.

Tips to maximize efficiency

Regenerative braking is important. The 500e has a one-pedal driving mode, which increases regenerative braking. You can slow down and even stop by just lifting your foot off the gas pedal. Learn how to do this to get energy back and increase how far you can drive, especially when there’s a lot of stop-and-go traffic.

Precondition the Battery Before Driving. Especially in cold weather, preheating the battery while it’s plugged in may improve efficiency. The climate control system in the 500e uses a lot of power, so heat up the battery and inside of the car before you leave to reduce energy use when driving.

Tire pressure matters. Keep the tires at the correct pressure, which you can find on the doorjamb sticker. This lowers rolling resistance and improves how far you can drive. Check your tire pressure often, particularly when the temperature changes, since pressure goes down in cold weather.

Minimize accessory usage. The air conditioning or heater uses energy. So use them sparingly, and think about using seat heaters or ventilation (if you have them) since they use less power.

Plan your routes strategically. If you are going on longer trips, plan where to charge in advance. Also, make sure to optimize your route in order to avoid detours and changes in elevation, both of which will impact the distance you can drive. See all Fiat fuel economy data to compare the 500e with Fiat’s internal combustion vehicles.