- Newest year: 2019
- Electric
- Small cars
- Same as 2018
2013-2019 Fiat 500e MPGe & Charging Cost
7 model years · 112–116 MPGe combined
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 small car configurations, MY2019. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2013-2019 Fiat 500e at a glance
The 2013-2019 Fiat 500e covers 7 model years in the EPA database (7 configurations in all), rated 112–116 MPGe combined. The newest model year, 2019, costs about $820 a year to charge for its most efficient version, the 500e FWD (112 MPGe), at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2015 and 2016; 2014, 2017, 2018 and 2019 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 116 MPGe, was reached in 2013, 2014 and 2015.
2013-2019 Fiat 500e by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Electric | 112 MPGe | $820 | Same EPA ratings as 2018 |
| 2018 | Electric | 112 MPGe | $820 | Same EPA ratings as 2017 |
| 2017 | Electric | 112 MPGe | $820 | Same EPA ratings as 2016 |
| 2016 | Electric | 112 MPGe | $820 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Electric | 116 MPGe | $800 | Ratings changed |
| 2014 | Electric | 116 MPGe | $800 | Same EPA ratings as 2013 |
| 2013 | Electric | 116 MPGe | $800 | First year |
What the 2019 500e FWD costs to drive
Per month
$68
$820 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$1.37
Per 100 miles
$5.47
Five years
$4,100
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$2,410less a year
Class median $3,230 a year, MY2019
Based on 15,000 miles a year and residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
2019 Fiat 500e MPGe
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2019 Fiat 500e as for the 2018 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2018 section above.See 2018
EPA range 84 miles.
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500e (Most efficient) | FWD | 30 | 112 | 84 mi | $820 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2018 Fiat 500e MPGe
Same EPA ratings as 2017
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2018 Fiat 500e as for the 2017 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2017 section above.See 2017
2017 Fiat 500e MPGe
Same EPA ratings as 2016
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2017 Fiat 500e as for the 2016 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2016 section above.See 2016
2016 Fiat 500e MPGe
112 MPGe · $820/yr
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration moves from 116 to 112 MPGe, down 4. Its annual cost goes from $800 to $820, $20 more.
EPA range 84 miles.
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500e (Most efficient) | FWD | 30 | 112 | 84 mi | $820 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2015 Fiat 500e MPGe
116 MPGe · $800/yr
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 116 MPGe. Its annual cost stays at $800.
EPA range 87 miles.
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500e (Most efficient) | FWD | 29 | 116 | 87 mi | $800 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2014 Fiat 500e MPGe
Same EPA ratings as 2013
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2014 Fiat 500e as for the 2013 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2013 section above.See 2013
2013 Fiat 500e MPGe
116 MPGe · $800/yr
EPA range 87 miles.
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500e (Most efficient) | FWD | 29 | 116 | 87 mi | $800 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the 500e FWD: $2,160 in Hawaii and $570 in Louisiana, a $1,590 difference.
Generations
- 2013-2019
- 2024-2026
Frequently asked questions
How efficient is the 2013-2019 Fiat 500e?
EPA rates the 2013-2019 Fiat 500e at 112–116 MPGe combined across 7 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2015 500e FWD, is rated 116 MPGe (122 city, 108 highway).
Which years were the most efficient in the 2013-2019 Fiat 500e?
The 500e FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 116 MPGe, in 2013, 2014 and 2015. The lowest top rating, 112 MPGe, was in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2013-2019 Fiat 500e?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2015 and 2016. In 2014, 2017, 2018 and 2019 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to charge a 2019 Fiat 500e per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the 500e FWD costs about $820 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $820 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2019 Fiat 500e 100 miles?
About $5.47 per 100 miles for the 500e FWD at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2019 Fiat 500e more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The 500e FWD is rated 121 city and 103 highway MPGe, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 18 MPGe.
How does the 2019 Fiat 500e compare with other small car configurations?
The 500e FWD costs about $820 a year to fuel, $2,410 less than the class median of $3,230, and less than 10 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 370 rated small car configurations for MY2019, not weighted by sales.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2019 Fiat 500e?
EPA rates the range at 84 miles depending on configuration, and the 500e FWD goes 84 mi. Efficiency is 30 kWh per 100 miles (112 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $820 a year, or $5.47 per 100 miles for the 500e FWD.
Is the 2019 Fiat 500e different from the 2018 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2018 and 2019: 1 configuration rated 112 MPGe combined. See the 2018 Fiat 500e for that year.