Fiat Introduces Affordable Mini EV in US, but With a Catch

WHO:

NY Post - Fiat is the manufacturer of the new electric vehicle.

Fox Business - Olivier Francois is the brand CEO at Fiat.

WHAT:

NY Post - The new electric vehicle is about 8 feet long, weighs 1,073 pounds, and has a range of up to 46 miles from a 5.4-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery.

Fox Business - The vehicle, named Topolino, is available for order starting at $13,995, or $14,985 after destination fees.

Fox Business - The Topolino has a top speed of 19 mph and is designed for use in private neighborhoods, resorts, coastal areas, and golf cart-friendly communities.

Fox Business - Owners will be able to add a free conversion kit that turns the Topolino into a federally regulated low-speed vehicle (LSV) by the end of the summer, raising its top speed to 25 mph.

Fox Business - The Topolino will be offered in two body styles: the standard Topolino and the Topolino Dolcevita.

WHERE:

Fox Business - The Topolino is being launched in the U.S. and is available through select U.S. dealers.

WHEN:

Fox Business - The Topolino first launched in Europe in 2023.

Fox Business - The conversion kit for the Topolino will be available by the end of the summer.

WHY:

Fox Business - The low price of the Topolino comes as vehicles remain historically expensive, with three-year-old used vehicles averaging $31,548 in the first quarter of 2026.

HOW:

Fox Business - The Topolino can fully charge in about five hours using a 2.3-kilowatt AC charger.

Fox Business - An LSV is defined as a federally regulated street-legal motor vehicle capable of speeds between 20 and 25 mph, allowing it on public roads with speed limits of 35 mph or less.

(UPDATED July 8, 2026 22:26 UTC)

Fiat has introduced a new electric vehicle called the Topolino, which measures about 8 feet long, weighs 1,073 pounds, and boasts a range of up to 46 miles from its 5.4-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery. Priced starting at $13,995, the Topolino can reach a top speed of 19 mph and is designed for use in private neighborhoods and coastal areas, with a conversion kit available by the end of the summer to increase its speed to 25 mph. This vehicle, which first launched in Europe in 2023, is now available for order through select U.S. dealers, offering an affordable option in a market where three-year-old used vehicles average over $31,000.