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Re:Fiat brings back its 500e electric model for 2024, with 1... by vladgur on Sunday May 19, 2024 @10:05PM (#40411424)
Have you looked at Kia Kona EVs. I think they are close to Fit’s size
Re:Fiat brings back its 500e electric model for 2024, with 1... by jwells89 on Sunday May 19, 2024 @10:10PM (#40411452)
It’s close-ish but about 5” longer. Might consider with a good lease deal, but the high number of recalls on Hyundai/Kia vehicles is concerning. Have read they’re also more expensive to insure.
Re:Fiat brings back its 500e electric model for 2024, with 1... by SkyPuncher on Monday May 20, 2024 @04:46PM (#40420142)
Hyundai/Kia just makes the news because it’s trendy. Our 2020 Hyundai is the most reliable vehicle we’ve owned.

All of our other vehicles have comparable level of recalls. In fact, our Ford currently has a recall because the rear axle bolts are at risk of sheering off. Major issue, but not something that makes headline news.

Re:Fiat brings back its 500e electric model for 2024, with 1... by ramesh31 on Sunday May 19, 2024 @11:37PM (#40412031)
Kia is getting close, but they still refuse to break the $30k barrier. The floodgates to EV adoption will open for the first manufacturer to sell 60kwH+ for a true sticker price under $25k. That's enough range with a payment right at the edge of affordability for most Anericans.
Re:Fiat brings back its 500e electric model for 2024, with 1... by jwells89 on Sunday May 19, 2024 @11:40PM (#40412052)
Strongly agree. Of course, it’ll also help if dealers actually stock base models (very common for them to only stock mid-trims and up) and don’t sandbag them with massive markups.
Re:Fiat brings back its 500e electric model for 2024, with 1... by bryanlarsen on Monday May 20, 2024 @09:31AM (#40415271)
The way the government incentives work for imports you have to lease rather than buy to get the good price. But you can lease the Kona EV, Toyota bz4x and its sister the Solterra for under $200 a month.
Re:Fiat brings back its 500e electric model for 2024, with 1... by yummypaint on Wednesday May 22, 2024 @04:48PM (#40446339)
We are already there if you include used EVs. For people who already have an ICE vehicle, something with 25-30 usable kwh for <$10k is totally viable and attainable.
Re:Fiat brings back its 500e electric model for 2024, with 1... by jetofff on Friday May 24, 2024 @05:11PM (#40470510)
The kona is close, but is larger in every dimension and still has less cargo space than a Fit.

https://www.carsized.com/en/cars/compare/honda-jazz-fit-2017...