The new all-electric Fiat 500 ‘la Prima’ hatchback makes its debut with a starting price of £26,995, including PiCG – including the fitment of the easyWallbox. The New 500 ‘la Prima’ edition hatchback is marked out by its panoramic glass sunroof. The rear features a new more pronounced spoiler, to improve aerodynamic efficiency. Three exclusive paint colours are available: pearlescent Ocean Green; metallic Mineral Grey; and three-layer Celestial Blue. As standard, the ‘la Prima’ model includes full LED headlights, 17-inch diamond-cut wheels, chrome-plated inserts on the side panels, and dashboard and eco-leather seat upholstery.

The 42kWh lithium-ion batteries give the New 500 a range of up to 199 miles in the WLTP cycle. The all-electric 500 is equipped with an 85kW fast-charge system. It takes only five minutes to build up a sufficient energy reserve to travel 30 miles, more than the average daily commute.

Using a fast charger can also power the battery to 80% in just 35 minutes. The Combo 2 socket, located on the rear right-side panel of the car, has the ability to accept both AC and DC charging. The launch edition of the New 500 comes complete with an easyWallbox, a home charging system that can simply be connected to a normal home outlet.

The 3kW easyWallbox can be upgraded to 7.4kW, providing a full charge at home in just over six hours. The New 500 also comes with a Mode 3 cable for charging at up to 11kW from a public charge point.

The New 500 has three optimised driving modes: Normal, Range and Sherpa, which can be selected to suit your driving style or requirements. The electric motor has an output of 87kW, providing a maximum speed of 93mph (self-limited) and acceleration from zero to 62mph in 9 seconds and zero to 31mph in 3.1 seconds.

The New 500 is the first FCA car to be equipped with the new UConnect 5 infotainment system, which offers smartphone, a 10.25-inch high-definition horizontal touchscreen. it is the first car in its segment to offer level 2 autonomous driving.

Customers can now reserve with the New 500 hatchback or convertible in the UK without needing to pay a deposit.