Fiat confirms the return of the 500 Hybrid in 2025 as a more affordable alternative to the electric model (Instagram @fiat)
Fiat has confirmed that it will launch a new 500 Hybrid by the end of 2025, this time based on the 500 Electric, as the previous hybrid model was discontinued in 2024.
The decision comes from the realization that many customers are still not ready for a fully electric car, either due to infrastructure limitations, especially in Italy, or the high cost of the 500e. With this, the brand aims to offer a more affordable option, making the hybrid a viable alternative.
The new 500 Hybrid will feature the same mild hybrid system found in the Fiat 600 Hybrid and Grande Panda models, combining a 1.2 turbo three-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric motor integrated into the dual-clutch automatic transmission. This system will allow the car to run short distances on electricity alone, offering agile performance and smooth gear shifts.
The sales crisis of the electric 500, intensified by the end of electric vehicle subsidies in countries like Germany, led Fiat to rethink its strategy. Despite the initial success of the 500e, the automaker had to cut production and look for alternatives to maintain its customer base.
The new 500 Hybrid is expected to launch at a price close to the previous model, which cost less than $21,500, although slightly higher due to new safety equipment.
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