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Iconic Fiat Topolino badge makes a comeback as micro-EV

The Topolino is based on the Citroen Ami and has a retractable roof and a rope instead of doors.
2 min read31 May '23
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Fiat Topolino EV

The new Fiat Topolino is a Citroen Ami-based electric quadricycle that references the Italian firm's heritage and marks another step in its push towards electrification.

  1. Fiat Topolino could have a range of up to 74km
  2. It is Fiat's second EV after the 500e
  3. Fiat is targetting an all-electric line-up by 2027

Fiat’s second EV, after the 500e, is named after the seminal city car that it produced from 1936 to 1955 and was also designed to "encapsulate the coolness" of the original Fiat 500.

Fiat Topolino design

Shown here in the same teal colour available on the Fiat 500 when it arrived in 1957, the Topolino has a retractable roof in brown cloth, cream leather upholstery and open sides like the old beach-ready 500 Jolly.

Aiming to "make young people fall in love with cars again", the Topolino majors on sustainability while keeping "joy, optimism and fun" as some of its main production principles. 

Fiat Topolino drivetrain

Sharing its drivetrain with the pint-sized Citroen (and the technically identical Opel Rocks-e), the Topolino is limited to a top speed of 45kph and has a range of up to 74km.

The firm also hopes the two-seater will play a role in promoting electric cars for use in cities and among young families in its push to provide sustainable transport "suitable for everyone".

Fiat's future plans

Fiat is targeting an all-electric line-up by 2027, as its CEO Olivier François explained: “We’re decisively betting on electric for Europe. We will ramp up with electric versions on every new car and at some point make a switch. Fiat should be the people’s Tesla: electric for all."

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Fiat Topolino EV unveiled, based on Citroen Ami quadricycle, range, top speed - Introduction | Autocar India