Fiat Topolino - European mini electric car as cheap as Chinese cars

ITALY The mini electric car model is sold for 8,000 USD, expected delivery time to customers is January 2024.

Information on Fiat's website shows that the company has begun accepting orders for the Topolino model in Italy, with prices starting from $8,065 for the closed-top version with a glass roof. Customers can also track the vehicle delivery process online until it turns key, meaning they can know exactly where Topolino is at any time.

Topolino can be painted any color the customer desires, including Vita blue like the car in the article. However, there is only one rim option as well as the interior design. But the car's roof can be a fabric convertible or a closed glass roof, as well as a car with or without doors.

Instead of the usual storage compartment in the car door, Topolino uses a mesh.

Topolino is inspired by the 1957 Fiat 500, with a cuter appearance with classic round headlights.

The car is 2,535 mm long, 1,400 mm wide (excluding rearview mirrors), and 1,530 mm high.

Rear storage rack is optional.

The car has two versions with a glass roof and a foldable fabric roof.

The car doors open in each direction.

Unlike most electric cars today that often use specialized sockets, Topolino has a plug style similar to regular electrical devices.

Minimalist but stylish interior. There is no infotainment screen, but users can connect via smartphone.

Digital clock displays some basic information, such as battery level, speed.

The car seats are designed in a sporty style, and customers can choose additional seat covers - an accessory that also doubles as a towel for beach trips.

The car does not have air conditioning, so customers can order a USB fan.

Bluetooth available.

Instead of the usual storage compartment in the car door, Topolino uses a mesh.

Topolino is inspired by the 1957 Fiat 500, with a cuter appearance with classic round headlights.

Other options include a rear shelf, chrome rearview mirror covers, and small but interesting details such as tie-down straps, seat covers that double as towels, USB fans, Bluetooth speakers or a thermos water bottle.

The actual retail price of the Fiat Topolino is more than 10,500 USD, but the Italian government's support is at 2,600 USD, so the car price is only 8,000 USD, and slightly higher than the electric car model that Topolino has since developed. Citroen Ami ($7,400) when sold in the same market. However, customers can also buy in 48-month installments at a monthly cost of 42 USD, equivalent to the cost of using public transportation services in Italy.

Topolino is inspired by Fiat's legendary 500 car model, aimed at young customers who often travel in tight urban areas. The car is 2,535 mm long, 1,400 mm wide (excluding rearview mirrors), and 1,530 mm high. Vehicle weight 487 kg.

The car is equipped with a 5.4 kWh battery with a capacity of 8.2 horsepower, a range of 75 km per charge and can reach a maximum speed of 45 km/h. Full battery charge time is less than 4 hours with a household outlet. And unlike most electric cars today that often use specialized sockets, the Topolino has a plug similar to regular electrical devices.

With the above characteristics, Fiat Topolino is classified in the heavy quadricycle segment in Europe and people from 14 years old are allowed to drive but are not allowed to carry additional passengers in the vehicle, from 16 years old can drive. Drive as usual.

Outside of Italy, Fiat says both folding and closed versions of the Topolino will be sold in France and Germany from the end of this year.

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