This tiny EV is now on sale in the US for less than $14,000
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- Fiat launched the Topolino EV in the US at a starting price of $13,995 (plus a $990 destination fee), available in limited quantities through select dealers as a 2026 model
- The vehicle is classified as a low-speed vehicle, legal only on roads with speed limits of 35 mph or less, with a current top speed of 19 mph upgradeable to 25 mph via a free conversion kit due by late summer or fall 2026
- Powered by a 5.4 kWh battery and an 8 hp electric motor, the Topolino delivers up to 46 miles of range and recharges fully in about four hours on a 240V outlet
- The Topolino comes in two body styles: the standard model and the Dolcevita trim, which adds a roll-up soft-top roof and door rope
- Fiat brand CEO Olivier Francois called the Topolino "a new chapter for the brand in the US," with parent Stellantis confirming the US launch in December after the model's European release
- The Topolino is already on sale in Europe starting at €9,890 (~$11,500), while Fiat sold just 1,321 vehicles in the US last year — down from nearly 44,000 in 2012
Why it matters: Fiat sold just 1,321 vehicles in the US last year, down from ~44,000 in 2012, so the Topolino is a niche brand-resuscitation bet, not a volume play. At $13,995 with only 46 miles of range and a 19-25 mph cap, it's an LSV suited to beach towns and resorts — a narrow use case that limits its financial upside.
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