{"id":1091,"date":"2025-12-08T19:03:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T20:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.midborodocuments.com\/?p=1091"},"modified":"2025-12-12T10:21:42","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T10:21:42","slug":"fiats-bringing-an-ev-to-america-so-small-it-makes-kei-cars-look-like-cadillacs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.midborodocuments.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/08\/fiats-bringing-an-ev-to-america-so-small-it-makes-kei-cars-look-like-cadillacs\/","title":{"rendered":"Fiat\u2019s Bringing An EV To America So Small It Makes Kei Cars Look Like Cadillacs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.midborodocuments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TopolinoVilebrequinCollectorsEdition-copy-1024x576-1.jpg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fiat confirmed the Topolino is coming to the United States.<\/li>\n<li>It will apparently arrive next year and slot beneath the 500e.<\/li>\n<li>Euro version makes 8 hp and tops out at 28 miles per hour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Stellantis dealers are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/11\/you-can-still-buy-a-brand-new-2023-fiat-500x-at-dealers\/\">struggling to sell the Fiat 500X<\/a> years after its demise, but they&rsquo;re getting some much needed relief as the Italian brand has announced the Topolino is coming to the USA.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/12\/trump-saw-these-really-cute-cars-in-japan-and-now-wants-them-on-us-roads\/\">Trump Saw These &ldquo;Really Cute&rdquo; Cars In Japan And Now Wants Them On US Roads<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Technically, you could fit a couple of them in the same space as a single 500X, so inventory headaches might be minimal. But sarcasm aside, Fiat really has announced it&rsquo;s bringing the bite-sized model to the States.<\/p>\n<p>The company will share more details next year, but the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/fiat-topolino\/\">Topolino<\/a> is a small two-seat electric vehicle that has a front-mounted motor developing 8 hp (6 kW \/ 8 PS) and 32 lb-ft (44 Nm) of torque. It&rsquo;s powered by a 5.4 kWh battery pack, which provides a range of 46 miles (75 km) under the World Motorcycle Test Cycle.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"f25825bd-1260-4574-84ce-2b26e315fad8\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<div id=\"89c65a14-4682-4807-a4bb-5436c5361bee\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n         \t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n             \t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n    \t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;89c65a14-4682-4807-a4bb-5436c5361bee&#8221;);<br \/>\n             \t\t} else{<br \/>\n     \t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;f25825bd-1260-4574-84ce-2b26e315fad8&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The European model has a top speed of 28 mph (45 km\/h) and it can accelerate to that number in ten seconds flat. This would make it ideal for use in neighborhoods, where golf carts have exploded in popularity. <\/p>\n<section class=\"type:slideshow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/section>\n<p>We&rsquo;ll learn more about the US-spec model in the coming months, but the European Topolino rides on 14-inch wheels. The ultra-compact EV is also sold in Europe as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/citroen-ami\/\">Citroen Ami<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/03\/updated-opel-rocks-is-a-mild-refresh-of-the-citroen-ami-twin\/\">Opel Rocks, though those<\/a> variants won&rsquo;t be making their way here. Unless Dodge or Jeep get any weird ideas. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/02\/citroen-ami-gains-adorable-retro-inspired-makeover\/\">For $5K, Transform Your Citroen Ami Into A Retro 1947 Type H Van<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you thought Japan&rsquo;s Kei cars were small, just wait until Fiat&rsquo;s Topolino starts showing up on American roads. The tiny two-seater measures 99.8 inches (2,535 mm) long with a wheelbase that spans 68.1 inches (1,730 mm).<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<div id=\"bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<p>That&rsquo;s 43.1 inches (1,096 mm) shorter than the slow-selling 500e, which starts at $30,500 before a hefty $1,995 destination fee. Just imagine this thing next to an Escalade or an F-150. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Fiat Unveils Topolino Art Car<\/strong><\/p>\n<section class=\"type:slideshow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/section>\n<p>The announcement was accompanied by the unveiling of an art car at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/12\/mclarens-project-chromology-is-a-real-work-of-art\/\">Miami Art Week<\/a>. The one-off model was created in collaboration with Romero Britto, who is known for his &ldquo;vibrant, colorful style that blends elements of cubism, pop art and graffiti.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><strong>More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2023\/09\/fiat-topolino-micro-ev-priced-from-just-8k-in-italy\/\">Fiat Topolino Micro EV Priced From Just $8k In Italy<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"e46c436a-adeb-4b5e-a2c7-56bc36561c10\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<div id=\"b25ecba7-3bbb-4ea7-a3a8-dbea91695c07\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n         \t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n             \t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n    \t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;b25ecba7-3bbb-4ea7-a3a8-dbea91695c07&#8221;);<br \/>\n             \t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;e46c436a-adeb-4b5e-a2c7-56bc36561c10&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Dubbed the Brittolino, the model features a colorful exterior with multiple sections that each has its own unique design. We can also see a contrasting blue roof and doors that have been replaced by ropes. They&rsquo;re joined by Britto-branded wheels and silver bumpers.<\/p>\n<p>Fiat CEO Olivier Francois said the Topolino &ldquo;is now everywhere in Europe&rdquo; and has made several appearances in the United States over the past year, where it has generated &ldquo;tremendous excitement among consumers.&rdquo; He added it has been such a hit that &ldquo;I&rsquo;m happy to share that we&rsquo;ll be bringing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/fiat\/\">Fiat Topolino<\/a> to the US.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fiat confirmed the Topolino is coming to the United States. It will apparently arrive next year and slot beneath the 500e. Euro version makes 8 hp and tops out at 28 miles per hour. Stellantis dealers are struggling to sell the Fiat 500X years after its demise, but they&rsquo;re getting some much needed relief as [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1093,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[9],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.midborodocuments.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1091"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.midborodocuments.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.midborodocuments.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.midborodocuments.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.midborodocuments.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1091"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/www.midborodocuments.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1091\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1094,"href":"http:\/\/www.midborodocuments.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1091\/revisions\/1094"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.midborodocuments.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1093"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.midborodocuments.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1091"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.midborodocuments.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1091"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.midborodocuments.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1091"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}