Fiat 500e MPG by year — every rating on record
The Fiat 500e has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 10 model years, from 2013 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 116 mpg (2013) and its thirstiest returned 112 mpg (2016). The EPA record holds 10 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Minicompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 116 mpg | 116 mpg | #2 of 30 (97th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Minicompact Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 116 mpg | 116 mpg | #1 of 29 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Minicompact Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 116 mpg | 116 mpg | #1 of 30 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Minicompact Cars |
| 2016 | 1 | 112 mpg | 112 mpg | #1 of 30 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Minicompact Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 112 mpg | 112 mpg | #1 of 32 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Minicompact Cars |
| 2018 | 1 | 112 mpg | 112 mpg | #1 of 37 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Minicompact Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 112 mpg | 112 mpg | #1 of 36 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Minicompact Cars |
| 2024 | 1 | 116 mpg | 116 mpg | #1 of 34 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Minicompact Cars |
| 2025 | 1 | 116 mpg | 116 mpg | #1 of 31 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Minicompact Cars |
| 2026 | 1 | 116 mpg | 116 mpg | #1 of 31 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Minicompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Fiat 500e placed highest in 2014 at #1 of 29, and lowest in 2013 at #2 of 30. It spent 10 of its 10 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 10 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 127 | 104 | 116 | 99.1 | 0.1 | $650 | 149 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2025 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 127 | 104 | 116 | 99.1 | 0.1 | $650 | 149 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2024 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 127 | 104 | 116 | 99.1 | 0.1 | $650 | 149 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2019 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 121 | 103 | 112 | 102.7 | 0.1 | $650 | 84 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2018 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 121 | 103 | 112 | 102.7 | 0.1 | $650 | 84 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2017 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 121 | 103 | 112 | 102.7 | 0.1 | $650 | 84 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2016 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 121 | 103 | 112 | 102.7 | 0.1 | $650 | 84 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2015 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 122 | 108 | 116 | 99.1 | 0.1 | $650 | 87 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2014 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 122 | 108 | 116 | 99.1 | 0.1 | $650 | 87 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2013 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 122 | 108 | 116 | 99.1 | 0.1 | $650 | 87 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 → 2016 | 116 → 112 mpg | -4 mpg | 103 gal |
| 2019 → 2024 | 112 → 116 mpg | +4 mpg | 99 gal |
What 500e fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Fiat 500e burns 99 to 99 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $297 | $297 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $347 | $347 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $397 | $397 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $650 to $650 a year in fuel, or $8,000 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Minicompact Cars
Across the 153 nameplates EPA classifies as Minicompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 116 mpg the Fiat 500e is 95 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,570 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Minicompact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Fiat nameplates
Every Fiat model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.