The new electric 500 (Here our test) is preparing to land in Brazil about a month after its launch in Israel. This battery-powered model is having a good success in terms of sales not only in Italy but also in Europe. For example, in our country, in July 2021 & egrave; was the most electric sold. In June 2021, in the Old Continent, & egrave; was the sixth largest BEV model; marketed. On the strength of these successes, Fiat is pursuing its plan to have the new electric 500 landed outside Europe.
For Fiat, Brazil is; a very important market. Here, in fact, the Italian brand & egrave; leader with a 22% stake . The new Strada pick-up, updated last year, immediately met with great success becoming the most successful car. sold in Brazil, while the Fiat Toro midsize SUV, refurbished last April, captivated the public with sales growth of 25% compared to the previous generation.
Moreover, in this country, 40 years ago, the brand started to develop Flex-Fuel technology for the use of alternative fuels such as ethanol, anticipating sustainability issues by many years. ; which are the basis of his new strategy. The new electric 500 could therefore only make its debut in Brazil as Fiat considers it an icon of change, with an important role in the process of converting to mobility; more sustainable.
According to what was communicated, the Italian battery car will be; proposed in the Icon set-up , sedan version, with Level 2 Assisted Driving, 11 kW AC and 85 kW DC charging, 10.25-inch infotainment, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, 42 battery , 2 kWh and autonomy up to 320 km (WLTP).
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