MILAN, July 7 (Reuters) – Fiat launched gross sales in the US of Topolino, its two-seat, totally electrical compact automotive, with a worth ranging from $13,995 and a spread of as much as 46 miles (74 km), the model stated on Tuesday.
Weighing simply over 1,000 kilos and with a size of about 8 toes, the automobile will initially be to be used in personal communities, resorts and golf programs, with a prime pace of 19 mph.
Fiat nonetheless stated that from late summer season homeowners will be capable of set up a equipment upgrading their Topolinos to federally regulated Low-Velocity Autos (LSVs), permitting a pace of as much as 25 mph and entry to sure public roads.
“Fiat continues to face aside by embracing its legacy in small vehicles,” the model’s CEO Olivier Francois stated.
The Topolino EV was launched in Europe in 2023, reviving the identify of Fiat’s widespread Nineteen Thirties mannequin. Topolino – Italian for Mickey Mouse – was one among Fiat’s most historic vehicles, nicknamed after Walt Disney’s well-known cartoon character.
It expands Fiat’s North American vary past the electrical 500e metropolis automotive already on sale within the area.
The Topolino incorporates a 5.4-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery with full cost in about 5 hours, Fiat stated.
