2021 FIAT 500e 42 kWh Cabrio - Specifications

The name of the manufacturer.

The model name of the electric car.

The code/name that denotes the level of equipment of the EV including exterior and interior features, battery packs, electric motors, etc.

The year for which the model is announced by the manufacturer. Most often it does not completely coincide with the calendar year in which the model is available on the market.

Markets in which this electric vehicle is available.

The body style of the model as defined by the number of doors and roof treatment.

Materials used in the vehicle's body construction.

Available exterior colors for the model as specified by the manufacturer.

Available interior colors for the model as specified by the manufacturer.

Number of doors for passengers. Depending on the body style, the doors can be two, four, etc.

Number of seats inclduing the driver and passenger ones. Depending on the model, the seats can be five, six, seven or other.

The distance from the frontmost to the rearmost point of the electric vehicle.

The width of the vehicle with unfolded mirrors included.

The width of the vehicle with folded mirrors included.

The distance from the ground to the top of the electric car.

The distance between the centers of the front and rear axle.

The distance between the centers (centerline) of the two wheels on the front axle.

The distance between the centers (centerline) of the two wheels on the rear axle.

The distance from the foremost point of the vehicle to the middle of the front axle. In other words, this is the length that extends to the front of the wheelbase. Combined with the rear overhang and the wheelbase, this gives the total length of the vehicle.

The distance from the middle of the rear axle to the rearmost point of the vehicle. In other words, this is the length that extends to the rear of the wheelbase. Combined with the front overhang and the wheelbase, this gives the total length of the vehicle.

The distance from the ground to the lowest point of the vehicle measured without cargo or passengers. The ground clearance is also known as ride height.

The available space for cargo in the main trunk, excluding the additional available space from folding one or two rear seat rows.

The maximum available space for cargo in the main trunk, including the additional available space from folding one or two rear seat rows.

Curb weight (a.k.a. kerb weight) is the EV mass with standard equipment, liquids (oils and fuel at nominal tank capacity) but without cargo and passengers. In some EU countries, the curb weight also includes the weight of a 75 kg (165 lb) driver.

The front weight distribution designates how the weight of the vehicle is spread on the front axle. It always goes together with the rear weight distribution and sometimes are listed as a percentages ratio – e.g. 50/50.

The rear weight distribution designates how the weight of the vehicle is spread on the rear axle and is always specified together with the front weight distribution. These indicators influence steering, traction, and overall handling of the vehicle.

In the context of automobiles, the payload is the summary of the weights of passengers, cargo, accessories, equipment.

GVWR stands for gross vehicle weight rating and is also known as gross vehicle mass (GVM). It describes the maximum operating weight of the electric car including the curb weight and payload (accessories, equipment, driver, passengers and cargo).

The drag coefficient or coefficient of drag is related to the car's aerodynamics as it denotes the resistance to the air of the front surface of the vehicle when it is in movement. The lower the coefficient, the better aerodynamics the model has. Ultimately, this allows for higher speeds and improved power efficiency.

The electric motor category according to the type of motor commutation. Most electric motors operate on magnetism and can be powered by direct current (DC) or alternating current (AC) sources. Depending on the type of commutation, electric motors are either self-commutated (AC and DC, mechanical or electronic) and externally commutated (AC only, asynchronous or synchronous).

Information about the electric notor's location. The two most common locations are the front and rear of the electric car.

The power produced by the electric motor depends proportionally on the motor's rotational speed.

Torque is the driving force of an electric motor and is the rotational equivalent of a linear force. A typical feature of electric cars is that they get full torque from zero speed.

Regenerative braking is a typical feature of electric vehicles, in which the electric motor uses the vehicle's kinetic energy to save power or stores it for later use.

Some manufacturers include software designed driving modes to improve power efficiency and/or range. Information about the available driving modes for this model.

Very often manufacturers provide information only about the total system power without detailing the power output of each individual electric motor in the system. In most cases, it is the sum of the power output of all electric motors on the vehicle.

In a similar fashion to the total system power, the total system torque is frequently listed as the only indicator of the vehicle's torque. In most cases, it is the sum of the torque of all electric motors on the vehicle.

The top speed that the vehicle can achieve as specified by the manufacturer.

The time in seconds the electric car needs to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h.

Information about the design type of the steering mechanism of the electric car.

Information about the type of power steering used in this model.

Often referred to as turning diameter or turning radius (multiplied by two), this is the smallest diameter that the outside wheels of the vehicle describe when it is turning on full lock.

The number of full rotations made by the steering wheel from lock to lock (from one extreme end to the other).

Additional details about the steering of the model.

Information about the type of transmission used by the vehicle. Generally, EVs are equipped with one-speed automatic units.

Information about the type of drivetrain (the system that delivers power to the driving wheels).

Information about the main components of the front suspension of the electric vehicle.

Information about the main components of the rear suspension of the electric vehicle.

Information about the type of brakes used on the front wheels.

This indicator refers to the size of the rotor of the front wheels' disc brakes. Larger rotors offer more braking power and resist overheating better.

This indicator refers to the thickness of the rotor of the front wheels' disc brakes. The thicker the disc, the more resilient it is to overheating and warping.

Information about the type of brakes used on the rear wheels.

Also known as the size of the disc brake rotor on the rear wheels. The larger the diameter, the better the heat dissipation and braking power.

This is the thickness of the disc brake rotor on the rear wheels when its new. Rotors wear down over time and should be replaced when they reach their minimum thickness.

Usable battery capacity (also referred to as net capacity) is the portion of an EV's total kWh that the vehicle can actually draw on while driving. It represents the energy the vehicle's management system makes available for real‑world use, excluding the built‑in safety buffers that protect the battery from overcharging or being drained too deeply. These reserved margins are essential for preserving long‑term performance and durability.

Total, or gross, battery capacity describes the full amount of energy an EV's battery pack can physically store, measured in kilowatt‑hours (kWh). Automakers intentionally reserve a hidden buffer at both the top and bottom of the battery's charge range. By preventing the pack from ever reaching a true 0% or 100% state of charge, this minimizes stress on the cells, slows long‑term degradation, and helps extend the lifespan of the battery.

The type of rechargeable battery depending on its composition.

EV battery packs are built using configurations of numerous cells connected in series (to increase voltage) or in parallel (to increase capacity). The mixed configuration (XsXp) balances both high voltage and high energy output. This matrix defines the pack's total capacity, power output, and charging speed.

The battery voltage denotes the difference in electric potential between the positive and negative electrodes of the pack. The higher difference in potential results in a higher voltage.

Total weight of the battery pack including not only the cells but also the shield, wiring, etc.

Information about the position of the battery pack in the electric vehicle.

Additional details about this electric car, including specifications and features that do not belong to the categories above.