Fiat 500e vs petrol car: savings

Yearly running-cost savings and break-even point for the Fiat 500e compared with a petrol car.

Usable battery37.3 kWh

WLTP range320 km

Efficiency11.7 kWh/100 km

Max charging11 / 85 kW

Fiat 500e: hatchback body style illustration — Fiat 500e 42 kWh · body style illustration (not the exact model)

Fiat 500e vs petrol savings

Yearly energy cost by country (15,000 km)

Country	Fiat 500e	Petrol car	Saved
United Kingdom	£508	£1,703	£1,195
Germany	€747	€2,289	€1,542
France	€494	€2,164	€1,669
Canada	C$330	C$1,462	C$1,132
Australia	A$699	A$1,502	A$803
United Arab Emirates	AED 571	AED 2,272	AED 1,700
India	₹13,398	₹98,407	₹85,009
Saudi Arabia	SAR 376	SAR 2,272	SAR 1,895
Netherlands	€494	€2,388	€1,894
Spain	€515	€1,880	€1,365
Italy	€573	€2,087	€1,515
Japan	¥68,340	¥150,832	¥82,493
Norway	€371	€2,048	€1,676
Sweden	€523	€1,540	€1,016
China	CN¥1,012	CN¥8,005	CN¥6,993
South Africa	R6,120	R19,198	R13,078
Mexico	MX$3,552	MX$24,940	MX$21,388
Turkey	₺5,598	₺51,860	₺46,262

Frequently asked questions

How much can I save with a Fiat 500e?

Charging at home, about €1,351 a year in energy for 15,000 km at average prices, compared with a 6.5 L/100 km petrol car. Lower maintenance adds to that.

When does a Fiat 500e pay for itself?

It depends on the price difference with the car you’d otherwise buy. Enter both prices under “Customize” in the calculator to see your break-even year.

Compare the Fiat 500e

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Other electric cars

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Volkswagen ID.3€18.48 per charge

Renault 5 E-Tech€16.57 per charge

Skoda Elroq€24.53 per charge

Kia EV3€25.93 per charge

Renault 4 E-Tech€16.57 per charge

Kia EV4€24.85 per charge

Sources: Eurostat household electricity prices incl. taxes, 2nd half 2025 (nrg_pc_204); European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, Euro-super 95, Sep 21 2026; Ofgem price cap Oct–Dec 2026 (26.32p/kWh) and UK average petrol 174.7p/L, Sep 30 2026; GlobalPetrolPrices.com household electricity (Q4 2025) and latest petrol prices (Dec 2025 – Jul 2026), countries outside the EU & UK.