MPGe is the distance a car covers on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Across 10 EPA ratings of the 500e since 2013 it has averaged 114.4 MPGe, and the 2026 model beats the 99.7 MPGe average of other electric cars rated 2024–2026. The EPA's own annual figure for it is $650.
Every Fiat 500e version, compared
The Fiat 500e was rated in a single specification, so its consumption does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $0.17 a kilowatt-hour.
| Version | Combined MPGe | City / Highway | Years | Charging per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 123.1 / 104.8 | 2013–2026 | $602 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Energy use (2026) | 29.1 kWh per 100 miles |
| Cost per mile | $0.049 |
| Charging per year | $594 |
| Charging over five years | $2,970 |
| Against other Electric cars, 2024–2026 | −$96 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $650 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2026 Fiat 500e does better in town than out of it: 127 in the city against 104 on the highway, $120 a year in favor of city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2026) | 127 MPGe | $541 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 104 MPGe | $661 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | -23 MPGe (-18%) | Reversed — it does better in town than on the open road |
How the 500e changed over the years
The 500e peaked in 2026 at 116 MPGe (127 city, 104 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2019 at 112 — 4 MPGe apart, or $20 a year in charging between buying one year and the other. The biggest single-year change came in 2016: 116 to 112 MPGe.
| Model year | Combined MPGe | City / Highway | Versions offered | Charging per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 127 / 104 | 1 | $594 | |
| 2025 | 127 / 104 | 1 | $594 | |
| 2024 | 127 / 104 | 1 | $594 | |
| 2019 | 121 / 103 | 1 | $614 | |
| 2018 | 121 / 103 | 1 | $614 | |
| 2017 | 121 / 103 | 1 | $614 | |
| 2016 | 121 / 103 | 1 | $614 | |
| 2015 | 122 / 108 | 1 | $594 | |
| 2014 | 122 / 108 | 1 | $594 | |
| 2013 | 122 / 108 | 1 | $594 |
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How we count
This page rests on 10 EPA ratings of the Fiat 500e — 1 engine across 2013–2026. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $0.17 a kilowatt-hour, against EPA's own estimate of $650. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 2026 Fiat 500e rated at?
116 MPGe combined, 127 city and 104 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2013 the 500e has averaged 114.4 MPGe.
Is the 2026 500e more efficient than the 2025?
About the same: 116 against 116 MPGe combined.
Which 500e year has the best efficiency?
The 2026, at 116 MPGe combined (127 city, 104 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
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