Electric Fiat 500 | Classic Cinquecento, now automatic

Sì, sono elettrica.E automatica.

Yes, I am actually electric! And automatic.

A classic Fiat 500, affectionately known as the Cinquecento, from the 1960s. Rebuilt by hand in Tuscany and lovingly converted to electric. Now automatic, too. La dolce vita.

You can even have air conditioning and Apple CarPlay.

You are looking at my personal prototype. Yours is built to order, from €29,000 plus shipping.

Grazie.

The specification and a shipping quote for your country will be with you within two working days.

A classic Fiat 500 in teal with its canvas roof folded back, parked on gravel among olive trees with a Tuscan hill town behind — The electric Fiat 500, made for every day.

Classy, and now anyone can drive it. It is automatic.

I designed the electric drive to keep the classic feel and make it effortless.

Why not buy one and join the electric classic car revolution?

Can I have one?

Yes. Here is how it works.

Tell me your country and the colour you want, and I send you the full specification and a shipping quote. From €29,000, plus shipping.
I build it by hand in Tuscany. It takes about six months.
We assist with shipping, compliance and registration, wherever you are in the world.

Prefer petrol? If you are a traditionalist, I can build you one with the original engine and gearbox too, restored by hand here in Tuscany the same way. Just tell me which you would like.

A note from the workshop

Hi. I’m Luca, from Lucca.

Yes, my parents did not have a lot of imagination. But I do!

I was born here in Italy and grew up with the Cinquecento as part of my life. My mother had one. My uncle had one. I had my first kiss in one. But I must confess: I never really mastered the gearbox, and I am not a great mechanic, so my own car spent years in the shed gathering dust.

Nobody sells a Cinquecento. They just stop driving it.

Five years ago I set out to build the world’s best electric Cinquecento: an improved Fiat 500 for modern times, so that everyone can enjoy la dolce vita. My vision is to see these amazing little cars enjoyed in every corner of the globe. Just think how much fun one would be where you live!

Time goes slower in a Cinquecento.

Being Italian, how it drives and feels is everything (and we must look good in it). So we have kept the classic, authentic feel of the steering, and the wind in your hair.

Classic essence, electric heart

Still the car of your dreams. Now you can drive it every day.

What stays

The original shell, glass, trim, wheels and chrome
The steering: unassisted, direct, like a classic should be

What changes

A custom built electric driveline replaces the traditional petrol engine and gearbox. No oil changes, spark plugs or carburettor to think about.
No clutch. It is automatic, so anybody who can drive can drive it.
Every time you get in, it is ready to go. Always ready for your next journey.

The numbers

What it actually is.

RangeUp to 150 km (93 miles)
Power20 kW (27 bhp)It is not going to out-drag a Ferrari, but you will look good in it.
Torque200 Nm, from a standstillSo it actually goes up hills.
0 to 60 mphAbout 10 secondsBut really, who cares?
Top speed110 km/h (68 mph)
BatteryA choice of sizes, to suit how far you drive
ChargingAt home, in about 6 hours
Base carFiat 500 F or L, 1965 to 1973

Range depends on the battery you choose, and on how and where you drive it, the same as it does in anything else.

Questions about the electric Cinquecento

How far does it go on a charge?

Up to 150 km (93 miles) with the largest battery. There is a choice of battery sizes, and range depends on how and where you drive, the same as it does in anything else.

Is it automatic?

Yes. There is no gearbox and no clutch, so anybody who can drive can drive it.

How do I charge it?

At home, in about 6 hours. Plug it in when you get back and it is ready in the morning.

Can I register it where I live?

We assist with shipping, compliance and registration wherever you are in the world. The rules for a converted 1960s car differ by country, so tell me where you live and I will tell you exactly what applies before you commit to anything.

How long does it take, and what does it cost?

Each car is built to order by hand in Tuscany and takes about six months. From €29,000 plus shipping, which I quote for your country. Air conditioning and Apple CarPlay are optional extras.

Is it a real classic Fiat 500?

Yes. Every car starts as a genuine Fiat 500 F or L built between 1965 and 1973. The shell, glass, trim, wheels, chrome and the unassisted steering are kept. Only the engine and gearbox go, replaced by a custom built electric driveline.

Can I have a petrol one instead?

Yes. If you are a traditionalist, I can build you a Cinquecento with the original engine and gearbox, restored by hand here in Tuscany the same way. Tell me which you would like when you register.

Get the spec and a quote for your country.

Tell me where it would be going and the colour you have in mind. I will send you the full specification and a shipping quote. No deposit, nothing reserved.