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The diminutive Italian electric city car has an EPA range of 149 miles.

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[–] reddig33@lemmy.world 11 points 11 months ago (4 children)

The range is abysmal. Especially for the price.

[–] Mr_Blott@lemmy.world 13 points 11 months ago

This is entirely its reputation in Europe too; probably why they're trying to shift them elsewhere

There are far better value options here than the 500

They do come in nice colours though

[–] SkepticalButOpenMinded@lemmy.ca 12 points 11 months ago

Range anxiety is a major reason why EVs are so heavy and expensive. But 149 miles (240 km) is more than enough for many people's daily commute, especially if they're able to charge every day.

EVs with this range should exist. They should just be cheaper. There's just not enough competition at the low end right now.

[–] dogslayeggs@lemmy.world 6 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Eh, for a commuter car in the city, the range is fine... just not for the price. When you can get a bigger car with longer range for cheaper, I think I know my choice. And if it were luxurious, that would be a different matter; but this isn't.

[–] reddig33@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago

No. No it’s not. I had the previous 500e. After you turn the air conditioner on, you lose range. After you add a passenger, you lose range. It barely got through a day’s driving. It’s a half-hearted effort and it will flop.

[–] buzz86us@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago

Yeah I want a 600