Fiat has entered the U.S. market with its miniature electric vehicle, the Topolino, priced starting at $13,995. The Stellantis-owned brand announced Tuesday that the two-seat, fully electric compact car offers a driving range of up to 46 miles on a single charge.
At just over 1,000 pounds and roughly 8 feet in length, the Topolino is a small but nimble vehicle. In its current form, it is intended for use within private communities, resorts, and golf courses, with a top speed of 19 mph.
Fiat says that beginning in late summer, owners will have the option to purchase an upgrade kit that converts the Topolino into a federally regulated Low-Speed Vehicle (LSV). That upgrade would boost the top speed to 25 mph and open up access to certain public roads.
“Fiat continues to stand apart by embracing its legacy in small cars,” said the brand’s CEO Olivier Francois.
The Topolino was first introduced in Europe in 2023, bringing back a name with deep roots in Fiat’s history. The original Topolino was a beloved model from the 1930s — the name translates from Italian as “Mickey Mouse,” a nod to Walt Disney’s iconic cartoon character.
The new U.S. launch expands Fiat’s North American electric lineup, which already includes the 500e city car. Under the hood — or rather, in the floor — the Topolino runs on a 5.4-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery that takes approximately five hours to fully charge.
