Fiat will selling fully electric-only cars in the UK from July

From 1 July 2022, Fiat will only sell new energy vehicles ranging from hybrids to fully electric in the UK.

With this announcement, Fiat cars with internal combustion engines will not be available at UK dealers starting July 2022.

By 2021, more than 60% of the Fiat line-up will be electrified. This year, the Italian manufacturer went a step further by confirming 100% of its lineup would be electrified from July 2022.

Fiat's journey to become a new energy vehicle manufacturer began with the 500 Hybrid and Panda Hybrid, and continued with the fully electric New 500. Their new energy vehicle portfolio has grown with the introduction of the new 500X and Tipo Hybrid.

Of the vehicle models Fiat offers customers there is at least one low-emissions version for each model. The all-electric New 500 is the best-selling electric city car in eleven countries and the second best-selling electric car of any segment in Europe, behind Tesla.

The New 500 became the best-selling electric model ever in Italy and France. For the German market which is the largest electric vehicle market in Europe.

“This step in Fiat's history marks a pivotal point in our commitment to providing affordable and sustainable mobility solutions for all of our customers. The move lends itself to our vehicles which are suited to urban areas, spearheaded by the popularity of the New 500.” said Greg Taylor, Fiat and Abarth UK Managing Director

The New Fiat 500 is the first fully electric portflio from Fiat. This car has several battery options (24kWh or 42kWH). This car promises a range of up to 199 miles, the furthest any electric city car in the world has. In addition, this vehicle has various features such as Level 2 Autonomous Driving technology.