Fiat's Cute Micro-Car is Heading to The USA
- Editor OGN Daily
- Jan 2
- 1 min read
The news came at Miami Art Week, where Fiat announced a Topolino EV (electric vehicle) for the US.
Topolino literally translates to “little mouse” in Italian and Fiat says that it was inspired to bring the micro-car to America after touring the country with it to assess consumer enthusiasm, making appearances at 2025 New York and Los Angeles car shows, as well as the Greenwich Concours d'Elegance. Clearly, it was enthusiastically received.
But you may be surprised to know that the Topolino doesn’t actually certify as a proper car, but rather an electric “quadricycle.” Thanks to its small size, at just 99.6 inches (2,529 mm) long and 55.12 inches (1,400 mm) wide, the Topolino is one of the smallest cars around. In fact, it can even be driven by 15-year-olds in some European countries.
In Europe, the EV sells for €9,900, which converts to around $11,500 in today's money. So, city dwellers looking for a nippy ride around town - that's also incredibly easy to park, due to its compact size - may be interested in considering this car as an option.
It’s powered by a battery pack that delivers up to 46 miles (75 km) and charging it from empty to full takes only around four hours using a conventional outlet. Its 8-horsepower (6-kW) electric motor is good for a top speed of 28 mph (45 km/h) which would be entirely adequate on most city roads.
The automaker did not announce timing for the vehicle, but Fiat CEO Olivier François confirmed plans to bring the vehicle to the market, with “more details to come next year.”
