Fiat Brings Micro Mobility to US Markets With Introduction of Topolino EV

Multinational auto manufacturer Stellantis on July 7 introduced the compact Fiat Topolino to U.S. consumers in an effort to boost the company’s presence in the micromobility market.The fully electric micro car is actually a quadricycle more akin to a golf cart than a street-legal highway-approved vehicle such as Fiat’s 500e compact urban commuter. The Fiat Topolino is a low-speed vehicle designed for relaxed mobility in places beyond crowded streets, such as coastal roads, resort communities, and private neighborhoods, Stellantis said in a statement.Low-speed vehicles, as defined by federal regulation, have a maximum speed of more than 20 miles per hour (mph) but no more than 25 mph, and are intended for use on public roads with speed limits of 35 mph or less.The Fiat Topolino sits on 14-inch wheels and has a top speed of 19 mph, although Fiat said it intends to release a low-speed vehicle conversion kit by summer’s end that will boost maximum speeds to 25 mph and make the vehicle street legal. The micro car has a range of 46 miles on a single battery charge.The vehicle starts at $14,985, including destination fees, and is available in limited quantities at select Fiat dealerships.“Topolino represents a new chapter for the brand in the U.S.—defined not just by size, but by purpose,” Olivier François, Fiat brand CEO, said.“Fiat continues to stand apart by embracing its legacy in small cars, redefining mobility, and anticipating evolving customer needs. With the introduction of Topolino, Fiat brings its unmistakable Italian design and iconic character into this fast-growing segment.”The Iconic Fiat 500, a staple of Italian auto mobility since the late 1950s, made its debut in the United States in 2011. Production of internal combustion 500s ceased in 2019. Fiat offered the electric version to the U.S. from 2013–2019 and brought the electric vehicle (EV) back in 2024. It has a starting price of $35,700.The new micro Fiat Topolino EV weighs about 1,000 pounds and has two body styles, the Topolino and Topolino Dolcevita. Both are modeled after the classic 1958 Nuova 500 sport, Stellantis noted on its X page.Fiat also announced a partnership with third-party outfitter Motori & Customs for customers who want to highly customize their Topolinos.A Fiat Topolino is displayed during the press preview of the New York International Auto Show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center on April 16, 2025. Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty ImagesOn Dec. 5 2025, President Donald Trump announced on social media that he had approved tiny cars to be built in America. They can be combustion engine-powered, electric, or hybrid, the president wrote after being inspired by Japanese kei cars, which were introduced following WWII.“These cars of the very near future are inexpensive, safe, fuel efficient and, quite simply, AMAZING!!! START BUILDING THEM NOW!” Trump said.There are a few tiny car manufacturers in the United States. Moke America of New York makes an all-electric vehicle reminiscent of a Jeep at its Sarasota, Florida, manufacturing facility. The street-legal vehicle is capable of speeds reaching 45 mph.Tiny cars could prove an alternative for urban commuters looking for lower-priced alternatives to standard sedans and other budget vehicles. The most affordable car for sale in the U.S. is the Hyundai Venue, which starts at $21,695. The Chevrolet Trax starts at $21,795, while the Kia Soul starts at $21,885.