To demonstrate its plans to bring the diminutive 500 hatchback to North America, Fiat took to the stage at the North American International Auto Show with an electric version of the iconic Italian minicar.
Although details were relatively sparse, Fiat says that the 500 BEV was developed in partnership with Chrysler ’s former ENVI group, which previously created electric versions of the Chrysler Town & Country and Jeep Patriot .
As Leftlane previewed earlier, the 500 BEV is said to be exceedingly quick and efficient for an electric vehicle, besting the Mini E in terms of both outright acceleration and overall range.
Fiat also displayed an Abarth SS version of its 500, although the company did not confirm whether it will actually import that hot hatch.
