Fiat 600 Review 2025: Price, specs & boot space

Written by Matt Robinson
Quick overview
Pros
- Appealingly cheery character
- Decent equipment levels
- Low running costs
Cons
- Tight cabin space
- Only so-so to drive
- Some iffy interior plastics
Verdict: Is the Fiat 600 a good car?
"The Fiat 600 has a cheery and likeable character, and should appeal to many thanks to the offering of both electric and hybrid versions. Just don’t go expecting it to be the most practical or enjoyable car of its type."

Even if you’re not that into cars, you’re probably aware of the historical and cultural significance of the Fiat 500. This little car was first released in 1957 with the goal of mobilising Italy’s masses, and in 2007, the nameplate was reprised on a small city car that was festooned with retro styling cues in tribute to the original, and this unabashed nostalgia made it a complete smash-hit in the sales charts.
Did you know, however, that the Fiat 600 name has even more history? Yep, the original 600 was released two years before the original 500 in 1955. And Fiat will be hoping that the unabashed nostalgia formula works once again, as the 600 name has been applied to the Italian firm’s new small SUV.
The Fiat 600 is now available as a hybrid that combines a small electric motor with a 1.2-litre petrol engine, but to begin with, the Fiat 600e was the only 600 you can buy, and it’s a small all-electric car with looks that blur the lines between hatchback and SUV.
With Fiat being a member of the vast Stellantis empire of car brands, it’s built on the same CMP-2 platform that underpins countless other small cars - both all-electric and combustion-engined - in the group’s portfolio, the first Fiat model that is. Here are the basic headlines: the battery is 54kWh, the WLTP range is up to 254 miles, the power output is 156PS and the 0-62mph time is 9.0 seconds.
Meanwhile, the 600 Hybrid produces is available in two guises, one making 100PS and the other 136PS. If you want to go faster than that, there's the Abarth 600e to consider.
Fiat has tried to keep the buying process simple. You choose between one of two trim levels - the entry-level version (called Red on the 600e) and the top-spec La Prima - and you choose your paint colour. That’s it. Paint aside, there are no optional extras and no option packs.
Don’t go expecting it to be a spacious family car. Yes, it’s a tad roomier than the Fiat 500 Electric, but since that’s a fairly low bar, most cars are: it’s a bit like saying that there’s more room in a shoe box than there is in a matchbox. Don’t expect it to be the most comfortable or most thrilling car of its type to drive, either, although its on-road manners will be entirely adequate for those taken with the car’s cutesy looks.
Indeed, it’s those looks and the cheery character they bring - allied to the reasonable pricing and decent kit levels - that’ll form the main appeal for buyers.
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Comfort and design: Fiat 600 interior
"With a dashboard layout and infotainment system taken straight out of the Jeep Avenger, things are quite simple, but there are still a few ergonomic quirks regardless."

If you’ve ever been anywhere near a Jeep Avenger, then climbing aboard the Fiat 600e might well result in a pronounced bout of deja vu. The colourful dashboard facia (finished in red on the Red, naturally, and in matt ivory on the La Prima) with its oval-shaped design motif is unique to the 600, as is the two-spoke steering wheel, but those parts aside, everything looks to be lifted straight out of the Jeep.
That means the layout is largely pretty simple and easy, but there are still one or two quirks. For instance, the row of ventilation buttons positioned below the touchscreen means you can adjust the temperature and fan speed without having to bother with the touchscreen, but if you want to change the direction of the airflow, the touchscreen must be used. In the La Prima version we drove, you also turn on the heated seats using the touchscreen, which is pretty odd given that there are already physical buttons on the side of the seat for the electric lumbar adjustment and massage function.
Visibility at the front of the car is pretty good, but a small rear window with thick pillars either side means your over-the-shoulder view isn’t quite so clear.
Also, just in case you forget what car you're driving, the seats are absolutely littered with Fiat logos.
Quality and finish
Infotainment: Touchscreen, USB, nav and stereo in the Fiat 600
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Handling and ride quality: What is the Fiat 600 like to drive?
"The driving experience offered by the Fiat 600 isn’t dazzling, but it’s totally acceptable, and that applies to its ride comfort, handling ability and performance."

As a more family-friendly alternative to the Fiat 500 city car, a comfortable ride should be the priority in the 600’s dynamic makeup. And it does a decent job here without dazzling particularly. The suspension does manage to smooth over most lumpen surfaces reasonably effectively, meaning it’s pretty comfortable most of the time. However, you do feel quite a bit of vertical movement in the suspension as the car moves down the road, which could make the kids feel queasy on undulating roads.
What’s more, bigger bumps can thump into the cabin more severely, particularly through the back axle, and if that bump occurs mid-corner, you can feel a small but appreciable hop sideways on the rear end. It’s nothing that’ll destabilise the car, but it can feel a little unnerving. And while the car never feels particularly alert or athletic when changing direction, it remains secure and there’s enough control to prevent the body of the car leaning over too much. The steering meanwhile, is responsive and accurate, even if it’s not that last word in feel or feedback.
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Refinement and noise levels
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Charging times: How much does it cost to charge the Fiat 600e?
"A rapid charging capability of 100kW isn’t particularly quick, but it is par for the course at this end of the EV market, and will still deliver a 20-80% charge in 27 minutes."

If you’re in a hurry, plugging the 600e into a sufficiently powerful public rapid charger can juice up the 54kWh battery (51kWh useable) from 20-80% in 27 minutes. That’s because the car supports DC rapid charging of up to 100kW, which isn’t huge, but it’s par for the course with EVs at this end of the market.
On the flip side of that coin, plugging your car into a regular three-pin domestic socket charging at the standard rate of 3.7kW will take more than 16 hours to deliver a full charge to your car, but this is something we wouldn’t recommend doing on a regular basis anyway. Do what most owners will do, and get a 7.4kW wallbox home charger installed, and you’ll be looking at a charging time of around eight hours.
With the national average cost of home electricity standing at 28p per kWh, you can expect a full charge of your car to cost around £15. You can easily cut that in half by signing up to reduced-rate off-peak power tariff and charging overnight. However, that first figure can easily be doubled - maybe more - on a high-powered public rapid charger.
The two hybrids have the same fuel economy figure of 58.9mpg, although you might well get more from the higher-powered model since you won't need to work it as hard to gain momentum.
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Fiat 600 price
"List prices aren’t exactly cheap, but because Fiat is still cross with the Government for withdrawing its plug-in car grant back in 2022, the firm will knock £3,000 off the price of one of its new electric cars."

This Fiat 'E-Grant' scheme makes it £29,975 for a 600e Red, and £32,975 for a La Prima. Even with the discount applied, it's much cheaper to buy a 600 Hybrid. Based on a 100PS engine it's £24,465 for a base Hybrid and £27,555 for a La Prima, and you'll need to add £1,000 to either if you want to upgrade to the 136PS version.
A decent number have filtered through to the used market, with prices starting at about £20,000 for a Hybrid, and not much more for an electric 600e.
Trim levels and standard equipment
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