2026 Fiat 500e: real cost in California
See the 500e on Fiat's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, Pop · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$35,700the advertised price
Drive away$41,176with fees and tax
Loan payment$617/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,141/moeverything, after resale
$41,176 to drive away + $52,527 to run it for 6 years − $11,517 back at resale = $82,187, or $1,141 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$41,176
Running it, 6 yrs+$52,527
Back at resale−$11,517
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$35,700Feesfreight $1,995 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$2,080Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$3,396Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$17,493Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$8,779Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$8,231Charging13,500 mi a year at 110 MPGe, home charging at $0.33/kWh
+$8,086Maintenanceestimate
+$6,408Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$2,804California EV fee$121 a year
+$726Resale after 6 years32% of MSRP, you get this back
−$11,517True cost $82,187 ÷ 72 months$1,141 a month
The car
Size and space
Body2-door143.0 in long
Seats4from the Canadian version or the type
CargoNot published
Engine and fuel
Engine117 hp electric, FWD
0–60 mph8.5 sFiat's figure
Energy use110 MPGeEPA combined
TowingNot published
Tires17"205/45R17
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Resale at 6 years32% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: FWD, 117 hp, 110 MPGe, 4 seats.| Pop | $35,700 | $41,176 | $82,187 | ✓ $1,141/mo | — No |
| Icona | $37,700 | $43,356 | $84,692 | $1,176/mo | ✓ Yes |
Pop
✓ $1,141/mo
True cost
Icona
$1,176/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
Pop$35,700
Icona$37,700
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ from Icona
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ from Icona
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Wireless phone charging
✓ Every trim
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimAdaptive cruiseLane centeringHands-free driving360° cameraCooled seatsHeated steering wheelHeated rear seatsDual-zone climateMassaging seatsRemote startPower liftgatePower driver's seatMemory seatPremium sound systemHead-up displayLarge touchscreen (12 in+)AWD or 4WDTow hitch includedSunroofPanoramic roof
Full standard equipment on the Pop (21 items)
- Eight Different Body Color Options
- Glossy Black Mirror Caps
- 17-Inch Alloy Wheels
- Full LED Headlamps
- Black Side Window Surrounds
- Tu-Tone Jacquard Fabric Seats
- Body-Color Dashboard
- 50/50-Split Folding Rear Seatback
- Six-Way Manual Driver and Four-Way Manual Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
- Keyless Enter 'n Go
- Speed Control
- Automatic On/Off Headlamps
- Rain-Sensing Front Wipers
- Air Conditioning with Temperature Control
- Uconnect NAV with HD Radio, 10.25-Inch Touchscreen and Six Speakers
- Wireless Apple CarPlay Support and Android Auto Compatibility
- ParkSense Rear Park Assist
- ParkView Rear Back Up Camera
- Wireless Charging Pad
- USB-A and USB-C Charging Ports
- LED Daytime Running Lamps
Quick answers
- How much is a 2026 500e in California?
- $41,176 to drive away for the Pop, from a $35,700 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $617 loan payment, about $1,110 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,141 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.
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US prices in US dollars from Fiat's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.