Fiat 500e Giorgio Armani Is The Most Fashionable EV Money Can Buy

Fiat is celebrating 125 years in business by introducing a special edition of its electric city slicker. The 500e Giorgio Armani blends cutesy looks with high-end fashion, honoring two beloved Italian brands. The special edition is available in two exclusive colors. Green Micinalised is said to reflect Armani’s style with its contemporary appearance. The other color, Greige, was invented by the design house and combines gray and beige for a unique and unusual finish.

The exterior is devoid of any chrome trimmings or adornments, with Armani aiming for a monochromatic look. The wheels won’t be to everyone’s tastes; exclusive to the special edition, they sport the GA logo, identifying the car as an Armani 500e.

Designer 500e Is A Cut Above The Rest

Inside, the cabin is more luxurious than you’d expect from a car of this ilk. The dashboard has classy laser-cut wood inlays, while the seats and door cards have high-end fabric upholstery with tasteful embroidery and chevron stitching. Three-dimensional patterns can be found on the seat inserts and hark back to “classic tailoring techniques.” Lastly, Signore Armani’s signature can be found on the door card, dashboard, and rear window.

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Other luxuries include LED headlights, a glass roof, and a JBL sound system. A 10.25-inch infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and navigation is also standard. Like the rest of the 500e range, the Giorgio Armani special edition is powered by a single electric motor that pumps out 117 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque. The 42 kWh battery pack provides an EPA-estimated range of 149 miles. Fiat says the Armani limited edition will be sold in North America starting next year, following previous 500e ‘drops’ that arrived in the USA. This isn’t the first time Fiat has worked with Armani. The fashion house previously crafted a one-off that sold for $150,000 at an Art Basel Miami auction.

New Grande Panda Could Come To North America

Aside from the 500e Giorgio Armani, Fiat has also shared details regarding the new Grande Panda. Previewed last month, the crossover will be offered in all-electric and hybrid guises. The former receives a 44 kWh battery that will provide a WLTP-estimated range of 195 miles. A single electric motor delivers 111 hp, which isn’t much but should be perfect for zipping around European cities.

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Fiat has confirmed that the Grande Panda will be sold in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. However, the compact EV is reportedly under consideration for the North American market, which suggests that US consumers may have a chance to buy one someday. If that’s the case, we expect slightly more power and a larger battery. The automaker has not shared details regarding the hybrid variant.

What Can We Expect From The Grande Panda?

The little crossover is anticipated to use the 1.2-liter, three-cylinder mild-hybrid setup currently used in the Jeep Avenger and several other Stellantis offerings. If that’s the case, we can expect combined outputs of 99 hp and a six-speed dual-clutch gearbox. Fiat has also given us an in-depth look at the Grande Panda’s interior. The automaker has proved that cheap and cheerful can co-exist, with delightful materials, bright colors, and exciting textiles enlivening the cabin. Fiat claims the trunk can swallow up 12.7 cubic feet of luggage. With an estimated starting price of less than €25,000 ($27,000), the Grande Panda could preview Jeep’s forthcoming electric car, which will be priced around the $25,000 mark and is expected to occupy the subcompact segment, much like the Grande Panda.