Fiat is taking a fun and creative approach to developing electric vehicles (EVs). The company has introduced five new electric car concepts that showcase its vision for the future of EVs. These concepts will serve as inspiration for the new EVs that Fiat plans to launch starting later this year.
The new cars draw inspiration from the city cars made by the Italian automaker Panda. The first of these new models will hit the market in July 2024, kicking off a series of annual releases over the next three years. While it’s not yet clear if these cars will be available in the U.S., they might influence future EVs that do make it stateside.
Fiat has been tight-lipped about the technical specifications of these cars, and we’ll likely need to wait until their official launch to learn those details.
The first concept car is the City Car, reminiscent of the original Fiat Panda. It has a square design and two doors, featuring unique pink tires and a pixel light design at the front, which stands out even more than the Ioniq 5’s lights. The interior is quite unconventional, with a modular dashboard and seats that look more like lounge chairs than traditional car seats. While fun and eye-catching, this design is probably not practical for everyday use.
Next is a spacious SUV designed for families. It boasts oversized wheels and a dual-tone color scheme. Fiat has shown off an electric version, alongside hybrid and gas-powered variants, though it remains to be seen if all these powertrain options will make it to market.
The third concept is a taller, more rugged Panda camper. It features all-terrain tires, a roof rack, an integrated ladder, and even a windmill to generate power.
The fourth concept is a Panda pickup truck with a small cargo bed and a full-width tailgate. The bed isn’t very large, but the vehicle has removable lights that can be installed on the roof rack.
Lastly, there is a hatchback with a sporty design and a fastback body style. Like the SUV, it features oversized wheels, a dual-tone color scheme, and pixel lights on the tail.
Although many of these features may not make it to production, these concept cars are a playful and intriguing glimpse into Fiat’s vision for the future of electric vehicles.