The Fiat 500e has had a turbulent history in the United States. Initially introduced in 2013 as an electric version of the gas-powered Fiat 500, which arrived in the U.S. in 2011, the 500e was exclusively sold in California. However, Fiat discontinued the 500e in North America in 2019. It wasn’t until late 2022 that the brand announced the new 2024 500e would be making its way to the U.