The Fiat 500 Hybrid uses a mild hybrid system alongside its petrol engine. Its 12V lithium-ion battery stores energy recovered during deceleration and braking. This energy can then support the petrol engine during driving. Unlike a plug-in hybrid, the Fiat 500 Hybrid does not need to be connected to an external charger. The hybrid battery is recharged through regenerative braking while the vehicle is driven.

No, the Fiat 500 Hybrid does not need to be plugged in to charge. It uses regenerative braking to recover energy and recharge its 12V lithium-ion hybrid battery while driving. This is different from a fully electric Fiat 500 or a plug-in hybrid, which requires an external charging connection. The Fiat 500 Hybrid operates using petrol with assistance from its mild hybrid system.

The Fiat 500 Hybrid uses a petrol engine supported by a mild hybrid system, while the Fiat 500e is fully electric. The 500 Hybrid has a 1.0-litre petrol engine, 12V battery and six-speed manual gearbox. The 500e uses a larger high-voltage battery and an electric motor and requires charging from an external electricity supply. Both models are part of the Fiat 500 range but use different powertrain technologies.

Fiat provides an online configurator and information on vehicles currently in stock. Availability can vary by model, trim, body style and retailer. The UK range currently includes the Fiat 500 Hybrid Hatchback and Convertible, with Icon and La Prima trims and the Torino special edition Hatchback. You can also check the new Fiat 500 Hybrid availability through the Fiat UK retailer network.

The Fiat 500 Hybrid is available in Icon and La Prima trims in the UK. The Icon is equipped with features including a 10.25-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, automatic air conditioning and rear parking sensors. La Prima adds equipment such as 17-inch alloy wheels, heated front seats, a rear parking camera and integrated navigation. Use the configurator portal to choose your preferred trims for the new Fiat 500 Hybrid. Configure & Price

Yes. The Fiat 500 Hybrid is available as a convertible in the UK. The convertible uses the same 1.0-litre three-cylinder, 65 HP mild hybrid powertrain as the Hatchback and has a six-speed manual gearbox. The convertible is available in the Icon and La Prima trims. The La Prima Convertible also has a Fiat Monogram fabric roof.

The Fiat 500 Hybrid is available in two body styles in the UK: Hatchback and Convertible. The Hatchback provides the conventional Fiat 500 body style, while the Convertible features a retractable fabric roof. The two body styles use the same 1.0-litre 65 HP mild hybrid powertrain and six-speed manual transmission. Availability of specific trims and equipment can vary between the Hatchback and Convertible.

Yes. The Fiat 500 Hybrid's 12V lithium-ion battery is recharged automatically through regenerative braking. Energy generated during braking and deceleration is recovered and stored in the battery. The Fiat 500 Hybrid therefore does not need to be connected to a charging point. It is a mild hybrid rather than a plug-in hybrid or fully electric car. 

The Fiat 500 Hybrid uses a 12V lithium-ion battery as part of its mild hybrid system. Battery life depends on factors such as vehicle use, driving conditions and maintenance. The electric and hybrid vehicles have an eight-year warranty for their traction battery. The 500 Hybrid's battery is automatically recharged through regenerative braking, so it does not need to be regularly plugged into a charger.

Maintenance costs for the Fiat 500 Hybrid depend on factors including mileage, servicing requirements, tyres, brakes and other consumable parts. As a mild hybrid, the 500 Hybrid combines a petrol engine with a 12V hybrid system. It still requires conventional engine maintenance, including oil and filter changes. Fiat recommends following the model-specific maintenance schedule and using an authorised repairer for servicing and repairs. Cost Saving Calculator

The Fiat 500 Hybrid requires the regular maintenance specified for the vehicle, including servicing of its petrol engine and checks of the hybrid system. Maintenance requirements can include oil and filter changes, fluid checks, brakes, steering, tyres and other components. Fiat recommends regular maintenance and states that its authorised repairers have technicians trained to work on Fiat vehicles and their technology.

Fiat provides Service Activated Roadside Assistance for eligible vehicles following a qualifying scheduled service at an authorised repairer. The UK roadside assistance policy states that cover lasts for 12 months from the date of the qualifying service. Assistance can include roadside repair or recovery to an authorised repairer, subject to the policy's terms and conditions.

Yes. The Fiat 500 Hybrid is a petrol mild-hybrid car and is subject to the UK's MOT requirements. For most cars, the first MOT is required three years after registration and annually thereafter. The MOT checks whether the vehicle meets minimum legal safety and environmental standards. An MOT is separate from routine servicing, so maintaining the Fiat 500 Hybrid according to its recommended service schedule remains important even when an MOT is not due.