Fiat 500e
✓Surprisingly large boot
✓Distinctive Italian design
✗Outdated navigation interface on older models
✗Less reliable than Japanese rivals
Fiat 500e — Common Problems →Tesla Model 3
✓Instant and sustained acceleration suited to the local congested conditions
✓Relatively low running costs compared to other vehicles in the segment
✓Impressive performance: rapid acceleration (0–100 km/h in 3.3 seconds in the Performance model), smooth and stable ride thanks to the low center of gravity
✓Advanced technology: large central touchscreen, over-the-air software updates, partial autonomous driving capabilities (FSD), and Hebrew language support
✗Unreliable public charging in summer due to extreme heat and inadequate infrastructure
✗Long wait times at service centers locally
✗High price: even after government subsidies, the starting price is relatively high compared to similarly sized vehicles locally
