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Fiat's electric 500 has been unveiled ahead of its LA Auto Show debut.
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The 500e has an 111PS 24kWh electric engine which produces 199Nm of torque and claims to run 161km when fully charged.
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Aiding the claims of higher range are the 15-inch Firehawk GT low rolling resistance tyres. Fiat says that the 500e will only take four hours for a complete charge.
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To complement the powertrain, Fiat has changed the bodywork for a lower coefficient of drag.
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The drag coefficient has reduced from .36 for the standard 500 to .31on the e.
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Fiat says that it has achieved this through the dot matrix front fascia, bellypans underneath, new mirror caps and a rear spoiler.
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Those looking for some pizzaz over the standard 500 will be pleased to note that the 500e has a new electric orange colour with a distinct white colour for the interiors.
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