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Fiat 500e vs Nissan Leaf

Comparing the 2024 Fiat 500e (from $32,500) with the 2025 Nissan Leaf (from $28,140). The 500e offers 149 miles of range while the Leaf offers 149 miles.

Quick Take

Fiat 500e charges fastest, while Nissan Leaf hauls the most gear.

Fiat 500e

2024Hatchback

Fiat 500e

Fastest Charger

  • 35 min 10-80% DC fast charge
  • 85 kW peak charging speed
  • 149 mi EPA-rated range
Nissan Leaf

2025Hatchback

Nissan Leaf

Most Cargo Space

  • 30 cu ft cargo capacity
  • Seats 5
  • 176.4" long
Price
$32,500
$28,140 - $36,190
Range
149 miles
149-212 miles
Horsepower
117 hp
147-214 hp
0-60 mph
8.5 sec
6.8-7.9 sec
Battery Size
42 kWh
40-60 kWh
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Seats
4
5
Top Speed
94 mph
89-98 mph
Towing Capacity
Unknown
Unknown
DC Fast Charging
35 min (10-80%)
40 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
4 hrs (0-100%)
7.5 hrs (0-100%)
Length
143"
176.4"
Width
66.3"
70.5"
Height
60.1"
61.4"
Cargo Capacity
7.5 cu ft
30 cu ft

Fiat 500e vs Nissan Leaf: Which Should You Buy?

The Nissan Leaf starts at $28,140, undercutting the Fiat 500e ($32,500) by about $4,500.

In its longest-range configuration the Nissan Leaf covers up to 212 miles, 63 more than the Fiat 500e's 149. At a DC fast charger, the Fiat 500e goes from 10-80% in about 35 minutes vs 40 for the Nissan Leaf.

The Nissan Leaf seats 5 to the Fiat 500e's 4. The Nissan Leaf offers 30 cu ft of cargo space vs 7.5 for the Fiat 500e. The Fiat 500e is also 33 inches shorter than the Nissan Leaf, which makes it easier to park.

Bottom line: pick the Fiat 500e if you want the shortest charging stops, or the Nissan Leaf if cargo space is king.

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