Fiat 500e La Prima Charging Guide: Time, Speed, Power
Price: $52,500
Available since 2023
Key EV Specs
42kWh
Battery Size (capacity)
253 km
Range (WLTP)
149 Wh/km
Efficiency
9 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
11 kW AC / 85 kW DC
Charge Power (max)
Fiat 500e La Prima Charging Overview and Charging Specs
The Fiat 500e La Prima is equipped with a 42 kWh battery and supports both AC and DC charging. With the right setup, you can charge conveniently at home or use public charging stations for faster top-ups. This guide covers charging times, costs, plug types, and tips to maximise efficiency. The 500e La Prima uses a Type 2 plug for AC charging and a CCS connector for DC fast charging, both standard in Australia.
| Battery size (capacity) | 42 kWh |
| Battery Size (useable) | 38 kWh |
| Battery Chemistry | NMC |
| Charge Port Type | Type 2 |
| Charge Port Location | Right Side - Rear |
| Charge Power (max) | 11 kW |
| Charge Speed | 81 km/h |
| Charge Time (0-100%) | 4 hrs |
Fiat 500e La Prima Charging Times and Speeds
The Fiat 500e La Prima has a charging limit of 11 kW AC. This means that a three-phase 22kW AC charger will only supply power at 11 kW AC. If you are using a 7.2 kW AC charger, power will be limited to 7.2 kW AC. The table below provides charging times across different charger types.
Use our EV charging calculator if you want to customise your charge level and speed.
Charging Station Comparison
| Charger Type | Power Output (Average) | 0–100% Time | 10–80% Time | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home AC (7kW) | 7 kW | 6.3 hr | - | 47 km/h |
| Public AC (22kW) | 11 kW | 4.0 hr | - | 74 km/h |
| DC Fast (50kW) | 50 kW | - | 37 min | 336 km/h |
| DC Fast (150kW) | 64.6 kW | - | 29 min | 434 km/h |
| Ultra-Fast DC (350kW) | 64.6 kW | - | 29 min | 434 km/h |
Fiat 500e La Prima Charging Costs & Energy Use
The cost of charging a Fiat 500e La Prima will depend on where it is being charged. The costs of charging from home versus charging as a fast public charging station vary significantly.
The cost of fully charging a Fiat 500e La Prima on a typical home flat energy tariff of $0.35/kWh is $14.70.
The cost of fully charging the Fiat 500e La Prima at a fast public station, where rates as high as $0.7/kWh will be $29.40.
Use our EV charging calculator to get a personalised estimate of the charging costs for a Fiat 500e La Prima
CCS CompatibleWhile most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the Fiat 500e La Prima via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Fiat 500e La Prima Fast Charging & Tesla Supercharger Compatibility
The Fiat 500e La Prima can charge from 10–80% in approximately 31 minutes on a high-power DC charger.
While most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the Fiat 500e La Prima via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Charging Specifications:
Usable Battery Capacity:
42 kWh
Fast Charge Power (max):
85 kW
Fast Charge Power (avg):
64.6 kW
Max Fast Charging Speed:
400 km/h
Charge Port:
Type 2
Port Location:
Right Side (Rear)
Fiat 500e La Prima Recommended Charge Level
The Fiat 500e La Prima uses an NMC battery. The typical recommended charge limit is 80% to 90% for daily use and only charge to 100% for longer trips.
The recommended charge limit for NMC batteries is due to higher degradation risk from a higher state of charge.
Check your owners manual for specific recommendations for the Fiat 500e La Prima.
Fiat 500e La Prima Bidirectional Charging (V2G/V2H/V2L)
The Fiat 500e La Prima does not currently support bidirectional charging features such as Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), or Vehicle-to-Load (V2L).
| Feature | Supported | Max Power Output |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | No | - kW |