Fiat Topolino Arrives in US at $13,995 With 19mph Top Speed and 46-Mile Range

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Fiat has launched the Topolino in the United States, priced at $13,995, making it one of the most affordable new electric vehicles on the market. The compact micromobility vehicle has a top speed of just 19mph and an all-electric range of 46 miles. Its wheelbase is extremely small, roughly equivalent to one and a half king-sized mattresses in length. Fiat positions the Topolino not as a conventional car but as a micromobility solution, openly acknowledging its limitations. The vehicle represents a significant tradeoff between affordability and performance, sacrificing speed, space, and features to achieve its low price point.

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