BEV stands for Battery Electric Vehicle. BEVs run solely on electricity. They are fully electric vehicles with rechargeable batteries, and no gasoline engine. All energy to run the vehicle comes from the battery pack, which is recharged from the grid by plugging in the vehicle. BEVs, use electricity stored in a battery pack to power an electric motor and turn the wheels. When depleted, the batteries are recharged using grid electricity, either from a wall socket or a dedicated charging unit.

The total range of a BEV depends on the vehicle's total battery capacity and the driver's style of driving, According to preliminary data, with a fully charged battery the FIAT® 500e BEV can drive up to 240 km - more than enough for a road trip or your average day to day driving needs.

The short answer is NO. In terms of speed and acceleration modern battery electric vehicles perform just as well as traditional gas-powered vehicles, and often better. For example, BEVs accelerate quicker than gas-powered cars because electric motors have more overall torque, and can apply 100% of its torque at zero revolutions per minute (rpm). In terms of acceleration, BEVs provide an extraordinary driving experience gas- powered vehicles simply can't match.

The time it takes to charge your FIAT® 500e BEV depends on how much charge is currently in your battery, and the charging method you choose. Charging from 40% to 100% through a Level 1 a standard household outlet typically takes the longest (around 9 hours); faster charging can occur using the available, professionally installed Level 2 charging station (around 2 hours and forty minutes). For the fastest charge possible, use the available Level 3 Direct Current (DC) charging cable at a commercial charging station (up to 80% charge in 35 minutes).