hatchback · 2021–2026
Fiat 500e 42 kWh: charging cost and time
A 42 kWh battery (gross) and 320 km of WLTP range give about 13.1 kWh per 100 km. A full charge at home takes roughly 5.7 hours on a 7.4 kW wallbox and costs between $2.66 and $20.86 depending on where you live.
Specifications
| Battery | 42 kWh (gross) |
|---|---|
| Rated range | 320 km WLTP |
| Efficiency | 13.1 kWh/100 km (7.6 km per kWh) |
| Max AC charging | 11 kW |
| Max DC charging | 85 kW |
| Connector | CCS2 |
What a full charge costs
Energy delivered = 42 kWh × 1.10 for AC charging losses = 46.2 kWh from the grid. Per 100 km uses the same 10% loss.
| Country · price | Full charge | Per 100 km |
|---|---|---|
| United States · $0.184/kWh | $8.52 | $2.66 |
| United Kingdom · $0.359/kWh | $16.59 | $5.17 |
| Germany · $0.452/kWh | $20.86 | $6.51 |
| India · $0.058/kWh | $2.66 | $0.83 |
| Bangladesh · $0.074/kWh | $3.43 | $1.07 |
How long a charge takes
- Home, 7.4 kW single-phase wallbox (car limit 11 kW): about 5.7 hours from empty to full.
- Three-phase 11 kW: about 3.8 hours.
- Standard 2.3 kW socket: about 18 hours — overnight covers 176 km of range.
- DC fast charging 10–80% at 85 kW peak (≈ 70% average): about 30 minutes.
Calculate for your own rate and trip
- Charging cost with your electricity rate
- Charging time on your charger
- Real-world range in winter or at speed
- Running cost versus a petrol car
Source
Figures from Fiat UK. Range figures are laboratory ratings; real consumption varies 10–30% with speed, temperature, and load.