Fiat Topolino EV?

 

the Fiat Topolino EV

It seems that Fiat is coming out with an electric version of the Topolino (little mouse) car? I think it resembles the Citroen Ami (Wikipedia). Perhaps a rebadged version? There doesn't seem to be a lot of difference between the two. 

I was hoping for something more than a rebadged Ami. I was hoping it would be more like the updated Fiat 500; which - IMO - has some retro styling in it. I think this 'new' Topolino EV lacks - IMO - any retro styling of the original. 

Another example is like when BMW came out with a newer Mini Cooper. It was bigger than the original since it needed to have emission controls and safety features added but still retained - IMO - the styling of the original Mini Cooper. 

the Citroen Ami EV

Motor1 - It seems the Ami is cheaper than the Topolino? (per the article).

Auto Blog - It is full of retro styling cues? (per the article). I didn't realize that something that resembles a Citroen Ami was a retro style? I think the older Topolino was totally different in style (IMO). 

Fiat Topolino (little mouse) - Wikipedia. I just don't see the 'retro styling' of the EV version as compared to the 500 Topolino below. 

The Fiat 500 Topolino.

If they are gong to do a rebadged version of another car instead of something on their own, perhaps it would be better - IMO - if they did a rebadged version of the Mia 2.0? They could make it for them since they are looking for a manufacturer and it would be a lot better - IMO - than a rebadge Ami. 

Fox eMobility.   Auto Evolution (article). 

TomLeeM

2023 / 09 / 27

Return of the Mia? by Fox eMobility?

 I found a company that is making a newer version of the Mia electric car. It is going to be made by Fox eMobility (assuming they are able to get someone to make it for them?). It seems to have similar features as the first Mia but with much improvements. I think those improvements are really cool. 

I have a feeling it won't come to the USA but would be nice if it did. I think it is a cool little car. The original didn't arrive here either. There are so many cool cars that will never make it to the USA. It is a pity but it is nice being able to read about it on the internet / world wide web. 

Auto Evolution article on the Mia 2.0 There are some nice photos of the Mia 2.0 at this site.

Electrive has an article on it. 

Wikipedia - Mia Electric 

There was a previous Mia electric car that was pretty nice but I don't think it went far. I think it had some nice features. 

It had sliding doors similar to the back doors of a minivan. I think this would make it easier to get into or out of the vehicle. the passengers sit on either side of the driver and one doesn't cross over to get into or out of the little car. I think this would make it easier to park since there is no need to worry about hitting another vehicle with your doors. 

The driver sits in the middle. It would negate having a right hand or left hand drive vehicle. Instead of having to make a left hand driver for most countries and a right hand drive for island countries, one would just make one for all countries. The person who determines which side to drive on (road wise) would be the driver. 

This is not an in-depth article on it but I did find it interesting enough to post a little about it.  

photos copied from other sites. I found them online. 

Duck Duck Go search results. 

TomLeeM

2023 / 09 / 13