Stellantis NVLaunches low-cost electric quadricycle to test U.S. micro-mobility demand, part of affordability push

Stellantis has launched the Fiat Topolino, a two-seat low-speed electric quadricycle, in the U.S. for $13,995. The vehicle weighs just over 1,000 pounds, runs about 8 feet long, and uses a 5.4-kWh lithium-ion battery for up to 46 miles of range, with a full charge taking roughly five hours on a standard outlet. Initial units are limited to 19 mph and restricted to private communities, resorts, and golf courses, but a no-cost conversion kit expected by late summer will raise the top speed to 25 mph, qualifying it as a federal Low-Speed Vehicle for use on public roads posted at 35 mph or below. The launch comes as Stellantis works through a €22.3 billion net loss last year and its stock hovers near 52-week lows, making the Topolino a low-risk, low-capital test of American appetite for micro-mobility. The vehicle is a rebadged, U.S.-adapted version of a model already selling in Europe since 2023, requiring no new platform investment, and is part of a broader four-brand affordability push that includes a $13 billion U.S. investment commitment and partnerships aimed at lowering EV development costs.
Stellantis NVLaunches low-cost electric quadricycle to test U.S. micro-mobility demand, part of affordability push
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