Stellantis has begun taking U. S. orders for the Fiat Topolino, an all‑electric quadricycle, with a starting price of $13,995.
The two‑seat, low‑speed vehicle is designed to function more like a golf cart than a conventional car, and Stellantis notes it can reach up to 19 mph with an expected range of as much as 46 miles on a single charge. The company emphasized that the Topolino will be produced in Morocco and offered in limited quantities this year in two configurations: a hardtop model with doors and the Dolce Vita soft‑top convertible, which uses a rope instead of doors. A low‑speed vehicle conversion kit can raise the top speed to 25 mph to allow street use on roads with speed limits of 35 mph or less, according to the automaker.
A Stellantis spokeswoman said there would be no charge for the conversion kit, but a mandatory destination fee would add $990 to the base price, bringing the customer price to $14,985. The Topolino’s Italian name translates to “little mouse,” and Stellantis said the model marks a new chapter for Fiat in the U. S.
, defined not just by size but by purpose, with messaging centered on joyful, expressive, and simple mobility. Production for the Topolino will be limited in its initial year, with the vehicle positioned as a compact mobility option rather than a traditional passenger car. The project comes amid broader U.
S. discussions about ultra‑compact electric vehicles and the historical headwinds Fiat faced selling small cars in the United States, where Fiat’s U. S.
sales peaked in 2012 at 43,772 vehicles and subsequently declined to about 1,300 last year. Stellantis reaffirmed that the Topolino’s U. S.
rollout is part of a broader push to diversify its small‑vehicle offerings in the American market. In remarks from a December meeting, former comments from then‑President Donald Trump about tiny imported cars circulated as part of industry debates, though Stellantis has said the Fiat Topolino announcement was not a response to those remarks and emphasized ongoing customer interest through auto shows and events.
