Stellantis Opens Orders for $13,995 Fiat Topolino EV

Stellantis has opened U.S. orders for its 2026 Fiat Topolino, an electric microcar priced at $13,995, addressing the rising cost of automobiles. The average price for a new car reached over $49,000 in May, and used cars are averaging more than $29,000 as of July 6, according to Kelly Blue Book and CarGuru data respectively. The Fiat Topolino aims to offer an affordable alternative, with total U.S. auto debt having surged to $1.68 trillion by the end of 2025.

The Fiat Topolino is designed as a small, urban-focused vehicle, similar to microcars popular in Italy and Japan. It is available in two configurations: the standard model with a hard top and doors, and the Dolcevita version featuring a roll-back soft top and rope closures instead of traditional doors. Both models are fully electric.

Stellantis, headquartered in the Netherlands, had previously announced its intention to bring the microcar to the U.S. in December, shortly after President Donald Trump commented positively on the size and appeal of Japanese kei cars. Despite the attractive starting price of $13,995, the Fiat Topolino comes with significant limitations regarding where it can be driven, though specific details of these restrictions were not fully elaborated in the provided text.