You Can Now Buy a Fiat Topolino for Less than $15KStellantisFiat has officially begun selling the tiny Topolino EV in the United States, with prices starting at $14,985.The Topolino's 5-kWh battery provides 46 miles of range, and the 8-horsepower motor can take the Topolino up to 25 mph.The Topolino won't be street legal initially, but a conversion kit is coming later this year that will classify it as a "Low Speed Vehicle" and allow it to be driven on public roads.The first Fiat Topolinos tootled off a ship and into the United States just a week ago. While the Topolino has been sold in Europe since 2023, there has been little official information since Fiat announced its intention to bring the pint-sized EV stateside last year. Now, as sales get underway, we finally have full information on the U.S.-spec Topolino, from price to power to its legal status on American roads.StellantisThe Topolino will be offered in two variants in the U.S. The standard Topolino features asymmetrical doors, which are hinged on opposite sides, and a panoramic glass sunroof. The Topolino Dolce Vita, meanwhile, ditches the doors for simple rope barriers and fits a roll-up soft-top roof. Both variants will cost $14,985, and there appear to be no options other than deciding whether or not you want a hard-top roof and doors.AdvertisementAdvertisementThat means that all Topolinos in the U.S. will wear this green Verde Vita hue and the retro covers for the 14-inch wheels. Inside, you'll find a digital gauge cluster, a phone holder, and a USB-C charge port, while a luggage rack is fitted at the rear. The Topolino measures 99.6 inches long, 56.4 inches wide, and 61.2 inches high, and tips the scales at just 1073 pounds.A single front-mounted electric motor produces 8 horsepower, and the Topolino has a standard top speed of just 19 mph. A tiny 5-kWh battery allows the Topolino to travel a manufacturer-estimated 46 miles on a charge. Replenishing the battery takes around five hours via a 2.3-kilowatt AC connection.StellantisWhile the Topolino may look like a car in Shrinky Dink form, it won't be legally classified as a regular car here in the United States. In Europe, the Topolino is considered a quadricycle, and while it will initially be limited to private property here in the United States, Fiat says a street-legal conversion kit will become available starting in fall 2026 that will allow the Topolino to be categorized as a "Low Speed Vehicle" and driven on public roads. The Topolino already comes standard with LED headlights, LED taillights, seatbelts, and side mirrors, but the kit will add a rearview mirror, a backup camera, and a pedestrian alert system, while also increasing the top speed to 25 mph. Fiat says this kit will be included at no additional cost.Fiat says the Topolino is best suited to be driven "anywhere short, leisurely cruises are welcome," including private and gated communities, as well as "country clubs, resorts, music and film festivals, yacht clubs, downtown areas and beach towns." Limited quantities of 2026 Topolinos will be available through select dealerships, and you can currently place an order via Fiat's website with a $2500 deposit.➡️ Skip the lot. Let Car and Driver help you find your next car.Shop New Cars Shop Used CarsYou Might Also LikeGift Guide: Best Ride-On Electric Cars for KidsFuture Cars Worth Waiting For: 2025–2029
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