The tiny Fiat Topolino has finally arrived in the United States, and while it looks like something straight out of a charming Italian village, Americans may see it as a stylish alternative to a golf cart.
Starting at $13,995 before destination, the all-electric Topolino is now available in limited quantities through select Fiat dealers. It marks Stellantis’ first entry into the growing U.S. micromobility market, but don’t expect to take it on the highway. This little EV is built for neighborhoods, resorts, gated communities, and other low-speed environments.
Power comes from a 5.4kWh battery paired with an 8-horsepower electric motor. Top speed is limited to 19 mph, while a full charge delivers up to 46 miles of range. Charging takes about five hours using a standard 2.3kW AC connection.
If 19 mph sounds painfully slow, Fiat has a plan. By the end of summer 2026, owners will be able to install a Low Speed Vehicle conversion kit that raises the top speed to 25 mph, allowing the Topolino to qualify as a street-legal LSV in many areas. That upgrade will also add equipment such as a backup camera, rearview mirror, and pedestrian warning system.
The Topolino comes in two versions. The standard model features a panoramic glass roof, while the Dolcevita swaps that for a roll-back fabric top and rope door openings that give it an unmistakably beach-town vibe.
Despite its tiny footprint, the Topolino includes a digital instrument cluster, storage space, a phone holder, luggage space, and even a windshield defroster on the standard model. It weighs just 1,073 pounds and measures only 8 feet 3 inches long.
I absolutely love this thing. Sure, it is expensive for what is essentially an electric neighborhood runabout, but it has far more personality than the average golf cart. Once the Low Speed Vehicle conversion kit is available and it becomes street legal, I could genuinely see myself buying one as a second vehicle. It would be perfect for quick trips around town, and unlike most neighborhood EVs, this one has enough charm to make you smile every time you see it.
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