Fiat unveils $13,995 electric quadricycle, cheapest new car

The Fiat Topolino, a diminutive two-seat electric vehicle, will go on sale in the United States starting at $13,995, making it the lowest-priced new vehicle available in the country. The announcement was made by parent company Stellantis on Tuesday, July -7, 2026.

The vehicle, whose name translates to "little mouse" in Italian, is classified as a quadricycle rather than a traditional passenger car. It is powered by an 8-horsepower electric motor and features a small 5.4-kilowatt-hour battery pack that provides an estimated range of 46 miles on a full charge. The base model has a top speed of 19 miles per hour.

To be driven on public roads, the Topolino requires a conversion kit that raises its top speed to 25 mph, allowing it to qualify as a Low-Speed Vehicle. This kit will be offered at no extra cost, according to the company. With a mandatory destination fee of $990, the final starting price for a street-legal Topolino will be $14,985.

The vehicle is extremely basic, lacking features common in standard cars such as air conditioning, a stereo, or an infotainment display. A smartphone cradle and a USB-C charging port are included. Buyers can choose between a model with two hinged...