Fiat Grande Panda Electric Review: Price, range and boot space

Fiat Grande Panda Electric at a glance:

• Body type: Small hatchback
• Price range: £20,995-£23,995
• Electric range: 199 miles
• Number of seats: 5 (2 Isofix)
• Boot capacity: 361 litres
• Insurance groups: 22-24

The Fiat Grande Panda Electric: Everything you need to know

Although some car manufacturers have abandoned the small hatchback market altogether, others — such as the giant Stellantis group of brands — still consider it important, embracing hybridisation and electrification along the way. Among those newcomers is the angular and robust-looking Fiat Granda Panda Electric.

Two things immediately spring to mind with the Grande Panda Electric: It’s refreshing to see a new model from this storied Italian brand that isn’t another Fiat 500 pastiche, but has a trick been missed by not calling this the Giant Panda?

What’s undeniable is that the perpendicular styling of the Fiat Grande Panda Electric — as well as its Hybrid-badged sibling we’ve reviewed separately — is reminiscent of the original 1980s Fiat Panda without being slavishly retro. In fact, many of its styling details are bang up to date and novel, such as the LED graphics of the head and tail lights, as well as the PANDA lettering embossed into the lower sections of the doors.

Not as small as the recently discontinued Fiat Panda, hence the Grande element of the newcomer’s name, it nevertheless just nips below four metres in length and has an interior that will — just about — accommodate five passengers, although three on the rear bench will be a squeeze if they’re all adult-sized, just as they are in its sister car, the Citroen e-C3.

Both the Grande Panda Electric and e-C3 share the same underpinnings, including the 44kWh battery pack and 113PS motor powering the front wheels. The Fiat and Citroen have the same limited top speed of 82mph in common, although the former accelerates a tad slower with an 11.0-11.5-second 0-62mph time compared with the latter’s 10.4-second claim. Note that this is a different mechanical arrangement from that found in other Stellantis small hatchbacks, such as the Fiat 500 Electric and Peugeot E-208.

Alternative choices from other manufacturers include the cutesy, four-seater Hyundai Inster and the very highly regarded Renault 5 E-Tech, which itself also forms the basis of the all-new Nissan Micra.

Those are all a mite larger and pricier than the Grande Panda Electric, yet car buyers could be tempted to spend less for an EV that’s smaller still. For those consumers, the Dacia Spring and Leapmotor T03 are likely to ping on their radars.

Utility was a watchword of the original Pande, while this newcomer has many modern touches that mean its interior isn’t so stark or basic, Fiat has graced the Grande Panda Electric with a number of practical touches, including 13 litres of storage space around the dashboard and a 361-litre boot with the rear seat in use. That’s significantly more than the 310-litre volume Citroen quotes for the e-C3.

On the WLTP Combined cycle, designed to reflect driving at a variety of speeds, Fiat claims the Grande Panda Electric can drive up to 199 miles between recharges. When it comes to plugging it in to replenish the battery’s energy levels, Fiat’s unusually provided a couple of choices.

Behind a flap on the grille panel is a coiled charging cable that pings neatly back into its recess when not required. Rather ingenious and very handy unless your domestic wallbox chargepoint has a tethered cable itself. The 4.5 metre-long coil is capable of managing a 7kW AC charge, taking 4 hours 20 minutes for a 20%-80% energy increase.

You can choose a faster 11kW AC alternative using the more conventional socket behind a flap on the rear wing. The location of the more powerful onboard charger means you lose the clever spiral cable. However, it reduces that same state of charge increase to a more useful 2 hours 50 minutes. It’s the same location for rapid DC charging at speeds of up to 100kW — here the 20%-80% recharge takes just 27 minutes.

As with the Hybrid-badged version, the Fiat Grande Panda Electric is offered in three trim lines, called Pop, Icon and La Prima. All versions have a 10.0-inch driver’s display screen and a 10.25-inch multimedia touchscreen, cruise control and air-con.

Orders for the Fiat Grande Panda Electric open in late spring 2025, with the Pop costing £20,995, Icon priced at just £1000 more and the plusher La Prima version costing £23,995. 

How we tested the Fiat Grande Panda Electric

We've driven the Grande Panda Electric on a variety of roads in the UK. Helping put the Grande Panda in context, we've also driven the petrol-powered version of the car, its Stellantis relatives, including the Citroen e-C3, and the Fiat's key rivals.

As well as driving the car, we've carefully assessed the boot space, the roominess of the interior and the various operations of the infotainment system.

Is the Fiat Grande Panda Electric a good car? 

The Fiat Grande Panda Electric is a very good car. It looks wonderful outside and in, it’s roomy and well equipped, and it’s a refined, enjoyable car to drive. Add in great value pricing, and this could be the affordable EV you’ve been waiting to fall in love with. 

Fiat Grande Panda Electric Range

The Fiat Grande Panda Electric’s 44kWh battery serves up a WLTP Combined range of 199 miles. This is the same for all three versions, whether they use 16-inch or 17-inch wheels. All three have the same 205-section tyre width, so the difference in rolling resistance is clearly minimal. 

Fiat Grande Panda Electric charging times

The Fiat Grande Panda Electric’s spiral charging cable can make use of 7.4kW wallboxes, and this will take the battery from 20% to 80% in four hours and 20 minutes. You can lose the spiral cable and upgrade it to 11kW AC charging for £350. This cuts the charge time just under three hours. However, most UK homes don’t have three-phase electrics, so they won’t be able to power an 11kW wallbox. We’d therefore stick with the regular setup.

Use a DC public charger, and up to 100kW of charge can be handled. Factor in the relatively small battery capacity, and it will go from 20%-80% in a mere 27 minutes. You can’t use the spiral cable for this – you’ll have to use the tethered DC charge cable instead. And remember, you’ll need to reverse into the bay, because the charge flap is at the rear, rather than being in the front grille. 

Fiat Grande Panda Electric 2026: Handling and ride quality

The Fiat Grande Panda Electric is a charming car to drive. The emphasis is very much on comfort, with a supple and compliant ride quality, even on 17-inch wheels. There’s very little difference between the two wheel sizes, meaning you can choose the La Prima version safe in the knowledge that ride comfort won’t suffer. 

The supple, ‘grown-up’ feel to the ride means it handles rough surfaces well, and it also shrugs off potholes with aplomb. The weight of the Fiat Grande Panda Electric probably helps here, with even the lightest model weighing over 1500kg. The SUV connotations also assist, though, with the sense of slightly longer-travel suspension helping soak up particularly badly broken roads. Of which there is no shortage in the UK right now…

This relatively soft suspension means the Fiat Grande Panda Electric will roll into corners, perhaps exaggerated by its relatively tall design. However, it’s not excessively soft, and body control is still decent. It’s not a car for enthusiastically chucking around, as you would in the old Fiat Panda 100HP, but work with it, and you’ll make quite decent and smoothly flowing progress on twisting roads. The low centre of gravity that comes from having the battery mounted low in the chassis, between the wheels, is undoubtedly a factor in this. 

Steering is light and linear. Again, it’s not as responsive as a sportier small hatch, but it still feels nice and easy-going. There’s a sliver of feel and feedback too, in contrast to the previous-generation Fiat Panda, which had very lifeless and remote steering. The turning circle is impressively tight as well. 

Fiat Grande Panda Electric: batteries and motors

Fiat makes things simple, with just the one choice of electric motor and battery. The 44kWh battery itself is an LFP (lithium iron phosphate) design, built for dependability and robustness – it’s also more able to withstand regular charges to 100%, meaning you’ll be able to make the most of the Fiat Grande Panda Electric’s fully-charged range without impacting long-term battery life. 

The 113PS electric motor serves up 122Nm of torque. In other words, power output is reasonable rather than abundant, and this is reflected in performance figures. The standard Pop does 0-62mph in 11.0 seconds, with the extra equipment of the Icon and La Prima seeing the benchmark dash dip slightly, to 11.5 seconds. All models have a top speed restricted to 82mph, which technically shouldn’t be an issue in the UK, but it doesn’t leave much in reserve. 

As the figures suggest, acceleration off the line is hardly vibrant. Oddly, this is reinforced by a long-travel accelerator pedal – you need to use exaggerated inputs to access the full reserves of power. Until you are accustomed to this, the Fiat Grande Panda Electric will feel particularly tepid. 

Once up to speed, it maintains momentum quite easily, with the electric motor’s reserves of pulling power proving perfectly ample for relaxed everyday driving. If you lift off, there’s a degree of brake energy regeneration, which defaults to on each time you start up. The single-speed gearbox, controlled by the familiar Stellantis toggle control on the centre console, also features an additional ‘C’ setting, which eases the amount of regenerative braking to give more of a ‘coasting’ feel. 

The Fiat Grande Panda Electric does not have any paddles behind the steering wheel to vary the amount of brake energy recuperation. You’ll have to mastermind this yourself by using the light, easy brake pedal. Extra marks to Fiat for fitting an electric parking brake as standard, and hill assist avoids roll-backs when pulling away on an incline.  

On the move, you’ll notice a faint whine from the electric motor. It’s not overly intrusive, and is certainly quieter than a throbbing three-cylinder petrol engine, but it’s something to get used to if you’re switching from a regular car. Thanks to the EV refinement, the Fiat Grande Panda Electric has levels of refinement that older models could only dream of. 

Something else that may be unfamiliar to new car buyers is the traditional ignition key. You have to insert it and turn the key, rather than pressing a starter button, to ‘start’ the Fiat Grande Panda Electric. Of course, there’s no engine whirr, just a ‘bleep’ to say it’s ready to go. This might take a bit of getting used to, as it’s slightly counterintuitive to the electric car norm. 

The Fiat Grande Panda Electric has yet to be tested by the independent safety body Euro NCAP. The firm will certainly be hoping for a much better performance than the previous Fiat Panda, which staggeringly scored zero points back in 2018. 

Reassuringly, all models do have the full brace of ADAS driver assist tech that’s expected these days. Features include lane-keep assist, emergency brake assist, speed limit detection (including speed limit information in the instrument panel), drowsy driver detection and emergency e-call functionality. Standard cruise control also includes a speed limiter. 

Surprisingly, you can tow with a Fiat Grande Panda Electric. It can handle a maximum weight of 550kg (both braked and unbraked), which isn’t vast, but should be enough for a lighter trailer or sturdy bike rack.  

We’ve already mentioned the Fiat Grande Panda Electric’s standout styling, so you’ll be pleased to hear the interior is just as charming. The centrepiece is the dual-screen display, which is wrapped in translucent yellow plastic on all models. It looks delightful, and there’s even a tiny model Fiat Grande Panda Electric embedded within it next to the infotainment screen in the centre. 

The oval shape is modelled on Fiat’s famous Lingotto test track, and it is mirrored on the centre console, which features a grippy wireless charging pad on top-spec La Prima models. There are two USB sockets in the front of all versions – one to charge and one for data – and La Prima models get a USB-C charger in the rear too. 

While all models have a broad shelf in the upper dashboard, with an upper stowage box, only La Prima models have this finished in character-packed bamboo. And while the shelf is useful, it’s not lined, so loose items will soon start sliding and clattering about. The door pockets are on the small side, too – luckily there’s a stowage box between the front seats, complete with adjustable cup holders. 

Forward visibility is excellent. The Fiat Grande Panda Electric has firm, high-set seats which, combined with its tall, SUV-like profile, lead to a commanding feel behind the wheel. The driver’s seat is height-adjustable, although raising it does flatten the base a little. You’ll need to lower it for the best under-thigh support. While all models get a two-spoke steering wheel adjustable for rake and reach, only Icon and La Prima models feature a soft-touch material that’s beautiful to hold.

There’s a beautifully clear view across the bonnet, and well-shaped A-pillars mean good visibility at junctions and roundabouts. All but Pop models have a plush centre armrest, although it is a bit narrow – as are the door armrests. Fiat can’t fully disguise the Grande Panda Electric’s relatively slim width, which is also revealed by front footwells that might feel a little tight for those with bigger feet. 

Because the Fiat Grande Panda Electric has very thick C-pillars, over-shoulder visibility is a bit restricted when reversing. All models get rear parking sensors, but only the top-spec La Prima grade gets a reversing camera. The rear wiper is also a little short, covering only the centre section of the glass. This means the outer areas of the shallow rear window will remain unswept during rainy weather. 

Fiat Grande Panda Electric: Dimensions

The Fiat Grande Panda Electric has grown up to now be a small hatchback rather than a diminutive city car. It measures just under four metres long, making it longer than a Renault 5 E-Tech Electric and just a little bit shorter than a Vauxhall Corsa Electric. 

However, the SUV-like connotations make it notably taller than regular superminis, with the standard car’s height of 1576mm placing it more than 100mm taller than a conventional small hatch. Adding in the roof rails of Icon and La Prima grades takes it to 1619mm tall, which surprisingly makes it loftier than a Nissan Juke. 

Fiat bosses are proud of these dimensions, saying that the combination of regular supermini prices along with small SUV dimensions will help bolster the Fiat Grande Panda Electric’s appeal amongst British car buyers.  

Is the Fiat Grande Panda Electric big enough for a family? Boot space and interior room

The rear seats of the Fiat Grande Panda Electric are surprisingly spacious, certainly for two people (as mentioned, you can get three people back there, but it will be a bit of a squeeze). The tall body makes for plenty of headroom, and knee room is good too. The only grumble is the height of the floor, which has been raised to accommodate the battery. It leads to a slightly perched seating position, with your knees left dangling high above the seat base. 

A neat touch in Icon and La Prima models is the mobile phone pockets in the back of the front seats. Lower down, there are larger seatback pockets, helping make the rear seat area that bit more practical and passenger-friendly. 

Fiat Grande Panda Electric's boot space is a competitive 361 litres, which is larger than the supermini norm. Indeed, it’s only 20 litres shy of a Volkswagen Golf family hatch. The boot is easy to access, and all models get 60/40 split rear seats, which takes total space up to 1315 litres. You can’t get an electric tailgate on a Fiat Grande Panda Electric, and there’s no ‘frunk’ either. 

The Fiat Grande Panda Electric is a car built to a budget, but it doesn’t feel like it. The designers have used clever touches to make it still feel special, from the ‘FIAT’ logo embossed into the hard interior door plastics, to that translucent yellow plastic surround that makes the dashboard look so special. Even the hard plastics on the upper dash are flecked with colour, making them look more modernist. 

Special mention to the rich, high-quality paint finish, with some beautiful metallic colour choices that sparkle in the sun. You will have to move up to La Prima if you don’t like dark blue and black seat upholstery, though – it comes with a lovely bi-colour blue and white fabric, complete with ‘Panda made with love in Fiat’ lettering in vivid yellow. 

It’s only really areas such as the thin plastic door bins where the Fiat Grande Panda Electric really shows its value-oriented design. Oh, and while the gloss black lower centre console looks like a premium touch in images, the reality is that it scratches rather too readily, even on the test cars with less than 1000 miles on the clock. It’s going to age rather badly in well-used models. 

Major controls have a solid, robust action, particularly the column stalks, which feel almost premium-grade in their weighting and smooth action. Pop and Icon have sturdy round heater controls, with La Prima featuring easy-to-use climate control buttons – yes, physical controls, rather than a touchscreen. The steering wheel buttons are a bit fiddlier, but at least there’s a physical toggle for adjusting volume. 

All Fiat Grande Panda Electric have a 10.25-inch centre touchscreen. This runs the latest Stellantis software, with shortcut keys running along the right-hand side. If you use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, these make it easy to flick between the different systems. Pairing smartphones proved straightforward, and the system was slick and responsive in use. 

The top-spec Fiat Grande Panda Electric La Prima feature standard Uconnect infotainment with integrated sat nav. This makes it a little easier to locate chargepoints while on the move, and it also offers voice control, should you wish to dabble in going hands-free. 

Pleasingly, Fiat has retained physical buttons to disable ADAS systems such as lane-keep assist and the speed limit warning bleeper. They are mounted below the heater controls, and are easy to both understand and to use. 

Complementing the infotainment screen is a bright 10-inch driver display. This is colourful and clear, even featuring bespoke Fiat lettering created by the same team that did the exterior and interior design. The battery range indicator is large and easy to understand at a glance, while the extra-large speedo lettering in the centre is complemented by a well-placed speed limit warning icon. 

These are the latest On The Road (OTR) prices for the new Fiat Grande Panda Electric as of April 2026 – prices can change, so please use these as a guide before checking Fiat's latest price lists.

The Fiat Grande Panda Electric has appealingly competitive prices. Model-for-model, it costs just £2000 more than the alternative hybrid-powered version, and the gap between entry-level and top-spec models is just £3000. For this reason, Fiat expects most buyers will go for the range-topping La Prima version. 

There’s potentially even better news in store. If the Fiat Grande Panda Electric becomes eligible for the Electric Car Grant, the £1500 saving will take the price of the entry-level version below £20k, while the range-topper will cost less than £22,500. 

Is the Fiat Grande Panda Electric good value compared to rivals?

The Fiat Grande Panda Electric looks pretty good value when compared to its key rivals. It has a much better range than a Dacia Spring, for example, a car that starts from around £16k compared to the Grande Panda Electric’s £21k. The Leapmotor runs it a little more closely, offering 165 miles of range for £16k. However, both are appreciably smaller cars, and you’ll certainly feel this inside. 

The Fiat Grande Panda Electric is more closely matched to its Stellantis sibling, the Citroen e-C3. That starts from just over £22k, with the top-spec model priced from £23,795. Citroen does, however, offer a smaller 30kWh battery, offering a 130-mile range, with prices starting from £19,995. There’s no word yet on whether Fiat will do the same. 

Cast the net wider, and the Fiat Grande Panda Electric looks decidedly good value alongside more established alternatives. Vauxhall Corsa Electric prices start from over £27,500, for example, while the Peugeot e-208 starts from over £30,000. 

The acclaimed Renault 5 E-Tech Electric is a closer challenger, with the 40kWh Urban Range version priced from £22,995. Most buyers go for the 52kWh Comfort Range, and that starts from £27,695. 

However, the Electric Car Grant does throw a curveball into all these comparisons, with the 52kWh Renault 5 E-Tech Electric version now eligible for the full £3750 grant. It’s a similar story for the closely-related Nissan Micra, while that Citroen e-C3 is eligible for the £1500 grant, meaning prices for the 44kWh version start from just over £20,500. 

The Fiat Grande Panda Electric has not yet been confirmed for Electric Car Grant eligibility, but, as it’s built in the same plant as the Citroen e-C3, using the same battery, we expect it will become eligible – meaning it is set to offer even greater value for money. 

By choosing a Fiat Grande Panda Electric over a regular hybrid version, you get the opportunity to benefit from cheaper home charging. Choose the right EV-friendly tariff, and you could see prices from just 7p per kWh, meaning it would cost just over £3 to fully charge the battery. Stick with the standard tariff and the same charge would cost around £12 – still cheap for 200 miles’ motoring, but even greater savings are there to be had.

While the Fiat Grande Panda Electric can use DC rapid chargers at speeds of up to 100kW, this isn’t something you’d ideally rely on. At a rate of 89p per kWh, fully charging the battery would cost around £40, meaning you’d be better off with the regular petrol hybrid. 

Electric cars are no longer exempt from VED car tax, so they’ll face the same £200 flat rate as other cars. Car insurance shouldn’t be too bad for the Fiat Grande Panda Electric, though, as it’s only a few groups higher than the regular model, ranging from group 22-24. 

It’s too soon to say much about reliability. Generally, electric cars are more dependable than petrol or diesel cars, because there is less to go wrong. Saying that, they are more reliant on electronic software, and this can sometimes be a bit buggy, particularly for more recently-launched cars. Hopefully, the Fiat Grande Panda Electric will benefit here from its Citroen e-C3 sister car, which has been in the market for a while now. 

Fiat generally doesn’t have a glittering reputation for reliability, so bosses will be hoping to turn this around with the introduction of the all-new Fiat Grande Panda range. 

There are three levels of specification available for the Fiat Grande Panda Electric range: Pop, Icon and La Prima.

Standard equipment for the Fiat Grande Panda Pop includes:

• 16-inch white steel wheels 
• LED front and rear lights
• Two-tone blue and black fabric seats with ‘Panda’ lettering
• 10.25-inch touchscreen
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
• Electric door mirrors
• Cruise control
• Air conditioning
• Front and rear electric windows
• Rear parking sensors
• 60/40 split rear seat

Upgrading to the Fiat Grande Panda Icon additionally nets you:

• 16-inch black alloy wheels
• Gloss black door mirrors, door handles, B- and C-pillars
• Front and rear skid plates
• Roof rails
• Rear privacy glass
• ‘Style’ fabric seats
• Front seat armrest
• Rear seat pockets
• Interior LED lamp with map reading lights
• Boot light

Extra equipment fitted to the range-topping La Prima includes:

• 17-inch alloy wheels 
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Rear view camera
• Uconnect infotainment with sat nav
• Climate control
• Rain and light sensors
• Heated front seats
• Heated steering wheel
• ‘Bambox’ bamboo Fibre Tex dashboard storage box
• Wireless charging pad
• Auto-dim rear view mirror
• Electric folding door mirrors

Fiat Grande Panda Electric Pop vs La Prima: Which trim level should you choose?

For retro car fans and bargain hunters alike, Pop will be the top choice. It costs just £20,995, yet still includes a decent standard spec such as air conditioning, rear parking sensors, plus a 10.25-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Crucially, it also features the super-cool 16-inch white-painted steel wheels – the only Fiat Grande Panda version to do so.

However, because the price walk is only £3000, the top-spec La Prima will also be tempting. It features luxuries such as climate control, heated seats and steering wheel, Uconnect infotainment with built-in sat nav, rear parking camera and electric folding door mirrors. It has a cool set of wheels itself, too – 17-inch diamond-cut alloys with a central ‘Fiat’ hub cover.