Science & Tech · Gadgets & EVs · 4 hrs ago
Fiat Topolino becomes street-legal in the US for 2027
Fiat has made the Topolino legal on US public roads as a low-speed vehicle for the 2027 model year.
The tiny electric vehicle was previously limited to private property because its top speed of 19 mph did not qualify it for that status.
The updated version can reach 25 miles per hour and may be driven on roads with speed limits under 35 mph, depending on local rules.
It is offered in three versions: the standard Topolino, the Dolce Vita and the new Open Air.
All three have a starting price of $14,985 including a destination fee, and Fiat says existing owners can get a free upgrade to low-speed-vehicle status.
The Topolino has a range of 46 miles and 8 horsepower, so it is designed for short trips rather than longer journeys.
Fiat says it is also offering the new Open Air model, while the other two versions remain in the lineup.
Fiat’s 2027 Topolino can be driven on public roads in the US as a Low-Speed Vehicle.
The model has a top speed of 25 miles per hour and is allowed on roads with speed limits under 35 mph, depending on the jurisdiction.
The previous version had a top speed of 19 mph and could be driven only on private property.
Fiat is offering a complimentary Low-Speed Vehicle upgrade to customers who bought the earlier version.
The 2027 lineup includes the standard Topolino, the Dolce Vita and the new Open Air.
- Who
- Fiat and customers buying or upgrading the Topolino.
- What
- The 2027 Fiat Topolino is street-legal as a Low-Speed Vehicle. Existing owners can get a complimentary upgrade.
- When
- The 2027 model year launched on Thursday.
- Where
- The United States. It can be driven on roads with speed limits under 35 mph, depending on the jurisdiction.
- Why
- It is now designated as a Low-Speed Vehicle.
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The Topolino was not designated as a Low-Speed Vehicle and could be driven only on private property.
Fiat launched the 2027 model year, with the Topolino street-legal as a Low-Speed Vehicle.
- Top speed
- 25 miles per hour
- Range
- 46 miles
- Power
- 8 horsepower
- Starting price
- $14,985 including a destination fee
- Models
- Standard Topolino, Dolce Vita and Open Air