Made in Italy

The Fiat 500e Giorgio Armani Collector’s Edition is now available to order for UK customers. The car blends Italian style and modern sustainability as Fiat celebrates its 125th anniversary.

A second collaboration

This isn’t the first time that Fiat and Giorgio Armani have come together to create something. Back in 2020, the fashion house presented a one-off eco-friendly Fiat 500 concept car as part of a charity project in support of Leonardo Di Caprio’s Earth Alliance organisation.

The one-off car, fitted with innovative anti-pollution and anti-bacterial technology, was auctioned off alongside two other Fiat 500 concept designs.

Range and charge time

The 500e Giorgio Armani is powered by a 42kWh battery giving 193 miles of range, and a 116bhp single electric motor driving the front wheels. A 10-80% charge can be achieved in 30 minutes due to its 85kW maximum charging speed.

Exterior

The Italian designers were apparently focused on “minimising contrasts and embellishments” to achieve a sleek look that aligns with the Armani aesthetic. The Giorgio Armani touch is most noticeably displayed on the wheels, which have been custom crafted as well as displaying the GA logo.

The 500e Giorgio Armani also boasts Full LED Infinity Design headlamps and a modern glass roof.

Two exclusive colours

The Fiat 500e Giorgio Armani Collector’s Edition is available in two exclusive colours, Ceramic Greige and Dark Green.

Ceramic Greige is a new shade invented by Armani and merges grey and beige to produce a distinctive hue that Fiat says “reflects the innovative spirit of the collaboration.” Dark Green is a more recognisable colour in the world of Armani and is produced in a metallic finish.

Interior

Inside, the dashboard has a laser-cut wood finish and anodized trim, while the seat inserts have chevron stitching and 3D patterns.

The seats have been finished using the highest-quality tailoring techniques. The Armani logo is featured on the headrests. Giorgio Armani’s signature can also be seen on the dashboard, door interior, and rear window.

The seats are finished in a way that is said to represent classic tailoring techniques and the Armani logo is embossed into the headrest, as well as the dashboard, the interior of the door and the rear window.

The latest technology

This small hatchback is loaded with plenty of technology, with passengers benefitting from a premium JBL audio system. There is a 7-inch display, and 10.25-inch touch screen while the car is also Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatible.

The 500e Giorgio Armani is also fitted with the latest ADAS and a Level 2 assisted driving system for functionality and safety.

Price

The Fiat 500e Giorgio Armani Collector’s Edition is available from £33,995. First deliveries in the UK are expected to take place in early 2025 and come with a dedicated welcome letter signed by Fiat CEO Olivier Francois and Giorgio Armani.

words: Mike Booth
pictures & video: Fiat - Stellantis