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Stellantis extends production halt for electric Fiat 500 on poor demand

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The Fiat 500e was launched in Europe in 2020. It starts at about €30,000 in Italy, but now faces competition from lower-cost EVs, including the C3 from sibling Stellantis brand Citroen. (FIAT)
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Reuters
October 01, 2024 11:58 AM

MILAN -- Stellantis will extend the suspension of production of its electric Fiat 500 until Nov. 1 due to poor demand, the automaker said.

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