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# America’s cheapest new EV is smaller than a ping-pong table and tops out at 19mph

**Source:** Unknown  
**Published:** July 8, 2026  
**Original:** https://www.theverge.com/transportation/962753/fiat-topolino-ev-us-price-specs-micromobiilty  

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- [Overview](#overview)

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## Overview

When searching for an affordable electric vehicle these days, there are always tradeoffs. How much range are you willing to sacrifice, how much leg room and storage space, how many features, in the pursuit of that magic sticker price that won't break the bank? The Fiat Topolino is basically the ultimate embodiment of those tradeoffs. […]

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