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Fiat Koala EV Could Launch in 2028
Fiat's panda-inspired electric city car may debut around 2028 using Citroën 2CV platform.
In brief
Fiat's panda-inspired electric city car may debut around 2028 using Citroën 2CV platform. Fiat plans to launch an affordable electric city car called Koala in 2028, sharing the Citroën 2CV platform. Originally reported by mint.
Fiat Koala EV Launch Timeline
Fiat is preparing a small affordable electric city car possibly called Koala on the same platform as Citroën 2CV.
“Fiat Koala EV could launch around 2028: Panda-inspired city car shares Citroën 2CV platform”
Koala Name and Branding Strategy
Fiat has trademarked Koala but will not retro the 2CV design, using Panda styling cues instead.
“Fiat CEO Arnaud Belloni said the name fits the brand's tradition of naming cars after animals and separates electric models from combustion-engined Panda.”
Technical Specifications
Expected range of 200-300 km with battery capacity of 25-35 kWh, but details not confirmed.
“A report from German automotive publication Electrive indicates the car might be under four metres and one tonne.”
European E-car Platform
The Koala uses Stellantis' E-car platform designed for small low-cost cars under Europe's proposed E-car category.
“The European E-car framework is a proposal to promote small car manufacture with a maximum length of 4.2 metres.”
Price and Launch Date
Expected entry price of €15,000 for both Fiat and Citroën versions, with Koala launching around 2028.
“The Citroën 2CV concept is expected to be produced in 2028. Fiat hasn't announced a formal reveal date for its potential sister car.”
Design Inspiration
Fiat may draw from winning design Ippo chosen by public vote in university student design competition.
“The company could also take inspiration from the winning design, Ippo, which was chosen by a public vote in Fiat's design competition for Italian university students.”
The essence
Fiat plans to launch an affordable electric city car called Koala in 2028, sharing the Citroën 2CV platform.
