Fiat
Fiat hybrid and electric car service and repairs
We work on the electric Fiat 500e and on Fiat models with a mild hybrid system. They are very different technologies: one is a fully electric car, the other a petrol engine helped by a small electric system.
Why take your Fiat to a specialist
Electrified Fiat cars aren’t repaired like a petrol car. Without the right equipment and high-voltage experience, the diagnosis stays half done.
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500e: two battery options
The Fiat 500e launched in 2020 came with a 24 kWh or a 42 kWh battery. It matters when estimating real range and checking the battery’s condition.
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Mild hybrid: not a full hybrid
On the Hybrid versions, a belt-driven starter-generator and a small battery help the engine at start-up and under acceleration, but the car doesn’t drive on electric power. Problems usually relate to this system or its battery.
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Diagnostics across the whole electrified system
We read the codes from every control unit involved and measure the battery, inverter and charging. We separate a weak module from a flat 12 V battery, a connector or a software fault.
We test first, then suggest
What we do on Fiat hybrids and EVs
We handle the systems we see most often on electrified cars, from the high-voltage battery to charging, brakes and maintenance.
Many Fiat owners come to us after the range dropped, after a dashboard message or after a quote for a new battery. We test first and tell you what we confirmed.
- High-voltage battery diagnostics
- Testing every module and the battery’s condition
- The charging system, where relevant
- The 12 V battery and the DC-DC converter
- Regenerative and friction braking
- Battery and inverter cooling
- Maintenance: filters, fluids, tyres
- Software, where we have access for the make
Fiat models we see often
Every model has its weak points. Here is what we know about the most common ones:
When to bring your Fiat in
It makes sense when range drops, charging fails, a warning message appears or another garage lacks the equipment for the electrified side.
Warning light or reduced power
The system is protecting itself. We check the battery, inverter and signals before any expensive part.
Less and less electric range
Battery wear, a weak module or a cooling problem reduces range. The test shows the cause.
Charging from the socket fails
The cause can be the cable, the port, the on-board charger or the station. We separate them by testing, not by replacing parts in turn.
The 12 V battery keeps going flat
Electrified cars charge the 12 V battery from the main battery, through the DC-DC converter. If it keeps going flat, we check the converter, not just the battery.
Frequently asked questions about Fiat hybrids and EVs
Do you work on Fiat hybrids and electric cars?+
Yes, on the common electrified Fiat models. When you book, we confirm from the VIN what we can do on your car.
Can you check the battery’s condition?+
Yes. We test the battery before any replacement quote and tell you what we found and what options you have.
Is it cheaper than a dealer?+
Often, yes, because we repair only what is faulty rather than replacing whole assemblies. If the car is still under the manufacturer’s warranty or has an open recall, we tell you to go to a dealer first, where the fix is free.
How long does it take?+
It varies from case to case: it depends on the model, the fault and the parts. We give you an estimate after talking through the symptoms or after the diagnosis.
Find out what is wrong with your Fiat
Book a check. We tell you the cause and whether the next step is the battery, the charging or maintenance.