Before its official unveiling at the 2012 L.A. Auto Show, Fiat has released the first photos of its 500E electric car. The 2013 Fiat 500e also will make an appearance on the American Music Awards this Sunday.
Information apart from the photos showing a slightly modified exterior, a different lower white front fascia, badging just in front of the rear wheels, aero underbody lip and lower side sills.
The Fiat 500e also gained unique five-spoke wheels, which boast narrow openings in order to cheat the wind.
Interior revisions appear to be equally restrained and gets a white and orange contrasting color job. Other changes to the interior include a redesigned gauge cluster and push buttons instead of the regular gear shifter.
The 2013 Fiat 500e will ditch the regular 500's 1.4-liter gasoline engine for an electric motor with 100 hp (75 kW).
Fiat/Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has previously indicated the automaker expects will lose something in the area of $10,000 on each EV it builds.
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