A few days ago, on September 7, 2023, the first serial copy of the update Fiat 600e out of shacklesStellantis plant in Tychy, Poland. Production began two months after the official presentation of the new Italian electric SUV, which took place in Turin on July 4.
This first Fiat 600e, produced on the assembly lines of the concern’s Polish plant, is the La Prima version, a high-end trim in the original “Orange Sun of Italy” color.
Fiat 600e: more than 600 km mileage in the city
The new Fiat 600e is a 100% electric SUV from the B segment, which is a new generation of the iconic model that emphasizes its joyful and sophisticated character. her 100% electric motor with a capacity of 156 horsepower associated with a Battery 54 kWhwhich has a range of over 400 km in the WLTP combined cycle and over 600 km in the urban cycle, all with a range of state-of-the-art safety equipment.
For its launch, two 100% electric versions are offered: the Fiat 600e La Prima, as well as the Fiat 600e RED. Orders were opened this summer, at starting prices from €35,900. The micro-hybrid engine should join the new model’s catalog with the 136 horsepower 1.2-liter 48V hybrid that also powers other models from the Franco-Italian group, such as the Peugeot 3008.
Tychy: Polish factory with more than 10 million cars
It was officially opened in 1975, the Stellantis factory in Tychy will soon celebrate its 50th anniversary. It began its production activities for the Fiat brand, in particular with the Cinquecento, Uno, Seicento and other Pandas. Various models were produced there, such as the Lancia Ypsilon, Ford Ka II or the famous Fiat and Abarth 500. Today, the three teams of employees number more than 2,000 people.
Today, the Polish plant produces the Jeep Avenger, Fiat 500 and Fiat Panda, as well as the new Fiat 600 with a new optimized production system called “Stellantis Production Way”, which optimizes production in all areas of activity, including quality and energy efficiency. In December 2022, the Tykha plant had no less 10.8 million cars were produced since 1975.
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Source: Auto Plus
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