Gen1 500e battery lifespan

[Hermione_Granger]

I'm back in the 500e family with a used 2013 model and I'm curious about the lifespan of the original battery. Has anyone here reached 250k miles on their Gen1 500e battery without a replacement?

I've been looking at the community-submitted battery data and my own OBD readings, and it seems like my battery has around 2/3 of its original capacity. I'm wondering if there's any data out there that can help predict how much longer it will last.

I'd love to hear from anyone who has experience with Gen1 500e batteries and can share their insights.

 

[ed6587]

The OBD data for battery health in the 2013-19 500e is quite unreliable! Seriously, my own car has gone from a wild 100% down to about 75% after just 120 miles of city driving. Talk about a mood swing!

Anyways, just keep in mind, that with a little TLC and the right charging habits, these battery packs can hang in there for quite a while. Plus, Fiat’s programming does a solid job of helping them last longer.

 

[coldvein099]

You know, the lifespan and performance of EV batteries, like in the FIAT 500e, can really vary based on a few different factors. It depends on your driving habits, the weather where you live, and how you charge the battery. So whether you're just running errands around town or parked at home, it all makes a difference!

 

[r0br@ceR2]

I can't speak for Fiats, but with my Zoe Q210 Intense (2014 model, 21kWh battery), I've noticed the on-board range display can be a bit funky. In the winter, it might only show a range of 62 miles, while in the summer it jumps up to 94 miles.

Here's a trick I use: Every few months, when the display range dips down to around 87 miles, I do a reset. After that, the range usually jumps back up to somewhere between 108 miles and reccommend checking your owner's manual for the specific reset procedure for your Zoe model.

Just a heads up: I've never quite reached the advertised 130 mile range, not even when the car was brand new. But this reset trick helps me get a more accurate picture of how far I can go on a single charge

 

[Sandy]

I can't speak for Fiats, but with my Zoe Q210 Intense (2014 model, 21kWh battery), I've noticed the on-board range display can be a bit funky. In the winter, it might only show a range of 62 miles, while in the summer it jumps up to 94 miles.

Here's a trick I use: Every few months, when the display range dips down to around 87 miles, I do a reset. After that, the range usually jumps back up to somewhere between 108 miles and reccommend checking your owner's manual for the specific reset procedure for your Zoe model.

Just a heads up: I've never quite reached the advertised 130 mile range, not even when the car was brand new. But this reset trick helps me get a more accurate picture of how far I can go on a single charge

My experience with range displays has been similar. It’s wild how much they can fluctuate with seasons. That reset trick sounds like a solid way to get more accurate readings, great tip...