The Fiat Grande Panda, one of the most anticipated models of the Italian brand, is starting to find a place in the European automotive landscape, with the first registrations of the 100% electric version from December 2024. Fiat has already opened orders , And the electric version of the Grande Panda is positioned in a competitive segment, with a base price of around €24,900 in the majority of European countries (depending on the taxes of each country). However, according to our information, France could well be the only country to offer the electric version at the same price as the hybrid thermal model.
The electric version of the Fiat Grande Panda, as with other brands, is more expensive than the thermal models. But in Belgium, the price of the hybrid thermal version was revealed for the first time at 18 890 €. This price could well be that observed in several other European countries such as Germany, Austria, France or Italy, with variations due to the different taxes and VAT applied in each country. Note that prices for the thermal hybrid and electric versions are not yet available in the United Kingdom, and we will have to wait a little longer to find out how the model will be positioned on this market.
However, it is in France that we notice a very particular initiative. Thanks to significant government aid, notably an ecological bonus of €4,000 and the condition of taking back an old vehicle, the price of the electric Fiat Grande Panda drops to €18,900. So, for the first time, a 100% electric model will be offered at the same price as the hybrid thermal version. A very welcome boost for French buyers, who will now have the opportunity to opt for a zero-emission vehicle at a price equivalent to that of a classic hybrid version.
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If other European countries follow France’s example by increasing ecological aid for electric vehicles, this could create an interesting dynamic in favor of zero-emission models. The energy mix of sales, between electric and hybrid thermal versions, will be interesting to followbecause this situation could well influence the choices of consumers in Europe.
It remains to be seen whether other countries such as Germany, Italy or Austria will decide to implement similar policies. Government support for electric vehicles is already in place in some countries, but it varies widely from nation to nation. If France becomes the first country to offer the electric Fiat Grande Panda at the same price as the hybrid versionthis could mark a turning point in the energy transition of the European automobile.
