Fiat remembers old virtues. On their own and on foreign side: The study Centoventi should be so mass suitable and as cheap as the model T of Ford. Also with the color concept one was inspired by the US oldie.
"Electromobility for all," is the motto of Fiat's new small car study Concept Centoventi. Thanks to its modular design, the city car, which is kept extremely affordable, can be adapted to suit one's own taste and needs.
The fact that the quite classic designed hatchback model at first glance reminds of Fiat's successful times with the mass models Uno and Panda I, should not be a coincidence. What the two micro-cars were for the petrol car is to represent the Centoventi for the e-era: "democratic" mobility for all. Cheap but cool.
Only available color, so the idea, is a somewhat cheerless gray. The limited color choice is reminiscent of the only available in black Ford Model T, the beginning of the 20. Century made the car a mass phenomenon. And soon after its monotony failed, as with the car market and the need for individualization of the clientele grew. A mistake that Fiat does not want to repeat. In order for buyers to make the car their own personal item, there is a selection of different stickers, bumper types and roof modules. On request, even a soft top can be had, which makes the small car to convertible.
The interior also offers space for private. The dashboard has small holes that allow the installation of additional components of any shape and function thanks to a Lego-type plug-in system. On standard instruments omitted the study, instead you can hook your own smartphone behind the wheel.
The drive of the 3,70 meter long city car is electric, but can also be adapted to personal wishes and needs. Thus, the factory range of 100 kilometers can be expanded by up to four further battery modules at any time up to 500 kilometers. The upgrade batteries should not only be sold, but also rented. One of the batteries can also be removed and recharge in the living room in the socket.
Although the Centoventi is a study, Fiat is obviously quite serious about the concept. The manufacturer speaks relatively concretely of a future and promotes the model as the cheapest battery electric car on the market, which is also the easiest to clean, repair and maintain and with lower risk of damage and lower total cost of ownership for the models of the competition.