Fiat Grande Panda 54 kWh in Portugal: 400 km Range, Price and Rivals
Published: 07/11/2026
Fiat Grande Panda with 400 km range: the new 54 kWh battery
An extra 80 km of range, with no change to the motor or the styling. On 28 October 2026 Fiat opened orders in the Netherlands for a Fiat Grande Panda 54 kWh version, which lifts the electric Grande Panda's WLTP range from 320 km to up to 400 km. The 44 kWh car stays on sale alongside it.
For anyone in Portugal shopping for an electric city car, this fixes the model's biggest weakness: a range that made every longer trip a planning exercise. There is a trade-off that Grande Panda fans will notice, though, and there's no confirmed price or launch date for Portugal yet.
What changes with the Fiat Grande Panda 54 kWh
Everything new sits under the floor. Another 10 kWh of battery adds roughly 25% more range. The rest carries over: the same 83 kW (113 hp) front-wheel-drive motor, the same exterior with its "pixel" LED headlights, the same cabin.
| Spec | Grande Panda 44 kWh | Grande Panda 54 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 44 kWh LFP | 54 kWh |
| WLTP range | 320 km | up to 400 km |
| Motor | 83 kW / 113 hp, front-wheel drive | 83 kW / 113 hp, front-wheel drive |
| AC charging | 7.4 kW (with built-in coiled cable) | 11 kW, separate cable |
| DC charging | 100 kW (20-80% in about 26 min) | 100 kW |
| Trims (Netherlands) | Pop, Icon, La Prima | Pop, Icon, La Prima |
| Length / width / height | 3.99 m / 1.76 m / 1.57 m | unchanged |
| Wheelbase | 2.54 m | unchanged |
| Boot | 361 litres | unchanged |
Underneath is Stellantis' Smart Car platform, shared with the Citroën ë-C3, and production stays in Kragujevac, Serbia. Fiat hasn't yet said what chemistry the new battery uses.
Fiat Grande Panda 400 km range: what to expect on the road
That 400 km is a homologation figure. One Italian dealer already lists 392 to 400 km depending on trim, since wheels and equipment affect the result. In real driving, speed, temperature, load and climate control will all eat into it, and on the motorway the gain is likely to be smaller than on the mixed cycle.
It still makes a difference. Lisbon to Porto is about 300 km: in the 44 kWh car that motorway run nearly always means a charging stop. With 54 kWh the margin goes from tight to comfortable.
The catch: goodbye to the retractable charging cable
One of the Grande Panda's most charming ideas was the coiled charging cable hidden in the nose, pulled out like a garden hose to charge at 7.4 kW AC. The 54 kWh version loses it. Fiat says the system couldn't handle the 11 kW of the new onboard charger.
In return, every 54 kWh variant gets 11 kW AC charging as standard, with a separate cable. Here's what a full 0-100% charge takes:
- At 7.4 kW: about 7 hours
- At 11 kW: about 5 hours (requires a three-phase supply)
This is where it gets practical. Most Portuguese homes run on single-phase power, where 11 kW simply isn't available. At a public AC charger on the MOBI.E network (Portugal's national public charging network) or a three-phase wallbox at work, the benefit is real. For fast charging, the side port still accepts up to 100 kW DC.
Fiat Grande Panda electric price in Portugal: what we know
Let's be clear: Fiat hasn't announced a price or date for the 54 kWh version in Portugal. What we have are reference points.
| Reference | Price |
|---|---|
| Netherlands, 54 kWh Pop | €27,499 |
| Italy, 54 kWh (dealer, indicative MY2027) | Pop €25,900 / Icon €27,650 / La Prima €30,650 |
| Spain, 44 kWh (from) | €24,450 |
| Portugal, 44 kWh RED (DECO, 2025) | about €23,550 |
| Portugal, 44 kWh La Prima (DECO, 2025) | €26,547 |
The Italian prices come from a single dealer and aren't official. There's also a discrepancy over what the bigger battery costs: Motor.es and Elbil Radar put the premium at €2,000 over the 44 kWh car, while AutoNext says just €1,000. We haven't been able to confirm which is right.
How much could the Fiat Grande Panda 54 kWh cost in Portugal
If that €1,000 to €2,000 premium carries over here, the entry 54 kWh car would land somewhere between €24,500 and €25,500, starting from the roughly €23,550 of the 44 kWh RED. Treat that as an estimate, not a price. Note too that in Portugal the base trim is called RED rather than Pop, so the line-up may be arranged differently.
Working in its favour: as an EV, the Grande Panda is exempt from ISV (Portugal's vehicle purchase tax) and IUC (annual road tax), and company buyers benefit from the lower autonomous taxation rates on electric cars. It's worth checking whether the Fundo Ambiental (the government's EV purchase incentive) has funds open when you buy.
When it arrives in Portugal
No date yet. Italian media suggest Stellantis is launching the long-range version first in more mature EV markets, with Italy in a second wave. Fiat Italy's website already mentions the 400 km figure, which points to a wider rollout. Portugal will likely follow the Spanish and Italian timeline, but that's our reading, not an announcement.
Fiat Grande Panda vs Citroën ë-C3, Renault 5 and the rest
The 44 kWh Grande Panda shares almost everything with the Citroën ë-C3: platform, 44 kWh LFP battery, 113 hp and 320 km WLTP. With 54 kWh, the Fiat now has a clear range advantage over its French cousin, at least until Citroën responds.
| Model | Battery | WLTP range | DC charging | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Grande Panda 54 kWh | 54 kWh | up to 400 km | 100 kW | 113 hp |
| Fiat Grande Panda 44 kWh | 44 kWh LFP | 320 km | 100 kW | 113 hp |
| Renault 5 (larger battery) | 52 kWh | 400 km | n/a | n/a |
| Hyundai Inster (larger battery) | 49 kWh | 355 km | n/a | 115 hp |
| Dacia Spring | 26.8 kWh LFP | 228 km | 30 kW | 65 hp |
The most direct rival is now the 52 kWh Renault 5, which also claims 400 km. The Grande Panda answers with more space: a 361-litre boot against 326 litres for the Renault 5 with the 40 kWh battery. The BYD Dolphin Surf plays at a lower price point with less range, making it more of an alternative to the 44 kWh car than to the new one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fiat has not announced Portuguese pricing yet. In the Netherlands the 54 kWh Pop starts at €27,499, and European sources put the premium over the 44 kWh version at €1,000 to €2,000. Starting from the roughly €23,550 asked for the 44 kWh RED in Portugal, an entry-level 54 kWh could land between €24,500 and €25,500, though this is only an estimate. As an EV, it is exempt from ISV and IUC.
There is no confirmed date for Portugal. Orders opened first in the Netherlands on 28 October 2026 for the Pop, Icon and La Prima trims, and Italian press reports suggest Italy will follow in a second wave. Fiat's Italian website already mentions the 400 km figure, so Portugal is expected to follow the southern European rollout, but nothing has been officially announced.
WLTP range rises from 320 km to up to 400 km with the 54 kWh battery (one Italian dealer lists 392 to 400 km depending on trim). In DECO PROteste's test, the 44 kWh version managed about 253 km, close to 80% of its rated figure. If that ratio holds, the 54 kWh should cover around 300 km in everyday use, and less on the motorway at steady speed, in cold weather or with climate control running.
A full charge of the 54 kWh battery takes about 5 hours at 11 kW on three-phase AC, or about 7 hours at 7.4 kW. Since most Portuguese homes have single-phase supply, the 11 kW rate only applies on a three-phase wallbox or a MOBI.E public AC charger. DC fast charging goes up to 100 kW. Note that this version drops the coiled cable built into the nose, so you need a separate cable.
The Citroën ë-C3 shares the Smart Car platform, the 113 hp motor and the 44 kWh battery with 320 km of range, so the 54 kWh Grande Panda gains roughly an 80 km range advantage. The 52 kWh Renault 5 is the closest rival, also rated at 400 km WLTP, but the Fiat offers more boot space: 361 litres versus 326 litres for the Renault 5 with the 40 kWh battery. The final verdict will depend on the price Fiat sets for Portugal.
Fiat Grande Panda 54 kWh vs 44 kWh: which to buy
The 44 kWh version still makes sense if you mostly drive in town, charge at home on a single-phase socket and like the convenience of the coiled cable. For daily commuting in Lisbon or Porto, 320 km WLTP is plenty.
The 54 kWh is for drivers who use the motorway often, live outside the big cities or have access to three-phase AC charging. If the premium ends up at €1,000, it's an easy call. At €2,000, it's worth running the numbers on how many kilometres you cover in a year.
If you'd rather not wait, the used market is worth a look for a 44 kWh Grande Panda. The next thing to watch is Fiat Portugal's official announcement: the 54 kWh price will decide whether this becomes the go-to affordable EV in our market.