Fiat Grizzly Electric SUV: Portugal Price, Range and Full Specs
Published: 05/06/2026
Fiat Grizzly electric SUV: Portugal price and what to expect from an affordable EV
Fiat has just shown the first official images of two new SUVs — the Grizzly and the Grizzly Fastback — and the news matters to anyone hunting for an electric car without paying a fortune. They're the grown-up sibling of the Grande Panda, built on the same underpinnings, and they reach Europe in the second half of 2026 with a simple promise: C-segment space for around €25,000.
For buyers in Portugal, that's significant for a concrete reason. The affordable electric SUV market here is still thin, and most options under €30,000 are small cars. The Grizzly arrives longer, more family-friendly, and — a rare touch in this segment — with a coupe-SUV variant.
Two body styles, one platform: Grizzly and Grizzly Fastback
Fiat presented two body shapes. The Grizzly is the classic SUV, with upright lines and a tall roof designed to maximise interior space and cabin height. The Grizzly Fastback trades some of that height for a sloping roofline and a sportier profile, while keeping decent longitudinal cargo capacity.
Both sit on the Stellantis Smart Car platform, the same one underpinning the Grande Panda, the Citroën C3 Aircross and the Opel Frontera. At roughly 4.4 metres long (under 4.5 m), the Grizzly is half a metre longer than the Grande Panda — and most of that goes to rear passenger legroom and the boot, which Fiat promises will be best in class.
Fiat Grizzly electric range, battery and charging
The electric version is the one we care about here. Fiat offers two batteries: a 44 kWh LFP pack with 302 km of WLTP range, and a larger 54 kWh option that pushes range to around 400 km. The front motor produces 113 hp and 124 Nm — modest figures, but in keeping with a car built for city use and everyday commuting, not for sprinting.
What those numbers mean in practice: the 44 kWh battery covers a full week of urban driving without plugging in. For anyone regularly doing the Lisbon-Porto run, the 54 kWh version is the obvious pick, though it'll likely still want one charging stop along the way.
Fast charging tops out at 100 kW DC, with 10 to 80% done in about 30 minutes. It's not the quickest on the market, but it's enough for a coffee break at a motorway service area. On the MOBI.E network (Portugal's public charging network) or a highway fast charger, you'll recover enough range for another 200 km while you stretch your legs.
How much does the Fiat Grizzly cost in Portugal
Here we're in estimate territory — Fiat hasn't announced Portuguese prices yet. What we know: the range starts at €20,000-21,000 for the combustion and mild-hybrid versions, with the electric version pencilled in around €25,000-30,000 across Europe. In the UK it's quoted at about £25,000.
For Portugal, one factor works in the EV's favour: the ISV exemption (ISV is Portugal's vehicle purchase tax) and the reduced IUC (annual road tax) that apply to fully electric cars. Unlike the petrol or hybrid versions, the electric Grizzly pays no purchase tax at the point of sale — which narrows the price gap between EV and combustion compared with other markets. A realistic estimate puts the entry-level electric Grizzly somewhere between €27,000 and €30,000 in Portugal, depending on trim and any purchase incentives in force.
Fiat Grizzly specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Body styles | SUV + Fastback (coupe-SUV) |
| Length | about 4.4 m |
| Height | 1.66 m |
| Width (with mirrors) | 1.85 m |
| Platform | Stellantis Smart Car |
| Petrol | 1.2 3-cyl, 100 hp, 205 Nm |
| Mild-hybrid 48V | 1.2 MHEV, 110 / 145 hp |
| Electric motor | 113 hp, 124 Nm (front) |
| Battery | 44 kWh LFP (54 kWh option) |
| WLTP range | about 302 km (44 kWh) / 400 km (54 kWh) |
| Charging | up to 100 kW DC, 10-80% in about 30 min |
| Infotainment | 10.25" touchscreen, 10" driver display |
| Launch | Fastback June 2026, SUV autumn 2026 |
Fiat kept the interior faithful to the Grande Panda philosophy: hard-wearing materials, bright contrast stitching, nods to the historic Lingotto factory, and even recycled bamboo fibre. The climate controls are physical buttons — a choice many buyers will welcome — and the charging cable is integrated and accessible through the front bumper.
Fiat Grizzly vs Skoda Epiq vs Kia EV2: which to choose
The Grizzly doesn't arrive alone. Two other affordable electric SUVs launch in 2026 and will go head-to-head with it.
| Model | Length | Battery | WLTP range | Estimated price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Grizzly EV | about 4.4 m | 44 / 54 kWh | 302 / 400 km | about €25,000-28,000 |
| Skoda Epiq | about 4.2 m | 37 / 52 kWh | 305 / 425 km | from about €25,000 |
| Kia EV2 | about 4.2 m | 58 kWh | 400-450 km | under €30,000 |
All three play in the same price band, but with different philosophies. The Skoda Epiq has a huge boot (475 litres) and slightly faster charging, but it's shorter. The Kia EV2 offers the biggest battery and best range of the trio, with good rear space, but a smaller boot and a tendency to be the most expensive.
The Grizzly's trump card is being the longest of the three — closer to the C-segment — and the only one that also comes as a coupe-SUV and with petrol and hybrid versions alongside the EV. For anyone who wants a single model where you pick the powertrain to suit your budget and use, that's a genuine advantage.
When does the Fiat Grizzly arrive in Portugal
The European calendar puts the Fastback first, in June 2026, followed by the SUV in autumn 2026. The launch covers Europe and the Middle East & Africa region, with production split across several plants — one of them in Kénitra, Morocco.
All the figures are provisional until Fiat publishes the final spec sheet and the Portuguese price list. But the direction is clear: there's now another serious affordable electric SUV heading to our market. It's worth keeping an eye on the second-half pricing announcements — that's where we'll see whether the electric Grizzly really lands below the psychological €30,000 barrier in Portugal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fiat hasn't announced Portuguese prices yet. Across Europe the electric version is pencilled in around €25,000-30,000, with the combustion and mild-hybrid range starting at €20,000-21,000. Because fully electric cars get an ISV exemption and reduced IUC in Portugal, a realistic estimate puts the entry-level electric Grizzly between €27,000 and €30,000, depending on trim and any purchase incentives in force.
The electric Grizzly offers two LFP batteries: the 44 kWh pack claims around 302 km WLTP, while the larger 54 kWh option pushes range to roughly 400 km. In practice the 44 kWh version covers a full week of urban driving, while the 54 kWh is the safer pick for anyone regularly doing trips like Lisbon-Porto, albeit with one charging stop along the way.
The European calendar puts the Grizzly Fastback first, in June 2026, followed by the classic SUV in autumn 2026, as part of a second-half 2026 global launch. Production is split across several plants, including Kénitra in Morocco. Final Portuguese pricing and the definitive spec sheet are only expected closer to its arrival in showrooms.
All three play in the same price band (around €25,000-30,000) but with different philosophies. The Grizzly is the longest (about 4.4 m, closer to the C-segment) and the only one that also comes as a coupe-SUV and with petrol and hybrid versions alongside the EV. The Skoda Epiq stands out for its huge 475-litre boot, while the Kia EV2 offers the biggest battery (58 kWh) and best range of the trio, though it tends to be the most expensive.
The Grizzly supports DC fast charging up to 100 kW, doing 10 to 80% in about 30 minutes. It's not the quickest on the market, but it's enough for a service-area break, recovering enough range for roughly another 200 km. At home or on an AC wallbox, a full charge is done overnight, ideal for the everyday urban use the car is designed for.