Fiat has electrified its entire model range with today’s release of the 500X and Tipo ‘Hybrid’ models in Europe – but, like the new electric 500, neither will come to Australia.

Both underpinned by Fiat’s Small Wide platform, the duo now feature 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance on their Firefly 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engines, producing 95kW and 240Nm which is sent to the front wheels through a seven-speed, dual-clutch gearbox.

Although these cars won’t come to Australia, where the standard 500 and Ducato are now Fiat’s only offerings, the introduction of the two hybrid models means all of the Italian manufacturer’s line-up features some form of electrification, achieving its target of doing so by the end of 2022.

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Fiat CEO Olivier Francois said the manufacturer’s next goal is to have a fully-electric variant for every model, starting next year.

“The Fiat journey toward electrification continues,” said Francois.

“With the launch of the new 500X Hybrid and Tipo Hybrid, equipped with new 48-Volt Hybrid technology, the FIAT range is now fully electrified. We can now provide all our customers with a sustainable mobility solution, whatever their mobility needs, with simple technology and at an affordable cost.

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“I am extremely proud of this for its consistency with our vision: ‘It’s only green when it’s green for all.’ And there’s more. Our journey toward sustainable mobility for all continues, with the aim – as I have previously announced – to launch a new vehicle every year, starting as soon as 2023. Each model will have an electric motor, to achieve a fully electric line-up from 2027.”

Fiat had previously pencilled in a five-year period between 2025 and 2030 to convert its model range to fully-electric, with the new target of 2027 gives the iconic marque just five years to make its model range all-electric.

Parent company Stellantis has previously said electric vehicles will contribute to 70 per cent of sales in Europe and 40 per cent the United States by 2030.

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