The battle of the premium EV golf carts is heating up. Fiat announced this week that its tiny Topolino EV is now available in the United States. Its parent company, Stellantis, says the launch marks its first entry into the “fast-growing” U.S. micromobility segment. The Topolino, which means “little mouse” in Italian, is an 8-foot-long, low-speed EV that starts at just $13,995, plus an additional destination fee. “Topolino represents a new chapter for the brand in the U.S. – defined not just by size, but by purpose,” said Olivier Francois, FIAT brand CEO, in a press release. “With Topolino, we bring a feeling, a lifestyle, a reminder that mobility can be joyful, expressive and beautifully simple.” © Fiat The company says the vehicle was designed for “life beyond crowded streets — from coastal drives and resort communities to private neighborhoods.”
That sounds a lot like the pitch from Amble, the electric buggy startup from Apple design veteran Julian Hoenig. The startup publicly launched its first EV, the Amble One, last month. The company described the minimalist electric buggy as part of a new category of lightweight EVs built for short trips. Like the Topolino, Amble says its vehicle is designed for short-range rides through places like coastal paths, villages, neighborhoods, and private estates.
