# Cheapest new EV in US is tiny and tops out at 19 mph

A new electric vehicle, billed as the cheapest in America, is smaller than a ping-pong table and has a top speed of just 19 mph. The vehicle is classified as a low-speed electric car, making it suitable only for neighborhood or campus use. Its price and limitations highlight the trade-offs in making EVs more affordable.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/transportation/962753/fiat-topolino-ev-us-price-specs-micromobiilty) — 2026-07-08T13:57:53-04:00