Fiat Grande Panda EV Review – Nostalgia, Recharged

Fiat brings back an icon — but does the new all-electric Grande Panda live up to the legend? Steve Fowler gives his full verdict after a hands-on review and test drive. In this episode of Drive Smart, The Independent’s EV Editor Steve Fowler takes the all-new Fiat Grande Panda EV for a spin. With its retro-inspired design and compact practicality, this modern remake of the iconic Panda aims to blend nostalgia with next-gen city driving. But is it just style, or is there substance too? 00:00 – Intro & the return of an icon 00:42 – The original 1980s Fiat Panda 01:50 – First look at the new Grande Panda 03:12 – Design details: retro meets modern 04:48 – Interior overview & practicality 06:25 – On the road: how it drives 09:15 – Steve’s verdict: why he loves it 11:42 – Final thoughts & who this EV is for 13:10 – Subscribe & more Drive Smart 🔔: Subscribe for more EV reviews:    / @theindependentsport   🚗: More from Drive Smart:    • Skoda Enyaq Updated: What’s New in 2025?   📖: Read more from Steve: https://www.independent.co.uk/author/... #FiatGrandePanda #DriveSmart #evreview Presenter: Steve Fowler Video Producer: Mohammad Shams Executive Producer: Tom Richell Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n Independent Sport brings you the latest and greatest in global sporting events, featuring expert analysis and reliable updates from the biggest fixtures on the planet. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent Find us on social: TikTok /   / independentsport   Instagram /   / independentsport   X (Twitter) /   / independent   Facebook /   / theindependentonline   Download the iOS & Android app: https://tinyurl.com/2s3ts5dh Sign up to our newsletters: https://tinyurl.com/2bmw565x Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust: https://www.independent.co.uk/donations