Which Fiat 500 Do You Have?
Fiat sold two 500s side by side in the UK, and only one of them is electric. Which page applies to you depends on which car is on your driveway.
| Car | Spark plugs? | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Fiat 500 Hybrid (series 312) — 1.0 mild-hybrid petrol | Yes — three, one per cylinder | No data available. We have not been able to source a spark plug reference for this engine from the catalogues we check, and we will not publish a part number we cannot stand behind. |
| Fiat 500e (series 332) — battery electric | No | No spark plugs and no glow plugs. An electric motor has no ignition system of any kind. |
Recommended Spark Plugs for Fiat 500
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- Correction. An earlier version of this page stated that the Fiat 500 is a fully electric vehicle. That was wrong: the 500 Hybrid was on UK sale throughout this period alongside the 500e, and it is a petrol engine with spark plugs.
How to tell them apart: the 500e has no exhaust pipe, a charge flap on the rear offside wing and 500e badging. The Hybrid has a conventional exhaust and a manual gearbox with a clutch pedal.
The two are separate vehicles in the parts catalogues, with different wiper arms and different service parts. Do not assume a part listed for one fits the other.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Fiat 500e have spark plugs?
No. The 500e (series 332) is fully battery-electric. It has no internal combustion engine, so it has no spark plugs and no glow plugs either.
Does the Fiat 500 Hybrid have spark plugs?
Yes. The 500 Hybrid (series 312) uses a 1.0-litre mild-hybrid petrol engine. It is a three-cylinder, so it takes three plugs. We have not yet been able to source the specific plug from a manufacturer catalogue, so we do not publish one here rather than guess.
Is the Fiat 500 electric or petrol?
Both, depending on which car you have. Fiat sold the electric 500e (series 332) and the petrol 500 Hybrid (series 312) alongside each other in the UK. They are separate vehicles in the parts catalogues and share very few service parts.
What maintenance does the Fiat 500e need?
Brake fluid changes, cabin filter replacement, tyres and periodic battery health checks. Regenerative braking does most of the slowing, so brake pads typically last considerably longer than on a petrol car.
How we check fitment for this guide
We cross-reference fitment figures against manufacturer specifications and OE-supplier catalogue data where available, and matched to the standard codes that actually govern fit — battery type/group sizes, wiper lengths and fitting types, bulb fitment codes, tyre size markings, and oil specifications. We work by make, model, year, engine, and build date, because a single model can take different parts across its life. Where the right part depends on your exact vehicle, we tell you to confirm by registration or VIN. More on our method →