Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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One: The Power. 117 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque. It’s not a Tesla Plaid, but it’s 'peppy'—it feels way faster than the 8.5-second 0-60 suggests.

Two: The Tech. You get a wireless charging shelf that actually fits modern phones and the same Uconnect system found in the Alfa Romeo Tonale.

Three: The Compromise. No front trunk, and 7.5 cubic feet of space in the back. That’s about two carry-ons.

It’s the ultimate second car for the family, but could it be your only car? I’m Armen, and this is the 500e.

This is Armen Hareyan from Torque News. Please follow us at twitter.com/torquenewsauto on Twitter and torquenews.com for daily automotive news. Also, follow us on Telegram at https://t.me/teslaev