Fiat Grande Panda EV Review – Nostalgia, Recharged
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?
Watch more from Drive Smart on Independent TV.
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