Fiat

Fiat sold over 50 million units of its iconic city cars — the original 500 put an entire nation on wheels in 1957, and the modern version remains a design icon with 300,000 annual sales globally. It is cheaper than #7 (Ducati) by a wide margin, with the 2026 Fiat 500e starting at $34,000, while the average Ducati motorcycle costs $18,000. The electric 500e achieves a range of 199 miles per charge, 15% more than the typical urban EV. Fiat's Abarth performance division produces the 595, which sprints from 0-60 mph in 6.7 seconds, faster than any other subcompact car in its class.