Head-to-head
Fiat 500e vs Abarth 500e
The Fiat 500e starts $8,000 (13%) below the Abarth 500e. Here's how that price gap plays out across range, charging, safety and warranty.
Option A · Hatch
Fiat 500e
The reborn Fiat 500 as an EV — built in Mirafiori, Turin. Cute, charming, and unmistakably Italian, but the 311 km WLTP range and tiny 185 L boot make it a city car only.
- From
- $52,500
- Range
- 311 km
- Battery
- 42 kWh
Option B · Hatch
Abarth 500e
Abarth-flavoured Fiat 500e with more power, sharper chassis tuning, and an artificial 'engine note' speaker. A genuinely fun small EV with niche appeal.
- From
- $60,500
- Range
- 270 km
- Battery
- 42 kWh
Key differences at a glance
The biggest material gaps between the Fiat 500e and Abarth 500e, ranked by how much they're likely to matter day-to-day.
- 1
Range · advantage Fiat 500e
The Fiat 500e goes 41 km further on a charge (311 vs 270 km WLTP).
- 2
Price · advantage Fiat 500e
The Fiat 500e undercuts the Abarth 500e by $8,000 (13%) on starting price.
- 3
0–100 km/h · advantage Abarth 500e
The Abarth 500e is 2.0 s quicker to 100 km/h (7 s vs 9 s).
Spec for spec
Highlighted cells show the better number in each row.
Where the Fiat 500e wins
- ▸ Cheaper by $8,000
- ▸ 41 km longer WLTP range
Where the Abarth 500e wins
- ▸ Quicker 0–100 km/h (7s vs 9s)
Fiat 500e
What we like
- ✓ Genuine Italian design charm
- ✓ Compact 3.6 m length perfect for city parking
- ✓ Quick 25-min DC charge (10-80%)
What we don't
- ✕ Just 3-year vehicle warranty
- ✕ Tiny 185 L boot
- ✕ 4-star ANCAP rating trails most rivals
Abarth 500e
What we like
- ✓ Genuinely entertaining small EV to drive
- ✓ Iconic Abarth styling
- ✓ Distinctive simulated engine sound
What we don't
- ✕ Range under 280 km WLTP
- ✕ Tiny boot
- ✕ Premium over the standard 500e
Frequently asked: Fiat 500e vs Abarth 500e
Quick answers to the questions cross-shoppers most often ask about this pair.
- Which is cheaper, the Fiat 500e or the Abarth 500e?
- The Fiat 500e is the cheaper of the two — it starts at $52,500 versus $60,500 for the Abarth 500e, a $8,000 difference. Prices shown are manufacturer recommended retail excluding on-road costs.
- Which has the longer driving range?
- The Fiat 500e has the longer WLTP-claimed range at 311 km, 41 km further than the Abarth 500e's 270 km. Real-world range typically lands 10–20% below the WLTP figure depending on speed, terrain, climate and load.
- Which is quicker off the line?
- The Abarth 500e does 0–100 km/h in 7.0 seconds — 2.0 s quicker than the Fiat 500e's 9.0 s. EV acceleration figures hold up at speed better than equivalent petrol cars because electric motors deliver peak torque instantly.
- Is the Fiat 500e better value than the Abarth 500e?
- On paper the Fiat 500e is $8,000 cheaper, but the Abarth 500e edges ahead on most other measurable specs. Whether the saving justifies the gap depends on which features matter most to you, and how much weight you give to brand and dealer factors.
Which one should you buy?
The short version, based on where each car pulls ahead.
Choose the
Fiat 500e
if…
- ✓ you want to save $8,000 on the sticker
- ✓ maximum range matters (41 km further per charge)
- ✓ you match the profile: city singles
Choose the
Abarth 500e
if…
- ✓ you want quicker acceleration off the line
- ✓ you match the profile: performance car fans
Verdict reasoning is derived from published specs; brand preference, dealer experience and how a car drives are personal — always take a test drive before deciding.