Abarth · Hatch · Performance
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.
- Price from
- $60,500
- Range
- 270 km
- Battery
- 42 kWh
- 0–100
- 7.0 s
- Power
- 114 kW
- DC charge
- 85 kW
- ANCAP
- 4★
Verdict
Abarth-flavoured Fiat 500e with more power, sharper chassis tuning, and an artificial 'engine note' speaker. A genuinely fun small EV with niche appeal.
Pros and cons
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
Best for
- Performance car fans
- City enthusiasts
- Abarth loyalists
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Specifications
Manufacturer-quoted figures. Real-world range and DC fast-charging speeds vary with temperature, terrain and driving style.
Performance
- Drive layout
- FWD
- Motor power
- 114 kW
- Motor torque
- 260 Nm
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.0 s
Battery & range
- Battery capacity
- 42 kWh
- Range (WLTP)
- 270 km
Charging
- AC charging
- 11 kW
- DC fast charging (peak)
- 85 kW
- 10–80% DC charge time
- 25 min
Dimensions
- Length
- 3,636 mm
- Width
- 1,683 mm
- Height
- 1,570 mm
- Boot (seats up)
- 185 L
Safety & warranty
- ANCAP rating
- 4 stars (tested 2021)
- Vehicle warranty
- 3 years
- Battery warranty
- 8 years / 160,000 km
Pricing & origin
- Price from
- $60,500
- Built in
- Italy
- Sale status
- on sale
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