Abarth is debuting its electric Abarth 500e into the European model range as well as entering into Brazil with Abarth Pulse.

The New Abarth 500e performs better than petrol  models with its better weight distribution, better torque, and a wider wheelbase.

Olivier Francois, FIAT & Abarth Chief Executive Officer and Global Chief Marketing Officer of Stellantis, commented, “Today we are celebrating a milestone in Abarth’s history: we are simultaneously presenting the first electric Abarth in Europe, based on the New 500e, and also launching the brand in Brazil with the introduction of the New Abarth Pulse. The New Abarth 500e is one of the most exciting launches in the history of the brand: a great new addition to the Abarth line-up. I like to think of it as family, so our fanbase will be involved in every step of our electrification journey.” Francois continued: “You may ask ‘why electric?’. Well, basically, performance made us do it: in fact, every change made in the Abarth is about getting the best driving performance. That’s exactly how our founder, Carlo Abarth, always went at it. So, from that point of view, let’s say that nothing has changed: better acceleration, better handling, more fun. And then there’s Abarth’s legendary signature: its sound. All that will be feeding our gear shift to a more global presence: the New Abarth Pulse in Brazil is phase 1, then we’ll see phase 2 when the New Abarth 500e reaches markets beyond Europe, including Japan and Brazil. Put all that together and you get what we call more Abarth than ever!”

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ABOVE: 2023 Abarth 500e

The New Abarth 500e: more Abarth than EVer

Abarth claims the new Abarth 500e is more Abarth than ever. It is faster and with more oomph in both urban and suburban driving.

Finally, on the open road, the full electric New Abarth 500e performs overtaking maneuvers faster than its petrol version, reaching a speed of 100 km/h (starting from 60km/h) when its petrol counterpart is still driving at 91 km/h, with a difference of approximately 1 second. To summarize, on ‘Misto Alfa Handling Track’ at Balocco the New Abarth 500e beats the 695 by over a second.

The New Abarth 500e has a 42-kWh battery coupled with a powerful e-motor, resulting in 113,7kW/235Nm. The 0 – 100 km/h is 7 seconds, with zero emissions.

Driving Modes: Turismo, Scorpion Street and Scorpion Track

Turismo mode offers smoother acceleration with max power 100kW/220Nm

The Scorpion Street mode offers top performance while maximizing the regenerative braking.

* one-pedal driving allows more recovered kinetic energy to extend range

Scorpion Track mode is top performance mode

Recharging

Abarth 500e uses 85-kW fast-charging that gives around 40 km in 5 and 80% in 35 minutes.

At home, buyers can install an easyWallbox. This “Plug&Play” is put on the wall near a power socket. A Bluetooth connection and the app “MyEasyWallbox” allows the set up your easyWallbox and monitor its operating parameters.

Abarth 500e Scorpionissima launch edition

The first electric Abarth launch edition comes in 1.949 units, an homage to the brand’s birth year. Both hatchback and cabrio come in Acid Green or in a Poison Blue and the usual Abarth side graphics.

Other Abarth 500e Scorpionissima bighlights include:

  • exclusive 18” Diamond-Cut Titanium Grey alloy wheels,
  • fixed glass roof
  • rear privacy glass
  • steel pedals
  • new sporty seats’ design with an embossed scorpion in Alcantara
  • Alcantara embossed dashboard fascia
  • inserts of the steering wheel
  • a closed central tunnel
  • heated front seats and windshield
  • height adjustable driver seat
  • 50/50 split folding rear seats
  • Uconnect™ Radio Touchscreen 10.25” with an integrated navigation system
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • all-digital 7” cluster
  • dusk and rain sensors
  • passive entry
  • Abarth wearable key and keyless go
  • automatic climate control
  • automatic high low beam headlights
  • electrochromic interior mirror
  • wireless charger
  • 360° drone view sensor system
  • ultra-high-definition rear camera,
  • JBL premium audio system
  • six airbags and the most advanced
  • ADAS with
  • Traffic Sign Information
  • Autonomous Emergency Brake with pedestrian and cyclist recognition
  • Intelligent Speed Assistant
  • Lane Keeping Assist
  • Drowsy Driver Detection
  • Attention assist
  • Cruise control
  • Blind Spot warning
  • Emergency call

 

A New way to buy 

Buying the Abarth 500e will be paperless, online, and intuitive. It is all done in just a few minutes.

The programme began on November 22, with a one-month pre-booking phase and will be dedicated to the Abarth community members only, as a special reward for their engagement in the co-creation of the New 500 through the web-based “Performance creators” project.

Expect Abarth 500e in Australia next year.

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