ABARTH 500 ELECTRIC HATCHBACK

Name: ABARTH 500 114kW 42.2kWh 3dr Auto
Brand: ABARTH 500
SKU: 103009
Availability: InStock

114kW 42.2kWh 3dr Auto

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Fuel Type Electric

Range 164 miles

Real World Estimate 139 miles

Co2 0.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 96mph

WLTP Combined Range/Economy achieved under standardised test conditions.

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Lease Type

Personal Business

Contract Length

Initial Rental

Annual Mileage

Maintenance

An excess mileage charge will apply if you exceed the contracted mileage. The exact charge will be confirmed on the official quotation prior to your acceptance to proceed.

Important Information

Excess mileage charges will apply if you go over the stated contract mileage.
Vehicle damage charges may occur if the vehicle is returned outside BVRLA's Fair Wear and Tear guidelines.
All rentals are subject to the necessary finance acceptance criteria.
Prices shown are indicative and subject to change.
No ownership option is available on this lease.
Manufacturer’s maintenance schedule must be observed and additional charges may apply for failure to maintain servicing and any non fair wear and tear damage to the vehicle.
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Fuel Type Electric

Range 164 miles

Real World Estimate 139 miles

Co2 0.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 96mph

WLTP Combined Range/Economy achieved under standardised test conditions.

ABARTH 500 Review

- Independent review from Car and Driving

Performance
8
Handling
8
Comfort
5
Space
5
Styling
8
Build
6
Value
6
Equipment
7
Economy
7
Depreciation
7
Insurance
5

The Abarth 500e sees this tiny Italian brand take its first EV step. Jonathan Crouch drives it.

Ten Second Review

Abarth proves that small EVs needn't be boring with this full-battery hot hatch, the 500e. We're promised it will drive, handle and even sound like the company's previous rorty little petrol models. But that the heart and soul here is pure Abarth.

Background

It's difficult to think of a brand less suited to the EV generation than Abarth. The company's Fiat-based sports models are all about loud, noisy, profligate performance and nimble handling. Everything you can't usually have in most EVs. Except possibly this one, the Abarth 500e. Some parts of the brand's very vocal community of owners have been less than enthusiastic about the prospect of this full-battery model, but the company says the 500e has been developed in the name of performance in the very best traditions of founder Carlo Abarth. Ultimately, this model will replace the marque's 595 and 695 petrol hot hatch models - and not before time, given that they've been on sale in various guises since 2009. But is a 500e a really a true Abarth? Let's take a look.

Driving Experience

Sound is what sells an Abarth. Always has. So to be successful, 500e has to sound like no EV ever has. It does. The brand has installed a set of speakers beneath the car to faithfully reproduce the engine note of one of its rorty petrol powerplants. And the speakers are linked to the throttle so that as you accelerate, the sound builds, just as it would in a 595 or 695. It sounds remarkably realistic too - and you don't have to take our word for it; a sound generator on the Abarth website will play the powerplant to you. You might dismiss that as a gimmick, but you can't argue with the performance facts here. Namely that the 500e is an all-round faster car than the 595 petrol model it replaces - which doesn't initially seem very likely given that it's much heavier and has 20bhp less in total output. Set against that though, is that the full 152bhp output is of course available immediately, rather than hampered by the turbo lag you'd get in the petrol versions. That instant torque (234Nm of it) propels the car from rest to 62mph in just 7 seconds flat. Even more significant is the 25 to 37mph overtaking increment time of just 1.5 seconds (a full second faster than the 595). 12 to 25mph takes only a second (50% faster even than the 695). Abarth says the car is a second faster around Alfa Romeo's Balocco test track than the 695. There's the usual single-speed EV auto transmission and you work it through three drive modes - 'Turismo', 'Scorpion Street' and 'Scorpion Track' - which can alter brake regen strength and power output.

Design and Build

We're looking here at the fixed-top model, but there's also a cabrio version offered too with a folding fabric sunroof-style top. Either way, you might be surprised just how different this Abarth 500e is from its Fiat 500 EV donor model. Even under the skin where it has a wheelbase 24mm longer and a track 60mm wider. As you'd expect, stuff you can see looks more aggressive too - lights, diffuser, skirts and bumpers are all of course Abarth-specific. Inside, just as with the old car, there's a sportier take on the donor Fiat model. There's scorpion branding everywhere, lots of Alcantara trimming and a satisfyingly chunky 3-spoke sports steering wheel. Plus you get a 'wearable' Abarth key and there are bespoke graphics and dedicated 'Performance Pages' for the 10.25-inch central infotainment screen. This display runs Fiat's latest 'U connect 5' media system and can deliver navigation, a Wi-Fi hotspot and 'Apple CarPlay'/'Android Auto' smartphone-mirroring. There's a circular instrument panel as before but, as you might expect from EV, it's now fully digital. Those condemned to a seat in the rear will find that this EV generation model's 2cm wheelbase increase means that things aren't quite as cramped as before. Out back, there's a compact 185-litre boot with either body style.

Market and Model

The Abarth 500e now qualifies for the top £3,750 level of government Electric car Grant. meaning that prices for the fixed-top version start at just over £24,000 with the grant deducted, with another £3,000 to find for the Convertible version. In both cases, that's with base trim. You'll need another £3,000 for plusher 'Turismo' spec. Standard across the range is a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system (with 'Performance Pages') and a 7-inch TFT instrument cluster display with dedicated Abarth graphics. the standard model also gets the Abarth Sound Generator and a JBL Premium Audio System. The 500e also gets an Abarth-branded version of the 'MyFiat' app, through which you can remotely interact with your car. Via this app, you can also schedule charging, find a public charger and check battery status. Stretch to the 'Turismo' version and you get 18-inch diamond-cut Titanium Grey alloy wheels, an alcanatara-trimmed dashboard and an alcantara and leather sports steering wheel. Plus heated front seats, a wireless charging pad, a rear-view camera with 360-degree sensors, heated mirrors and windscreen, keyless entry and go, and a blind spot warning system. A fixed glass roof is standard on the hatchback version of Abarth 500e Turismo.

Cost of Ownership

Don't expect the driving range figure to quite match the best-possible 199 mile figure of the Fiat 500 EV donor car - given the racier electric motor and the weight of all those bodywork add-ons. Think more like 164 miles (or 150 miles for the Cabrio). And the charging system (like this car's 42kWh battery) is of course just the same. The Abarth 500e features an 85kW DC rapid charging system that can recharge from empty to 80% capacity in just 35 minutes and can provide the car with 31 miles of driving range in just 5 minutes. Buyers can also get a wall charging box that offers 3kW charging and apparently doesn't need to be professionally installed. This wallbox can be upgraded to allow for 7.4kW charging at home. That 7.4kW wall box allows you to fully charge this electric Abarth in just over 6 hours. The car also comes with a mode 3 cable for charging at up to 11kW from a public charging point. It can be charged via AC or DC power points. As usual with an Abarth, this car is covered by a three-year, unlimited mileage warranty and there's 36 months of breakdown cover included as well. Should you have a problem on a journey, you can use the 'Uconnect' infotainment system to contact roadside assistance. What else might you need to know? Well, servicing intervals are every year or every 12,000 miles, whichever comes first. Owners can keep up to date with their car's maintenance schedule via the 'My Car' section of that 'MyFiat' app, which briefs you on the time of your next service and various maintenance issues.

Summary

This is but the first episode in a brand-new Abarth story, one that founder Carlo Abarth could never have dreamed of. And it'll help this fledgling Italian brand that, for the time being anyway, this 500e has a clear run at the market for small EV hot hatches. That's emboldened them to charge plenty for this little battery-powered shopping rocket; for the money, you can obviously get a much larger EV. But in terms of fun-per-kilowatt-hour, there's nothing to touch this car at this price point and we're not sure if there ever will be. The best Abarth EVer? Future faster versions of this car will more clearly challenge for that title. But this one stakes a creditable claim.

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Standard Equipment

Technical Data

Options

Charging info

Driver Convenience

10.25" Uconnect infotainment touchscreen with integrated navigation
7" TFT digital cluster
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wireless)
Central Console A+C USB (Charging Only)
Connected services
Cruise control
Drowsy driver detection
e-Call (emergency call)
e-coasting
E-Mode selector
EMF Family Steering Opt
EV Granted Range (Take Me Home)
EV indications on instrument cluster and head unit
EV Low Battery Mode (Turtle Mode)
Intelligent speed assist
Lane keeping assistant (LKA)
PAS
Rain and dusk sensors
Rear parking sensor
Traffic sign information
Uconnect live service

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

11KW onboard charger
85kW fast charge
Bag for mode 3 charging cable
Electric transmission
Mode 3 charging cable
Second life ready battery
Smart charging
Smart charging port

Entertainment

Abarth sound generator
DAB radio
Global telematics box module (TBM)
JBL Hi-Fi premium sound system
USB for device mirroring in 1st row

Exterior Features

3rd brake light
Dark tinted windows: rear + rear side
Electric adjustable door mirrors
LED Day time running light
LED Headlights
LED rear lights
Rear fog lights
Rear window defroster
Rear wiper
Titanium grey mirror caps
Welcoming / Leaving lights
White front and rear bumper inserts
Windows defroster

Interior Features

12V power socket in luggage area
1st row dome lamp
2 rear head restraints
2 seat bench in second row
4 way manually adjustable passenger seat
50:50 split back rear seat
6 way manually adjustable drivers seat
Auto climate control
Auxilliary 12V power socket
Cargo box
Cloth upholstery
Dashboard white backlight
Driver and passenger front seat pockets
Electrically driven temperature control
Front integrated headrests
LED spot light on central dashboard
One pedal drive
One side trunk light
Open central console
Rigid cargo cover
Single front passenger seat
Steering wheel with audio controls
Telescopic steering column
Three spokes vynil black steering wheel

Passive Safety

ABS/EBD
Autonomous Emergency Brake (AEB) & Vulnerable Road User (VRU) Protection
e-breaking
e-latch system
Electronic parking brake
Front and rear seatbelt reminder

Security

Keyless Go

Trim

Matt grey dashboard

Wheels

17" Alloy wheels
Fix and go kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty

70
Battery Capacity in kWh

42.2
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)

915
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change

0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW

3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)

255
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change

0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW

11
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)

35
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change

0-80
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW

85
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins)

Not Available
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change

Not Available
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW

Not Available
Battery Leased

No
Battery Type

Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location

Right Side Rear
Coupler/Connector Type

CCS Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW

85
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage

100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years

8
Usable Battery Capacity

37.8
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb

17.1
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb

3.6
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City

360
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb

264
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City

224
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb

164

Emissions - ICE

CO

Not Available
CO2 (g/km)

0
HC

Not Available
HC+NOx

Not Available
Noise Level dB(A)

Not Available
NOx

Not Available
Particles

Not Available
Standard Emissions

Not Available

Engine and Drive Train

CC

1
Fuel Delivery

Not Available
Gears

1 SPEED
Transmission

AUTO

General

Alternative Fuel Qualifying

Yes
Badge Engine CC
Badge Power

155
Based On ID

Not Available
Coin Description

Not Available
Coin Series

Not Available
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

23D
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years

8
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years

3
Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?

No
Service Interval Frequency - Months

12
Service Interval Mileage

9000
Special Edition

No
Special Order

No
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

100000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years

3
Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months

Not Available
Timing Belt Interval Mileage

Not Available
Vehicle Homologation Class

M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)

7
Engine Power - BHP

155
Engine Power - KW

114
Engine Torque - LBS.FT

173
Engine Torque - MKG

24
Engine Torque - NM

235
Top Speed

96

Test Cycles

Emissions Test Cycle

WLTP
RDE Certification Level

N/A

Tyres

Alloys?

Yes
Space Saver?

No
Tyre Size Front

205/45 R17
Tyre Size Rear

205/45 R17
Tyre Size Spare

TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style

Not Available
Wheel Type

17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height

1518
Height (including roof rails)

Not Available
Length

3673
Wheelbase

2322
Width

1683
Width (including mirrors)

1900

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Not Available
Gross Vehicle Weight

1795
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)

550
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)

185
Max. Loading Weight

385
Max. Towing Weight - Braked

Not Available
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked

Not Available
Minimum Kerbweight

1410
No. of Seats

4
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb

9.4

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Bag for mode 2 charging cable
Mode 2 charging cable

Exterior Features

Solid paint
Special solid paint

Paintwork

Solid - Antidote white
Special solid - Acid green
Special solid - Adrenaline red
Special solid - Venom black

Trim

Cloth - Technoprene black with scorpion stripes embossed and sporty double stitching

Charging Speeds

6h 0min

Home

7kW Charger

0h 50min

Fast

50kW Charger

0h 25min

Rapid

100kW Charger

0h 16min

Ultra-Rapid

150kW Charger

Company car tax calculator

Tax Year	BIK	BIK Value	Tax Payable at 20%	Tax Payable at 40%
2026/27	4%	£93.10	£18.62	£37.24
2027/28	5%	£116.38	£23.28	£46.55
2028/29	7%	£162.93	£32.59	£65.17
2029/30	9%	£209.48	£41.90	£83.79

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