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Snapshot
- First electric Abarth launching in late 2023
- Limited-edition Scorpionissima only offered initially
- $6400 premium compared to regular Fiat 500e
The 2024 Abarth 500e electric hot hatchback will arrive in Australia late this year priced from $58,900 before on-road costs.
Fiat will launch the limited edition Abarth 500e Scorpionissima variant first, which will be restricted to 219 units (out of 1949 globally).
It will be followed by the standard series production Turismo trim sometime in 2024. The Abarth 500e commands a $6400 premium compared to its regular Fiat 500e twin.
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2024 Abarth 500e pricing
| Variant | Pricing |
|---|---|
| Turismo* | $58,900 |
| Scorpionissima* | $60,500 |
| *Limited-edition Scorpionissima will launch first in late 2023, but will be replaced by the Turismo in 2024. | |
Prices exclude mandatory on-road costs and dealer delivery fees.
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2024 Abarth 500e features
The Abarth 500e features a single front-mounted electric motor and 37.8kWh usable lithium-ion battery, offering up to 252 kilometres claimed WLTP driving range.
| 2024 Abarth 500e Turismo standard features | |
|---|---|
| 18-inch titanium grey alloy wheels | Alcantara/leatherette sports bucket seats with Acid Green and Poison Blue double stitching |
| 10.25-inch touchscreen with UConnect operating system and performance pages | Heated front seats |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto | Alcantara dashboard trim |
| 7.0-inch driver instrument display | Leather/Alcantara steering wheel |
| Six-speaker JBL branded audio | Alloy pedals and side plate |
| Abarth Sound Generator (artificial engine noises) | Abarth drive modes (Turismo, Scorpion Street and Scorpion Track) |
| Qi wireless charging pad | Full LED head- and tail-lights |
| USB-A and USB-C charging ports | Front auto emergency braking with vehicle/pedestrian/cyclist detection |
| Auto climate control | Blind-spot monitoring |
| Type 2 to Type 2 (Mode 3) portable AC charging cable | Lane-keep assist |
| Auto-dimming rear view mirror | Adaptive cruise control with lane-centring assist |
| Auto wipers | Road sign recognition |
| Fixed panoramic glass roof | Reversing camera |
| Tinted rear privacy glass | Front, side and rear parking sensors |
| Driver attention alert | |
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The Abarth 500e Scorpionissima features the same drivetrain and battery.
| 2024 Abarth 500e Scorpionissima features (in addition to Turismo) | |
|---|---|
| Abarth exterior decals (black on Acid Green or white on Poison Blue paint) |
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Colours
The 2024 Abarth 500e is available in five exterior colour options, with pricing still to be confirmed.
The Scorpionissima launch edition is only available in Acid Green or Poison Blue.
| 2024 Abarth 500e exterior colours | |
|---|---|
| Acid Green* | Venom Black |
| Poison Blue* | Adrenaline Red |
| Antidote White | |
| *Scorpionissima only available in two colour options | |
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Key specifications
The Abarth 500e electric hot hatch features a single battery and drivetrain configuration, with the motor producing 113.7kW and 235Nm.
| 2024 Abarth 500e key specs | Turismo/Scorpionissima |
|---|---|
| Usable battery size and type | 37.8kWh Li-ion |
| Claimed driving range (WLTP) | 252km |
| Claimed energy consumption (WLTP) | 15.0kWh/100km |
| Max AC / DC charging speed | 11kW / 85kW |
| Recommended charge limit | 80% |
| Power / torque | 113.7kW / 235Nm |
| Claimed 0-100km/h | 7.0 seconds |
| Drive type | FWD |
| Wheelbase | 2322mm |
| Boot volume (min / rear seats folded) | 185 / 550-litres |
The Italian carmaker claims going from 20 to 40km/h, from 40 to 60km/h, and from 60 to 100km/h are all one second faster than the petrol-powered Abarth 695, thanks to the instant electric torque.
Compared to its tamer Fiat 500e sibling, it produces an additional 26kW and 15Nm, with a two-second faster 0-100km/h time.
For context, the slightly larger Cupra Born produces 170kW/310Nm for an identical 7.0-second 0-100km/h claimed sprint, while the upcoming all-new Mini Cooper Electric in base guise outputs 135kW/290Nm to go from 0-100km/h in 7.3 seconds.
The Italian carmaker claims five minutes on a compatible 85kW or higher public DC fast charging station can replenish enough range to meet daily circa-40km driving requirements.
A charge from 10 to 80 per cent takes around 35 minutes.
Unique to the Abarth 500e is a sound generator, which emits artificial driving noises in the interior and via the external pedestrian warning speakers.
The company claims it mimics the iconic roar of a traditional Abarth petrol engine. It can be disabled when parked, though.
A one-pedal regenerative braking setup is also standard.
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Availability
The city-sized 2024 Abarth 500e electric hot hatch will arrive in Australia in late 2023.
Initially, it will launch in Scorpionissima form only, limited to 219 units.
The $1600 cheaper Turismo variant will substitute it as a permanent model sometime in 2024.
Micro electric hatches are a rarity in Australia, but it is priced to rival the larger Cupra Born, forthcoming MG 4 X-Power, and new-generation Mini Cooper Electric.
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