Abarth has unveiled its 1st all-electric powered model, the 500e, which is a effectiveness-improved edition of the Fiat 500 Electric that makes 155hp and a -62mph dash time of 7 seconds.
This lengthy-awaited electrified sizzling hatch would make use of the exact 42kWh battery as the Fiat it is based on, but the introduction of a more powerful electrical motor and other complex upgrades means that the Abarth produces 38hp far more than the Fiat 500 Electric, and is all-around two seconds speedier in a -62mph sprint much too.
The combustion-powered 695 scorching hatch, at present the vary-topping product in the Abarth line-up, is nonetheless a portion of a second quicker to 62 mph, but this new electric very hot hatch is a lot quicker off the line. The 500e can accelerate from 12mph to 25mph in one particular next, two times as speedy as something in Abarth’s present-day presenting.
Abarth has also made the 500e two centimetres longer and six centimetres wider than the Fiat 500 Electrical, to strengthen dealing with efficiency in significant velocity corners, and will come with 3 driving modes. The normal ‘Turismo’ manner is the minimum taxing, as it restrictions the car’s electrical power to 100kW to maximise battery efficiency.
The ‘Scorpion Street’ and ‘Scorpion Track’ modes prioritise overall performance by upping the car’s electricity to 113kW, though the change concerning the two isn’t precisely crystal clear as of however. Both equally modes allow for for just one-pedal driving – the car or truck will decelerate when the accelerator is lifted, and the sizzling hatch employs regenerative braking to offer further more electrical power for the drivetrain.
Properly informed that this will be the first model in its 73-calendar year record to occur without a petrol-driven soundtrack, Abarth has presented the 500e an artificial engine soundtrack that can be listened to in the cabin. This can be switched off while at the driver’s discretion, for a quieter driving working experience.
When the Abarth’s exterior styling differs from the Fiat in a couple delicate strategies, which include a a little bit wider entrance stop, decreased facet skirts and the eye-catching ‘Acid Green’ bodywork of the show car or truck, the 500e and 500 Electric are nearly similar inside, showcasing a 7-inch digital instrument cluster at the rear of the Abarth-branded steering wheel, a 10-inch infotainment display in the centre of the dashboard that displays the feed of a rear see parking camera.
The 500e range incorporates a JBL premium sound technique and Alcantara leather seats, as well as a wi-fi smartphone charger and keyless entry, but some of these options will be reserved for best-spec products.
At last, Abarth states that its 500e will be ready to demand its battery to 80% employing an 85kW charging cable in an believed 35 minutes.
The brand name has not but confirmed the EV’s battery assortment as of nonetheless – by comparison the Fiat 500 Electrical can vacation a utmost of 143 miles on a single cost.
This, and other specifics like trim specs, United kingdom pricing and arrival dates, will be announced in the coming months.
