ArenaEV.com ArenaEV.com

Facebook

Twitter

Instagram

RSS

Settings
Units
Power
Standard
Consumption
Currency

Log in

Login

I forgot my password
Sign up
ADVERTISEMENTS

Electric Abarth 500 no longer a secret - photos leak week before debut

  • Post your comment

Max McDee, 11 November 2022

Abarth

That did not take long at all - just a few hours after Abarth took to Instagram and in a cryptic post announced its first ever electric 500 is coming on November 22. The “More Abarth Than Ever” was spotted preparing for an official photoshoot and here we are - the new electric Abarth 500 in its full glory.

There are still no details available when it comes to the specification. Abarth New 500 will keep the front electric motor layout and will use the bigger 42 kWh battery and to live up to its legacy, it will have to feature more than 117 HP that the standard electric 500 has on tap.

Electric Abarth 500 no longer a secret - photos leak week before debut

The speculations are rife at this point as to what power we can expect from Abarth. For comparison, the 595 and 695 make 180 HP and 190 HP respectively but weigh about 360 kg less than the base Fiat 500 EV. Electric Abarth 500 will need to address the extra weight and deliver acceleration time around 6 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h to be “More Abarth Than Ever”.

The issue at hand is Fiat’s platform - Abarth is based on the same Fiat Mini platform that is used for many other vehicles and it was adapted for electric powertrain. The successor of it is the STLA Small platform from Stellantis and the first car to use it is the new Jeep Avenger.

Electric Abarth 500 no longer a secret - photos leak week before debut

Abarth can pick and choose electric motors from the Stellantis’ vast inventory but the 42 kWH battery will limit its choices. The Jeep Avenger EV comes with a 115 kW electric motor - that’s 154 HP and 260 Nm of torque. The torque figure is the secret sauce for the acceleration and this motor beats the Abarth 695’s torque by 10 Nm - is this the motor we’ll see in the new electric pocket rocket from Italy?

Certainly it would make a lot of sense for the company to use what’s already available off the shelf, afterall electric Abarth needs to remain affordable and developing a bespoke powertrain is simply too expensive. The 154 HP electric motor from the Jeep Avenger can be wound up a bit higher and can deliver as much as 180, maybe even 200 HP but the torque figure won’t change.

Electric Abarth 500 no longer a secret - photos leak week before debut

We have just over a week left until the debut of the first electric Abarth and all the questions will be answered on November 22. Will it be faster than 695? How expensive is it going to be? For now it’s a good idea to start making room in the garage - this one will be a keeper.

Source

Related articles
  • Abarth 600e unveiled in two versions, orders open tomorrow Abarth 600e unveiled in two versions, orders open tomorrow
  • Abarth 600e is a 240 hp Fiat 600e with a sting Abarth 600e is a 240 hp Fiat 600e with a sting
  • Stellantis teases 240 hp Abarth 600e Stellantis teases 240 hp Abarth 600e
  • Abarth 600e is the electric thrill we didn’t know we needed Abarth 600e is the electric thrill we didn’t know we needed
  • Post your comment
Total reader comments: 0

  • Home
  • Compare
  • News
  • Terms
  • Reviews
  • About us
  • Tesla
  • Volkswagen
  • Audi
  • Porsche
  • BMW
  • Mercedes
  • Hyundai
  • Kia
  • Genesis
  • Renault
  • Nissan
  • Ford
  • Volvo
  • Polestar
  • Jaguar
  • Toyota
  • Mazda
  • Mini
  • MG
  • Vinfast
  • Lucid
  • Rivian
  • Cadillac
  • Chevrolet
  • GMC
  • Subaru
  • Nio
  • Xpeng
  • BYD
  • [..]

EV finder

ADVERTISEMENTS

Latest models

  • ModelXiaomi
    YU7 Max
  • ModelNissan
    Leaf 75kWh
  • ModelTesla
    Model S Plaid
  • ModelNissan
    Micra EV 52kWh
  • ModelTesla
    Model X Plaid
  • ModelGenesis
    GV60 Performance AWD

Featured

  • Have electric cars gone power crazy? Have electric cars gone power crazy?
  • EV vs ICE - differences and similarities EV vs ICE - differences and similarities
  • Why solar panels on cars make no sense (at this point) Why solar panels on cars make no sense (at this point)
  • No, your 800V Hyundai or Kia doesn't charge at 350kW No, your 800V Hyundai or Kia doesn't charge at 350kW
  • Can hydrogen fuel cells replace EV batteries? Can hydrogen fuel cells replace EV batteries?
ADVERTISEMENTS

Reviews

  • AAWireless Two wireless Android Auto adapter review AAWireless Two wireless Android Auto adapter review
  • Jeep Avenger review Jeep Avenger review
  • Hyundai Ioniq 5 77.4 kWh AWD review Hyundai Ioniq 5 77.4 kWh AWD review
  • Maserati Grecale Folgore review Maserati Grecale Folgore review

Home News Compare About us RSS feed Facebook Twitter Instagram

© 2022-2025 ArenaEV.com Mobile version EV Finder Glossary Privacy Terms of use

From the team behind
GSMArena.com