The Abarth 500e Electric Hot Hatch features a fake engine sound generator

• A performance version of the Fiat 500e was introduced, with the Abarth model going electric for the first time.
• 153 horsepower and 173 lb-ft of torque are sent to the front wheels, propelling the tiny hatch to 62 mph in 7.0 seconds.
• The Abarth 500e also comes with a sound generator that creates fake engine sounds, but the electric hatchback probably won’t be sold in the United States.

At the Los Angeles Auto Show earlier this month, Fiat announced that it would finally bring it electric 500ewhich goes on sale in Europe from 2020, in the US in 2024. In fact, Fiat CEO Olivier Francois said Car and driver what the automaker’s US lineup will consist exclusively of the 500e, while the 500X SUV will not get a new generation. Now parent company Stellantis has introduced a new one Abortion 500e, providing the dashing performance of a tiny city car, though it’s unclear if the Abarth version will ever make it to the US.

A single electric motor powers the Abarth 500e’s front wheels, producing 153 horsepower and 173 lb-ft of torque. That’s a decent increase over the standard 500e, which makes 117 horsepower and, in a US-spec car, 162 lb-ft of torque. Abarth claims the hot hatch can hit 62 mph in 7.0 seconds, and Abarth claims the electric car was 1.0 second faster at the Misto Alfa proving ground in Boloka than the gas-powered Abarth 695 based on the previous one 500. The Abarth uses the same lithium-ion battery as the standard 500e, which has a useful capacity of 37.3kWh, and while no range figure has been given, the Abarth likely can’t go as far as its less powerful analog.

The Abarth 500e has three driving modes – Turismo, Scorpion Street and Scorpion Track. The Turismo smoothes the power delivery and limits power to 134 hp. and 162 lb-ft of torque, while Scorpion modes unlock full power and boost the 500e’s performance. One-pedal control is available on the Turismo and Scorpion Street, and Abarth says that with a maximum charging rate of 85kW, the 500e can reach 80 per cent in 35 minutes.

Abarth also touts a “thrilling sound” for the power sunroof – starting the car creates an imitation guitar sound, and when you hit 12mph for the first time after starting up, a “strumming guitar” plays. It is also possible to turn on the sound generator to reproduce the noise of the Abarth gas engine.

Stylistically, little has changed from the standard 500e, with the 500 badge replaced by a bold ‘Abarth’ and a scorpion nose badge. The front and rear bumpers underwent minor modifications, a new “electrified” logo in the form of a scorpion appeared behind the doors, as well as a new design of wheel rims. The version you see here is the fully loaded Scorpionissima launch version, which will be limited to 1,949 units and will come in either Acid Green or Poison Blue. It brings unique side graphics and 18-inch diamond-cut wheels, along with embossed seats, unique steel pedals and an Alcantara dashboard.

While Fiat is bringing the 500 back to the United States for the 2024 model year, we don’t expect the Abarth to return, at least not initially. Fiat has announced that full details of the American 500e will be revealed at the 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show.

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