Abarth 500e

The Abarth 500e brings the brand's city-sized performance formula into the electric era. Based on the Fiat 500e, it adds sharper styling, firmer chassis tuning and a Sound Generator inspired by the petrol cars' Record Monza exhaust. A front-mounted electric motor sends 114kW and 235Nm to the front wheels, with Turismo and Scorpionissima variants listed locally and a three-year, 150,000km warranty. It is quick, characterful and far more modern inside than the older petrol Abarth models, with stronger technology and safety credentials. Compact packaging, premium pricing and limited real-world range keep it firmly in niche territory, but its mix of instant electric response, playful handling and extroverted design makes it one of Australia's most distinctive small EVs.