When requested what automobile you drive, what worth with the ability to say “Scorpionissimaaaa…” in your most interesting fake Italian?
Abarth Australia calls for you hand over $60,500 for the privilege, and for that you just get this 500e restricted version, the primary full electrical mannequin in Abarth’s historical past.
As we speak’s worth announcement follows affirmation the tiny four-seat hatch will hit Australian showrooms late this 12 months.
When it lands, the Scorpionissima trim can have a restricted run of 219 fashions. A less expensive ($58,900) Turismo grade arrives in 2024, however actually, it’s price the additional $1600 to roll out the “Scorpionissimaaaa…” absolutely?
This extrovert grade does away will boring monochrome and might be had in simply two hues: Acid Inexperienced (as above) or Poison Blue.
We’ve already pushed the little Italian abroad – see the complete overview right here – the place John Carey deemed it “an electrical entertainer that’s not like the rest,” and “this small package deal of EV pleasure from Italy is certain to make those that purchase it smile extensive and smile regularly.”
He anticipated its Australian worth to be circa $60,000, and so it’s proved.
What’s included with the Abarth 500e?
Below that ‘have a look at me’ paintwork are 18-inch diamond-cut titanium gray alloy wheels, whereas Scorpionissimas rating ‘Abarth’ decals alongside the automobile’s profile.
Inside is Alcantara-slathered trim, with sports activities seats that includes an Acid Greed scorpion lasered onto the headrests. Extra of that inexperienced plus Poison Blue is discovered on double stitching for seats and door panels.
All 500e grades use a front-mount electrical motor providing an affordable 114kW/235Nm.
However because of its diminutive dimension and never overly-heavy 37kWh battery, it’ll hit 100km/h in a heat hatch-like seven seconds flat.
That battery takes as much as 85kW cost charge at a public DC charger, which means 0-80 %’s attainable in 35 minutes. Vary is a really city-specific 253 to 265km (WLTP).
Whereas purists could baulk, the electrical Abarth encompasses a pretend ‘roar’ by way of the Abarth Sound Generator. It’s included as customary and replicates the sound of an Abarth petrol engine by way of the model’s signature Document Monza exhaust.
Is the worth proper?
You’ll stand out extra within the Scorpionissimaaaa… (strive resisting saying it out loud) than virtually another automobile obtainable, and customers can pay handsomely for such a privilege.
A standard Fiat 500e is a couple of grand cheaper at $52,500 earlier than prices, whereas the bigger BYD Dolphin is yours from $38,890, the GWM Ora $39,990 and MG4 $38,990.
A fairer comparability can be fellow Euros: the Cupra Born Electrical ($59,990) and Mini Cooper Electrical ($64,975), each of that are deal bigger than the Abarth.
As ever, we are able to’t overlook the Tesla Mannequin 3, priced virtually line-ball with the Scorpionissimaaaa… at $61,900 plus costs.
The ever present Mannequin 3 will speed up quicker, has twice the vary, costs faster and has considerably extra room inside. However you’ll even be a sheep.
What do you drive? Say ‘Mannequin 3’ in an American accent? Or “Scorpionissimaaaa…” such as you’re in The Sopranos? Your selection.
Abarth 500e specs
Worth: $60,500 plus on-roads (Scorpionissima); $58,900 plus on-roads (Turismo)
Fundamentals: EV, 4 seats, 2 doorways, small hatchback, FWD
Vary: 253 to 265km (WLTP)
Battery capability: 37kWh
Battery guarantee: 8 years/160,000km
Power consumption: 17.1 to 18.1kWh/100km
Motors: 1 entrance, 114kW/235Nm
AC charging: 11kW, Sort 2 plug
DC charging: 85kW, CCS plug
0-100km/h: 7.0 seconds