{"id":146890,"date":"2024-08-16T12:25:26","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T12:25:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/all-car-news.com\/abarth-500e-review-much-nicer-than-you-expect\/"},"modified":"2024-08-16T12:25:26","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T12:25:26","slug":"abarth-500e-review-much-nicer-than-you-expect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/all-car-news.com\/en\/abarth-500e-review-much-nicer-than-you-expect\/","title":{"rendered":"Abarth 500e (Review) – Much nicer than you expect"},"content":{"rendered":"

The “sound capsule” <\/h3>\n

You know those water bottles with scented capsules that make your brain think you’re drinking something sweet, when in fact you’re just drinking water?
\nThe Abarth 500e has a similar trick up its sleeve, but with sound.
\nUnder the rear bumper is a large speaker that mimics the sound of a gasoline engine.
\nThe idea is that this tricks your brain into thinking you are driving a growling gasoline Abarth. <\/p>\n

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And does it work? <\/h2>\n

Well, it’s an interesting experience.
\nThe sound responds to the throttle and simulates climbing in revs, as you would expect with a traditional internal combustion engine.
\nThe sound is loud.
\nVery loud.
\nThis is cleverly done, because it allows you to hear the noise enter the interior from the rear, just like a gasoline car.
\nThe experience is therefore much more realistic than in cars that play a similar soundtrack over the audio system. <\/p>\n

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No switching moments<\/h2>\n

The downside is that on the highway the sound sounds a bit unnaturally high, as if you are driving in too low a gear.
\nThis is because there are no simulated shifting moments.
\nThe system only comes into its own below 80 km\/h, where the illusion holds up better.
\nAnd yes, outside people can hear you coming from a considerable distance.
\nIs this gimmick not for you?
\nThen you can turn it off or just omit the option altogether. <\/p>\n

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Genuine Abarth DNA<\/h3>\n

The Abarth 500e may be electric, but it drives like a full-blown Abarth.
\nThanks to the 42 kWh battery lying low in the bottom, the car feels almost more stable and tighter than its gasoline brothers.
\nThe 1,335 kg weight is noticeable, but it doesn’t get in the way.
\nYou can throw this little rebel through corners at absurdly high speeds without suffering understeer.
\nUnique, for an EV.
\nIt really is a tearjerker pur sang. <\/p>\n

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More powerful than expected<\/h3>\n

Under the hood – the Abarth has front-wheel drive – is an electric motor that produces 155 hp, nearly 40 hp more than the Fiat 500e<\/a>.
\nThis translates into a 0-100 km\/h sprint in 7 seconds, which is slightly faster than most gasoline Abarths.
\nThe rear disc brakes (as opposed to the Fiat 500e’s drum brakes) give you extra confidence to brake late before a corner and go full throttle. <\/p>\n

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Fun, but also comfortable<\/h3>\n

What is perhaps the biggest surprise is how well suited the Abarth 500e is for daily use.
\nWhere some gasoline Abarths can be (too) stiff and literally make you bounce in your seat, the electric version offers remarkable comfort.
\nIt is still firmly sprung, as you would expect from Abarth, but considerably less tiring on long drives.
\nWe would dare to use it for daily commuting in a moment. <\/p>\n

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Price tag: not for everyone<\/h3>\n

The Abarth price list <\/a>starts at 36,490 euros for the hatchback and 38,990 euros for the convertible.
\nSo the Abarth 500e is no bargain.
\nIt is a compact model, with a limited range.
\nOn paper it kicks it up to 265 kilometers, but in practice you have to count on about 180 to 200 kilometers.
\nSufficient for almost all daily trips, but you won’t be driving it to Italy for a while.
\nBut then again, do you do that with an Abarth 695 Biposto?
\nFor the money, you get a unique combination of electric driving with the iconic Abarth feel.
\nFor those who want to make the switch to electric without sacrificing driving pleasure, this is worth serious consideration. <\/p>\n

Wondering how he sounds? Watch the video <\/a>below:<\/p>\n

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