ABARTH 595 EV: Electric scorpion

Pri Fiat is new 500 as a fully electric version already firmly anchored in their model portfolio. A sister brand Abarth still relies exclusively and only on the old brother Fiat 500, which gives rambunctious little cars Abarth 595 in Abarth 695.

Fiat boss Olivier Francois has already confirmed that he will too Abarth switched to the new electric line of the concern and will have only electric models from 2024. And here they came up with a clear message: "Heating Up People, But Not The Planet.” Translated means “We heat people, but not the planet."

Spanish colleagues discovered an interesting photo online that could reveal the new electric Abarth.

More power and more sound for the Abarth

New Abarth 595/695 will therefore become a brother Fiat 500 E, because it will be a new platform Stellantis for small electric cars (STLA Small) available only from 2026. Electric version Abarth na would be based on the Fiat 500 E with a battery 42 kWh. But the Abarth version will probably have it too more power as Fiat has, which boasts 118 hp and 220 Nm of torque. Francois he also emphasized to the British media that the drive for the Abarth will also acoustically heavily adapted. The strength between 150 and 180 hp. They are also considering the possibility quieter sound and, of course sporty sound, which is suitable for the sporty wishes of the brand. The driver will be able to switched by pressing a button.

The chassis, brakes and optics are also adapted. Here they come into play again spoilers and appropriate design labels. They are also available specially designed alloy wheels. In terms of driving characteristics, the electric version will lag behind the current internal combustion engine, a Francois states that it will electric Abarth up to 100 km/h needed seven seconds, and the maximum speed will be good 160 km/h. The Fiat 500 accelerates to 100 km/h in nine seconds, and its maximum speed is limited to 150 km/h. In view reach and Abarth will fall behind Fiat. The latter can travel 320 kilometers, and the Abarth could come close to the mark 300 kilometers.

The electric Abarth will also stand out with its characteristic details, such as alloy wheels.

Also the electric Abarth in Coupé and Cabrio models

Lovers Abarth they can rejoice again two body versions namely Coupé and Cabrio, as is the case with the Fiat 500 E. Variant 3 + 1 with additional doors, it is probably out of the question for the Abarth. First impression of electric Abarth gives a photo discovered online by Spanish colleagues from Cochespias. On it we can see a Fiat 500 E with the Abarth logo and the Abarth inscription on the front.