Stellantis is within the strategy of transitioning most of its manufacturers to completely electrical lineups based mostly on 4 EV platforms, and that features efficiency manufacturers like Abarth which is out testing its first EV.
Our newest spy photographs present a prototype for a brand new Fiat 500 Abarth EV that is anticipated to go on sale in late 2023 or early the next yr.
The Fiat 500 was dropped from the U.S. market after 2019 however stays on sale elsewhere, together with in redesigned, absolutely electrical kind.
Fiat 500 – Euro model, absolutely electrical
The prototype in our spy photographs relies on the redesigned electrical Fiat 500 however options Abarth cues just like the roof-mounted spoiler, Abarth wheels, uprated brakes, and a sporty design for the entrance consumption’s grille.
Essentially the most potent electrical Fiat 500 at current has a 117-hp motor powered by a 42-kwh battery. Any Abarth model ought to have extra energy. There must also be some chassis mods, not less than if earlier Abarth-tuned 500s are any indication.
There will probably be different trendy Abarth automobiles, too. Olivier Francois, who heads each Fiat and Abarth, has hinted that he expects there to be a couple of Abarth mannequin on sale at any time. One risk for a second Abarth is a scorching model of a future electrical Fiat 500X.