2024 Abarth EV leaked | CarExpert

Abarth’s first electrical sizzling hatch has been leaked undisguised because the clock runs out on the Italian model’s petrol fashions.

In a picture shared throughout social media and on spy shot website Coche Spias, we are able to see what seems to be the entrance finish of a fettled Fiat 500e in some sort of Stellantis facility; a brand new Maserati GranTurismo could be seen within the background.

Mopar Insiders stories the Abarth EV might be revealed in November forward of a mid-2023 launch.

The entrance finish has obtained a singular look. The grille space continues to be closed off, however the two horizontal chrome strains and outsized 500 badge have been switched out for a easy however nonetheless giant Abarth wordmark.

The Abarth defend sits on the bonnet space, and the lighting parts seem unchanged. It’s additionally completed in lurid Acid Yellow with black mirror caps.

The bumper contains a honeycomb as an alternative of rectangular sample on each the closed-off sections and the open air consumption, whereas there’s a entrance splitter.

Although no pictures of the rear have surfaced, we’d anticipate the same degree of differentiation right here with a singular rear bumper.

Peer nearer and there look like sports activities seats inside, as one would anticipate of an Abarth.

Whereas we all know Abarth shall be an EV-only model from 2024, we don’t know what the 500e-based hatch shall be referred to as or how highly effective it will likely be.

Up-spec 500es function an electrical motor with 87kW of energy and 220Nm of torque, mated with a 42kWh lithium-ion battery.

WLTP vary is 320km, it may be topped up at a DC quick charger at as much as 85kW, and it does the 0-100km/h dash in 9.0 seconds.

In distinction, the Abarth 595/695 in Australia contains a turbocharged 1.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with 132kW of energy and 250Nm of torque and a claimed 0-100km/h time of both 6.7 or 6.9 seconds relying on the transmission.

The Abarth EV shall be fairly distinctive as there’s little in the way in which of sporty EVs this dimension.

The 500e was revealed all the way in which again in 2020 however will lastly be launched in Australia through the first half of 2023.

It’s accessible as a hatchback, convertible, or an uncommon four-door hatchback physique model with two doorways on one facet à la the defunct Hyundai Veloster.

Obtainable options embody full LED headlights, 15- to 17-inch alloy wheels, “eco” leather-based trim, electrical entrance seat adjustment, self-dimming rear-view mirror, a 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster, JBL Premium sound system, and a wi-fi telephone charger.

There’s additionally a ten.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system working Uconnect 5 and that includes wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Security options prolong to adaptive cruise management, autonomous emergency braking, lane centring help, visitors signal recognition, and ‘Degree 2’ self-driving functionality.

Abarth’s international line-up now consists solely of fettled variations of the dated combustion-powered 500 following the demise of the Mazda MX-5-derived 124 Spider.

In Australia, the 595 Competizione shall be changed by the virtually similar 695 Competizione within the fourth quarter of this 12 months.

The few adjustments comprise a brand new seat meeting and roof antenna and revised color palette.

The 595C convertible has been axed domestically.