Summary
The Abarth 600e is an electric compact SUV/crossover based on the Fiat of the same name. Underneath, it also shares its foundations and electric powertrain with the Alfa Romeo Junior (and the Jeep Avenger, Peugeot e-2008 and Vauxhall Mokka Electric, among others).
The 600e became available to order in the UK in late 2024, with first cars set to arrive in early 2025. The standard version has an output of 240hp, while the limited-edition ‘Scorpionissima’ version bumps that up to 280hp.
Like other Abarth models, the 600e takes the basic design of the standard Fiat and amps it up with more aggressive styling and performance. Before even arriving, the Scorpionissima model had its price reduced by £2,000 to slide under the government’s £40K luxury car tax threshold.
“If you can live with the range and tight rear legroom”, explains Parker’s Alan Taylor Jones, the 600e is “a fast and fun little firecracker that works brilliantly on UK roads.”
The car has also been widely commended for its sporty exterior styling, though many reviewers take issue with the EV’s battery range. “Just be prepared to spend a lot of time recharging if you use its performance to the full”, says Andrew English of The Telegraph.
As of August 2025, The Abarth 600e holds a New Car Expert Rating of B, with a score of 66%. It scores top marks for its zero tailpipe emissions, while its running cost scores should be low. However, Abarth’s warranty rating is only average and the media review scores for the 600e have been poor.
600e highlights
- Fun to drive with strong acceleration
- Attractively priced
- Eye-catching exterior styling
600e lowlights
- Poor real-world battery range
- Rather cramped rear seating
- Some cheap interior plastics
Key specifications
Body style: Small SUV/crossover
Engines: electric, battery-powered
Price: From £36,975 on-road
Launched: Autumn 2024
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA
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Media reviews
Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
Featured reviews
“The Abarth 600e packs 276bhp and a fiery character, making it both the marque’s most powerful road-legal model and a genuinely entertaining driver’s car.”
Model reviewed: Scorpionissima
Score: 8 / 10
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Evo
Sam Jenkins
“The Abarth 600e is deeply compromised, but as an affordable electric hot hatchback nothing else comes close – yet.”
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
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Carwow
Tom Wiltshire
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Auto Express
Score: 7 / 10
“The Abarth 600e is a very competent performance EV that delivers almost shocking agility through corners thanks to some old-school hot-hatch know-how, while even the standard version packs plenty of punch. But ultimately, this angry-looking crossover is not a car that makes you want to drive to find the perfect road, or just for the sake of it. The interior doesn’t feel all that special either, its practicality can’t match that of the best hot hatches, and the range is poor.”
Author: Ellis Hyde
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Auto Trader
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“Abarth gives the Fiat 600e a LOUD makeover and makes it one of the most fun electric cars this side of a Porsche… but with compromises.”
Author: Mark Nichol
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Car
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“If you don’t mind plenty of charging, which one should you get? The standard Abarth 600e offers enough straight-line punch and the same capable chassis for a good amount less money, but its interior has been stripped back to make that happen. We’d spend the extra on Scorpionissma for the extra niceties and a purple that pops in the sun, and consider the extra power a bonus.”
Author: Curtis Moldrich, Alan Taylor-Jones
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Green Car Guide
Model reviewed: Scorpionissima
Score: 8 / 10
“The Abarth 600e is visually striking and the driving experience reflects its looks: fun and slightly unhinged. So if you want something that’s more exciting than a regular EV then the Abarth 600e ticks this box.”
Author: Paul Clarke
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Heycar
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The Abarth 600e defied our expectations, carving out its own, riotous identity, which isn’t easy to do when performance EVs struggle to stand out from the herd. It’s flawed in a few ways, but get it on a twisty road, and you’ll forgive all these.”
Author: Phill Tromans
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Parkers
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.8 / 10
“Abarth has transformed the squishy 600e into a fast and fun little firecracker that works brilliantly on UK roads. If you can live with the range and tight rear legroom, it’s unlikely to disappoint those looking for an electric alternative to a traditional hot hatchback.”
Author: Alan Taylor Jones, Curtis Moldrich
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The Telegraph
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Abarth 600e EV has pace and handling virtuosity aplenty, just be prepared to spend a lot of time recharging if you use its performance to the full.”
Author: Andrew English
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Top Gear
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“It looks the part and it’s fun to drive, but the Abarth 600e can’t escape its roots”
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
No safety rating
As of August 2025, the Abarth 600e has not been tested by Euro NCAP.
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
As of August 2025, the Abarth 600e has not been tested by Green NCAP.
The Green NCAP programme measures exhaust pollution (which is zero for an electric car) and energy efficiency. Electric cars are much more energy-efficient than combustion cars, so the 600e is likely to score very highly in Green NCAP testing if and when it takes place. Check back again soon.
Reliability rating
Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
No reliability rating
As of August 2025, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Abarth 600e to generate a reliability rating.
The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy. As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the 600e, we’ll publish the score here.
Running cost rating
Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data
| Battery range | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| EV models | 200 miles | C |
| Electrical efficiency | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| EV models | 3.3 m/KWh | E |
| Insurance group | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| All models | 35 | D |
The Abarth 600e is a relatively expensive car to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.
The car’s average battery range of 200 miles and electrical efficiency is well below what is now expected of an electric car of this size. That said, this is a performance SUV, and increased performance comes with reduced single-charge travel range as a trade-off.
The car’s insurance premiums are estimated to sit at around the overall market average. We are yet to collect servicing and maintenance cost data for this model.
Warranty rating
New car warranty information for the Abarth 600e
| Overall rating | C | 56% |
| New car warranty duration | 3 years |
| New car warranty mileage | 60,000 miles |
| Battery warranty duration | 8 years |
| Battery warranty mileage | 100,000 miles |
Abarth’s new car warranty is pretty basic, and worse than rival brands in a similar price bracket as the 600e.
The duration is three years, with a limit of 60,000 miles. In addition to the standard new car warranty, the 600e has an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty for the battery components.
If you’re looking to buy a used car that is approaching the end of its warranty period, a used car warranty is usually a worthwhile investment. Check out The Car Expert’s guide to the best used car warranty providers, which will probably be cheaper than a warranty sold by a dealer.
Recalls
Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the Abarth 600e
As of August 2025, we are not aware of any DVSA vehicle safety recalls affecting the Abarth 600e. However, this information is updated very regularly so this may have changed.
You can check to see if your car has any outstanding recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local Abarth dealer.
Similar cars
If you’re looking at the Abarth 600e, you might also be interested in these alternatives.
Alfa Romeo Junior | BMW iX2 | Cupra Born | DS 3 E-Tense | Jeep Avenger | Mazda MX-30 | MG 4 XPower | Volvo EX30
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