Abarth 600e Opens for Orders in UK

• Orders have opened in the UK for New Abarth 600e, the most powerful Abarth ever, with a 280 HP, 207kW e-motor, 124 mph maximum speed, and 0 to 62 mph acceleration in 5.85 seconds.
• For the UK market, the Abarth 600e will be available in two versions: the sporty Abarth 600e (240 HP) and the fully equipped “Scorpionissima” limited edition (280 HP), which is available in just 1,949 units and two colors.
• UK pricing starts from £36,975 OTR for the Abarth 600e.
• New Abarth 600e will arrive in showrooms in Spring 2025.

Orders have opened in the UK for the New Abarth 600e, the most powerful Abarth ever with 280 HP and a 0 to 62 mph acceleration time of 5.85 seconds.

The model is the result of a joint project between Abarth and Stellantis Motorsport engineers and sets a new standard for electric hot hatch cars, and the sporting style and electrification of urban cars, thanks to its racing attitude. It will arrive in UK showrooms in March 2025.

Abarth 600e is built on the Perfo eCMP, a state-of-the-art sport BEV platform, and is designed to deliver extraordinary driving experience and performance, alongside power and a disarming charm. Its captivating personality comes via a muscular exterior and large footprint, expansive wheels, aerodynamic rear spoiler, and aggressive, sporty interiors. Together with the racing experts Michelin, Sabelt, JTEKT, and Alcon, Abarth studied and tested the most suitable solutions to obtain the perfect combination for the most powerful Abarth ever.

Two versions of Abarth 600e will be available for the UK market: the Abarth 600e and the Scorpionissima model, which will be limited to just 1,949 units, in recognition of the founding year of Abarth.

The most powerful Abarth

Central to Abarth 600e is its own e-motor. The new Scorpionissima limited edition is equipped with a 207 kW 280 HP powertrain — the highest power ever reached by an Abarth car. The e-motor was tested on the FORMULA E test bench with a real track simulator. Moreover, the Scorpionissima with 0 to 62 mph acceleration in 5.85 seconds, and the standard version (which delivers 240hp) with 0 to 62 mph acceleration in 6.24 seconds, are fast and responsive. In addition, to provide greater power, Abarth 600e has 345 Nm of torque and can reach a 124-mph limited maximum speed with a battery range of up to 207 miles (WLTP combined cycle, depending on the tyres fitted).

Both versions are equipped with three driving modes. Turismo mode provides smooth acceleration and 148 HP for Abarth 600e and 198 HP for the Scorpionissima version, combined with 300 Nm torque and a maximum speed limited to 93 mph. This configuration also features a sport accelerator pedal and steering calibration, and standard ESP calibration. In addition to these features, the second driving mode, Scorpion Street, comes with 201 HP for the standard version and 228 HP for the Scorpionissima with 345 Nm torque, and a maximum speed limited to 112 mph; the third driving mode, Scorpion Track, includes an aggressive accelerator pedal calibration, sport+ steering and specific ESP tunings. Maximum speed in this mode is 124 mph, with 345 Nm torque, and a higher power of 280 HP for the Abarth 600e Scorpionissima and 240 HP for the standard version. 

Abarth and Stellantis Motorsport racing know-how

The New Abarth 600e has been developed with a range of motorsport experts. Abarth and Michelin began to collaborate at the outset of the project, in 2021. Alongside sportiness, attention was given to tyre safety, lifespan, and energy performance. With an optimised rubber compound and dedicated architecture, the MICHELIN Pilot Sport EV tyres are designed to respond to the 280 HP provided by the Abarth 600e, while offering excellent grip in all conditions.

The brakes were designed with Alcon and come from the world of racing. A bigger surface, with monobloc calliper with four pistons, provides resistance to fading and optimises heat dissipation. The speed and braking performance of the car will delight the Abarth community. The Scorpion brand’s experts had as an objective of more power and stability while braking and achieved this through Alcon 380 mm brakes and callipers adapted for the car.

A key component in the Abarth 600e is JTEKT’s Torsen mechanical limited slip differential. Its presence gives better trajectory and improves handling, traction in turns, and safety in slippery conditions. The limited slip differential provides additional torque on the external wheel and the car’s handling is improved by the locking-effect setup, which rates 36% during acceleration and 34% during braking.  

With their track know-how, racing experts from Abarth and Stellantis Motorsport also increased suspension stiffness and reinforced the chassis with a rear anti-roll bar.

The Abarth 600e’s cooling system with high-capacity coolant pump pushes the boundaries of battery derating and maximises the vehicle’s performance.  A specific calibration ensures effective cooling in the sports modes also.

The racing spirit is further expressed by the style and technical features of the Sabelt seats, the design of which ensure high levels of support. The Scorpionissima’s seats emphasise lateral support and are optimised by four different high-density foams on each area of the body. The seats of this version also have a track-day look to entice motor enthusiasts with an authentic racing feel.

The Abarth 600e’s exteriors

The exterior of Abarth 600e is inspired by two main themes: the first is the past, interpreting the contrast given by the large, brutally squared-off volume of the front radiator of the Abarth 850 TC and conferring a sporty, emotional impact;  the second theme enriches the square geometry with strong graphics, inspired by the world of gaming and digital, and including inclined lines, engraved on the surfaces that become a grille in the air intake. This approach is repeated on the rear bumper.

Furthermore, Abarth focused on four elements in particular: front and rear bumpers, spoiler, and wheels. On the front, the engineers and designers stretched the silhouette, highlighting the so-called “shark nose”, improving aerodynamic performance and thus, providing the specific bumper with a characteristic volume and including three-dimensional Abarth inscription. The front look is enhanced further with a lowered setup and an enlarged track, giving an additional 30mm on the front and an additional 25mm on the back. Far from being merely aesthetic, the strongly squared shapes of the aero spoiler and the extractor in the bumper were studied and tested in a wind tunnel to improve performance. The 20-inch diamond-alloy wheels are majestic and present an eye-catching look: the 5-spoke alloy wheels are designed to reclaim the stylised graphics of the scorpion’s stinger and provide a view of the brakes and painted callipers. In addition, its hubcap is inspired by mono bolts and has a modern faceted design. The electrified scorpion, which made its debut on the Abarth 500e, is also a part of this model: in addition to the logos on the mudguards and the Abarth badge on the bonnet, the scorpion appears on the centreline, engraved on the black surfaces of the front and rear bumpers and spoiler. In addition to the Abarth 600e, the Scorpionissima limited edition will feature the gloss black body kit, specific lateral sticker, and painted front brake calipers.

The overall effect gives the car a strong personality and ensures a bold impact.
Defining the vehicle’s aggressiveness, the black mirror caps and handles contrast with the colours of the two models: the Abarth 600e will come in the bold, exciting Acid Green, Antidote White, Shock Orange, and Venom Black; meanwhile, the Scorpionissima limited edition will be available in Acid Green and the exclusive Hypnotic Purple (both paints included in OTR price). The Abarth’s colour names reference the sting of a Scorpion.

Impactful design on the interiors

The exteriors of the New Abarth 600e provide just a glimpse of the new electric model’s appeal, as the interiors complete the design that was sought after by Abarth’s design team. The sports steering wheel with leather and Alcantara inserts, is stylish and maximises grip. The interior theme creates a dark environment, with black A, B, and C pillars, headliner, overhead, and trims. However, the dark trims are brought to life by coloured detail such as the seams or the Scorpion on the steering wheel. The New Abarth 600e’s uniqueness is achieved by specific choices such as dedicated seats, aluminium pedals, footrest, and floor mats. However, thanks to privacy glass a mysterious and dark spirit is maintained. The internal look is also enriched by additional cool bonus features like the Abarth kick plate, the 7-inch cluster colour TFT with specific Abarth graphics, the tunnel pad cover—which is only available on the Scorpionissima limited edition—and the dashboard fascia—painted black on the Abarth 600e and matt black with its gloss black serigraphy for the Scorpionissima. In the interiors, the two Abarth 600e versions’ seats slightly differ, with two different configurations that reflect the spirit of each version. Covered with the Scorpionflage, a distinctive and exclusive pattern created with the scorpion icon, the Scorpionissima model features more aggressive, racing Sabelt seats in Alcantara with an integrated headrest, perforated to express lightness and sport; meanwhile, the Abarth 600e’s Sabelt seats come with an integrated headrest fabric with striped design. Additionally, the Scorpionissima limited edition features heated seats.  

Bold outside, technological inside

To make driving even more pleasant, the Abarth 600e comes with a range of ADAS equipment. Both versions feature Adaptive Cruise Control and Electric Parking Brake. Furthermore, every trip aboard the Abarth 600e is supported by its safety pack, available on both versions. Starting with 6 airbags and an E-call emergency response system, the new Abarth provides drivers with Drowsy Driver Detection and Autonomous Emergency Braking system for a safer driving experience. The pack is also enriched with a Lane Departure Warning system and ISOFIX front passenger and rear seats. Also, the Scorpionissima version comes with Level 2 Assisted Driving giving additional assistance with extra features and systems like the Lane Positioning & Traffic Jam assist, 360° parking sensors that combine with rearview camera to make parking simple. The Scorpionissima also offers Urban Blind Spot Monitor, power-folding mirrors, traffic sign recognition, and Automatic High Beam. Abarth 600e Scorpionissima also aims at to simplify daily life with features such as Hands-free Tailgate Opening, Cargo Flex Kit, and wireless mobile phone charging.  But the technological endowments do not end there: the Abarth 600e is equipped with the USB type A+C port, rear parking aid, rain, and dusk sensors, keyless start, and a CarPlay and Android Auto wireless adapter.

Abarth 600e’s infotainment system

Aiming to provide the best driving experience, the Abarth 600e offers an Infotainment system with a 10.25-inch radio with six speakers, while the Scorpionissima presents a 10.25-inch radio with Navigation as standard. On the Abarth 600e, driving is made more enjoyable thanks to the performance measurement provided by its infotainment system. From the homepage, drivers can move to dedicated performance pages: the torque management page to check the wheel’s torque in real time and adapt the acceleration according to weather and terrain conditions; the technical gauges page allows drivers to always have technical information within reach; a race gauges page provides drivers with a timer and a G-diagram to feel like a Formula E driver. In addition, only the Scorpionissima features a sound generator that can be switched on and off while the vehicle is in motion from the infotainment home page: the sound level is higher during sporty driving conditions and lower and more comfortable when driving at a constant speed because of the limited variation of the pedal throttle. The exhaust note has also been enriched, with a deeper sound, in revving condition, becoming less loud in the cabin and more “rounded and muffled”​. Finally, the sound fades out starting from 50 mph and gradually decreases up to a higher speed to adapt to the driving conditions.

To always provide the most exciting driving experience, Abarth increased pleasure, comfort, and safety with its connected services under two names: Connect ONE (available as standard) and Connect PLUS (subscription fees apply after 6 months free trial). The driver can benefit from a voice recognition system while on board and take advantage of automatic mapping updates to maintain navigation accuracy. For the first time in the Scorpion brand’s history, Abarth will offer special integrated assistance with a ChatGPT Generative AI solution implemented on the Abarth 600e. The new model will assist and excite its drivers by combining the existing connected services for both the automotive functions and the excitement of the ride. Indeed, through this technology, drivers can converse naturally and fluidly with their voice assistant, receive tips, and learn about everything they need during their journey. By introducing this new function on its vehicles, Abarth is offering the best and safest user experience, with customers' data always fully protected.  The connected services also support users with remote control when it comes to the centralised door locking, turning on lights, horn, thermal preheating, or programming the charging of the battery at home.

While driving the Abarth 600e, drivers can choose the optimal EV routing, via connected services and TomTom support.  Reaching a destination becomes easier by avoiding traffic issues or unexpected events. In addition, the vehicle allows drivers to use the mirroring mode of the infotainment system for an ideal journey thanks to the e-ROUTES by Free2Move Charge application.

Abarth 600e will arrive in UK showrooms during Spring 2025.

Abarth 600e UK Pricing

Abarth 600e 240 HP                                         From £36,975 OTR

Abarth 600e Scorpionissima 280 HP          From £41,975 OTR

ENDS

28th November 2024.

Contact: 

VINCE CLISHAM
HEAD OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
vincent.clisham@stellantis.com

TEL +44(0)7835 114390

MICHAEL ARNOLD
PRESS FLEET MANAGER
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JEREMY TOWNSEND
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
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