Summary
The Abarth 600e is an electric compact SUV based on the Fiat 600e, developed as a more powerful and visually aggressive alternative. It shares its platform and electric drivetrain with several Stellantis models, including the Alfa Romeo Junior, Jeep Avenger, Peugeot e-2008 and Vauxhall Mokka Electric.
Available in the UK from early 2025, the Abarth 600e is offered with outputs of up to 280hp in limited-edition form. It delivers noticeably stronger performance than its Fiat counterpart and adopts firmer suspension and more assertive styling to match its sporting intent.
UK media reviews have been mixed. While testers welcome the sharp steering and strong acceleration, concerns have been raised about battery range and tight rear passenger space. Real-world usability is more constrained than the exterior styling suggests.
The Abarth 600e scores very highly for zero tailpipe emissions in the Expert Rating Index, supporting its overall result. However, media review scores have been weaker than expected for a performance-branded model, and warranty cover remains average for the wider market.
As of February 2026, the Abarth 600e holds a New Car Expert Rating of B, with a score of 65%. It scores top marks for its zero tailpipe emissions, while its running cost scores are expected to be competitive. However, Abarth’s warranty rating is only average and media review scores have been relatively poor.
600e highlights
- Strong electric performance for its size
- Sharp steering and composed handling
- Distinctive, aggressive exterior styling
- Zero tailpipe emissions
600e lowlights
- Limited electric driving range
- Tight rear passenger space
- Small boot relative to some rivals
- Only average warranty cover
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
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“There’s a lot to like about the all-electric Abarth 600e. A rather brash, somewhat juvenile character is the brand’s modern-day calling card, and the 600e has this in spades, plus there’s just enough performance on offer to warrant its wild and wacky styling cues.”
Author: Dean Gibson, Alastair Crooks
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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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Business Car
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Abarth 600e is one of the most capable and fun-to-drive EVs on-sale, as long its shortcomings can be lived with.”
Author: Martyn Collins
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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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Carbuyer
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6.8 / 10
“Its chassis upgrades also make a meaningful difference to how the 600e feels and handles, with some of the traits of old hot hatches thrown in. However, these changes have also made its driving range worse, and the 600e doesn’t offer the best practicality.”
Author: Alastair Crooks
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Driving Electric
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The hottest Abarth yet brings some attitude to an uninspiring segment, but it’s short on range and space.”
Author: Antony Ingram
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Electrifying.com
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Abarth 600e isn’t perfect by any means, but it does feel as though it has been developed by a team of enthusiasts.”
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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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Honest John
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“By configuring it as a powerful front-wheel drive car with a limited-slip differential, it feels reminiscent of our favourite hot hatches, despite being electric and more of a compact SUV. It’s sportier than the related Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce, but just as practical, if a little firm.”
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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 Independent
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“There’s no doubting the amount of fun you can have behind the wheel of an Abarth 600e. It’s fast, it handles superbly, looks as outrageous as you’d expect and even sounds interesting. But that’s not without compromise when it comes to range, ride and price.”
Author: Steve Fowler
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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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Which EV?
Score: 8.3 / 10
“The Abarth 600e blends the practicality of the Fiat version with greater power and a much enhanced chassis. The result is family hot hatchback that packs plenty of driving pleasure and isn’t ridiculously expensive either.”
Author: Tim Barnes-CLay
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
No safety rating
As of February 2026, 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 February 2026, 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 February 2026, 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 | 50% |
| 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 February 2026, 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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