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Abarth 500e Crowned Best

Abarth 500e Crowned Best "Mini Car" in Auto Motor und Sport's Best Cars Awards

Date Posted: 05 March 2025

Readers of the renowned German automotive magazine Auto Motor und Sport have voted the Abarth 500e as one of the top cars on the German market, securing its victory in the "Mini Cars" category.

This marks another milestone for Abarth, as its first fully electric model earns recognition in the prestigious Best Cars competition. After years of acclaim for its performance and style, the brand’s battery-electric version takes center stage, reinforcing Abarth’s leadership in the transition to electrification while ensuring its hot hatches remain as thrilling as ever.

With 23.6% of the votes, the Abarth 500e outperformed both domestic and international rivals, including models powered by electric and conventional combustion engines. This latest win marks the ninth time Auto Motor und Sport readers have honored Abarth, highlighting its enduring appeal in Germany—not only for its performance heritage but also for its contribution to electric mobility. The award ceremony is set to take place in May during the Hamburg Harbour Birthday celebrations.

As Abarth's first EV, the 500e benefits from a well-balanced electric architecture, improved weight distribution, instant torque, and a wider wheelbase. Equipped with a 42-kWh battery and an electric motor producing 113 kW (155 hp), it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 7.0 seconds.

Expanding the brand’s EV lineup, Abarth has recently introduced the 600e, developed in collaboration with Stellantis Motorsport. This new model represents the next step in Abarth’s electrification journey, setting a new benchmark for high-performance electric hot hatches while bringing a racing spirit to urban EVs.


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