Used Abarth 500e 2023-present reliability
Category: Electric car
Abarth has successfully transplanted some old-school hot hatch fun into the electric 500e. Its range and practicality are limiting, though
What should I look for in a used Abarth 500e hatchback?
When viewing a used car, always follow our used car buying checklist.
Being a small car that's likely to find itself navigating city streets and tight car parks, check for scratches and dents on the bodywork, as well as kerbing on the wheels. Also, make sure all the car's electrics work as they should.
All Abarths come with lane-keeping assistance, traffic-sign recognition and automatic emergency braking (AEB). Blind-spot monitoring is a standard feature of Turismo models.
What are the most common problems with a used Abarth 500e hatchback?
As of writing, the Abarth 500e, like the Fiat 500 Electric, is yet to experience any recalls, but do check with your local dealer that any recalls have been attended to.
Click here for more information. Contact your local Abarth dealer if you believe your vehicle is involved in a recall.
Is a used Abarth 500e hatchback reliable?
Like the 500 Electric, there's still a question mark around Abarth 500e reliability. In our most recent What Car? Reliability Survey, the Fiat 500 finished in 11th place out of 20 cars in the electric car class with an overall score of 91.9%.
On the other side, Abarth's parent company, Fiat, performed poorly in the car brands section, claiming 28th place out of the 30 included car makers, beating Nissan and MG.
