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2023 Abarth 500e - Turismo
Automatic, 3-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD
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Overview
Variant
Turismo
Body type
Hatchback
Engine size
—
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
—
Power and torque
114kW / 235Nm
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Warranty
3 years
Doors
3
Seats
4
Fuel type
Electric
Safety rating
—
Specifications
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Android Wireless Connection: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Other Months Subscription Included: 0
Vanity Mirror
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Virtual Assistant: Alexa
Navigational Systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information Type: 3d And Voice
Map Updates Months of Subscription: 36
Screen Size (in): 10.25
Traffic Info: yes
Over Air Updates
Type: Ota Updates
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Sensor
Remote Battery Management
Includes Battery Status Checking: yes
Includes Remote Charge Activation: yes
Includes Timer Remote Charge Activation: yes
Remote HVAC Control
Includes Cooling: yes
Includes Heating: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Includes Timer: yes
Remote Services
Find My Car: yes
Geo Fencing: yes
Months Subscription Included: 36
Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Send Destination To Car: yes
Speed Alert: yes
Theft Alert: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Telematics
Advanced Auto Collision Notification: yes
Breakdown Assistance: yes
Concierge Months Included: 0
Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
Tracker System: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Country Highway): 0
CO2 Level (Combined): 0
CO2 Level (Urban): 0
Standard Met: ZEV
Energy Recuperation
Engine: yes
Level Selection: yes
Single Pedal Driving: yes
WLTP Emissions
BEV (Combined): 0.0
BEV Testing Type: BEV
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel Type: Electric
Charging Information
Mode 2 Amps: 13
Mode 2 Duration: 15.25
Mode 2 Scenario: Mode 2
Mode 3 amps (A): 16
Mode 3 Calc Duration Max Supplied 0% To 100%: 4.20
Mode 3 Calculated Duration 3.7 kW 0% To 100%: 12.57
Mode 3 Calculated Duration 7.4 kW 0% To 100%: 6.28
Mode 3 Duration: 4.25
Mode 3 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 11.00
Mode 3 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 11.00
Mode 3 Scenario: Mode 3
Mode 3 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
Mode 3 State of Charge Starts At (%): 0
Mode 4 Calc Duration Max Supplied 10% To 80%: 0.47
Mode 4 Calculated Duration 100 kW 10% To 80%: 0.47
Mode 4 Calculated Duration 50 kW 10% To 80%: 0.80
Mode 4 Duration: 0.58
Mode 4 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 85.00
Mode 4 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 85.00
Mode 4 Scenario: Mode 4
Mode 4 State of Charge Ends At (%): 80
Mode 4 State of Charge Starts At (%): 0
Electric Driven Wheels
Electric Driven Wheels: Front
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 235
Motor 1 Location: Front
Motor 1 Number: 1
Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 155.0
Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 113.7
Electric Power Source
Actively Heated Cooled Battery: yes
Battery (Ah): 105.2
Battery Cell Count: 192
Battery Cell Type: Prismatic
Battery Supplier: Samsung Sdi
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Battery Voltage: 400.0
High Power Charger: yes
Max Wireless Charging (kW): 0.0
Maximum Battery (kWh): 42.08
Number of kWh Included: 0
Number of Months Subscription Included: 0
Onboard Charger: 11.0
Range (km): 312.00
Range (miles): 193.87
Useable Battery (kWh): 37.80
Charging Connector
CCS (Combo) Charging Socket DC 1: yes
CCS (Combo) Location of DC 1 Socket: Rear Side
CCS (Combo) Type: Ccs (Combo)
Type 2 (Mennekes) Charging Socket AC 1: yes
Type 2 (Mennekes) Location of AC 1 Socket: Rear Side
Type 2 (Mennekes) Type: Type 2 (Mennekes)
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 10.25
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 7.00
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 7.0
Max Speed On Electric Power Only (km/h): 155
Maximum Speed (km/h): 155
Maximum Speed (mph): 96
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 155
Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 155
Maximum Power (kW): 114
Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 114
Maximum Torque (Nm): 235
Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 235
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 0
Power Consumption
Combined (km/kWh): 0.2
Combined (kWh/100 miles): 29.1
Combined (kWh/100km): 18.1
Combined (kWh/km): 0.5
Combined (kWh/mile): 0.3
Combined (miles/kWh): 0.3
Combined (Wh/km): 181
Combined (Wh/mile): 291
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Description: Automatic
Number of Speeds: 1
Shift Lever Location: Dash
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 2
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Suede
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Torsion Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 86
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Performance Tires: yes
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 86
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Performance Tires: yes
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Two Tone: yes
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: B2
Wheelbase Type: Short
Black Trim
Around Side Windows: yes
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 19.4
Rear Seat Down (L): 550
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 6.5
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 185
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9700
Front Track (in): 58.1
Front Track (mm): 1475
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 31.8
Overall Height (in): 59.8
Overall Height (mm): 1518
Overall Length (in): 144.6
Overall Length (mm): 3673
Overall Width (in): 66.2
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 74.8
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 1900
Overall Width (mm): 1682
Rear Track (in): 57.7
Rear Track (mm): 1465
Wheelbase (in): 91.4
Wheelbase (mm): 2322
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Toned
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Toned
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1690
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3726
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1335
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2943
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 0
Audio System
Colour Screen: yes
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Power (W): 200
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 1
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Brand: JBL
Number of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Luxury Trim
Instrument Panel: Suede
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 6
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Integrated: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Highway Assist: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Traffic Jam Assist: yes
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Maximum Speed For Operation (km/h): 150
Maximum Speed For Operation (mph): 93
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Buzzer: yes
Manufacturer Code: Blind Spot Assist
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
Seating
Capacity: 4
Configuration: 2+2
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 1
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Electric Heater: yes
Touch Screen Controls: yes
Power Locks
Includes Power Windows: yes
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
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