Abarth 500
The Abarth 500 is 3,670 mm long with 4 seats and a top speed of 155 km/h. For new registrations in the EU/EEA in 2025, the electric version has COâ‚‚ emissions of 0 g/km (WLTP). Two recall campaigns are listed in EU Safety Gate.
| Manufacturer | Abarth |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Electric |
| Engine power (EU/EEA average) | 112 kW (150 hp) |
| COâ‚‚ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2025) | Electric 0 g/km |
| Kerb weight (EU/EEA average) | 1,418 kg |
| Top speed | 155 km/h |
| Range (WLTP, typical per version) | 254 km |
| Length | 3,670 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,680 mm |
| Height | 1,520 mm |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 3 |
Engine power and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages of the Abarth 500 registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 (1,038 cars), engine power from 11 countries, kerb weight from 12 countries. Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Engine power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the power of the combustion engine, not the system power, and for electric cars it can differ from the peak power the manufacturer advertises.
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Abarth 500 cars registered for the first time across 13 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| France | 417 |
| Germany | 336 |
| United Kingdom | 165 |
| Italy | 99 |
| Belgium | 53 |
| Netherlands | 43 |
| Spain | 29 |
| Poland | 25 |
| Luxembourg | 17 |
| Portugal | 11 |
| Greece | 3 |
| Malta | 3 |
| Czechia | 2 |
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
WLTP range by version
Type-approved WLTP range of the electric versions of the Abarth 500, as recorded for each car in the Dutch vehicle register (RDW). The table shows the median; the spread is where 80% of the cars fall.
| Power | Range | Spread | Consumption | First registered | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 114 kW (153 hp) | 254 km | 244–257 km | 180 Wh/km | 2023–2026 | 151 |
WLTP is the test cycle of EU type approval, so the same version carries the same figure across the EU/EEA. Power is the net maximum electric power from the same register. Versions with fewer than 20 cars are left out. Source: Open Data RDW (Netherlands, CC0).
Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 73% of Abarth 500s pass their MOT test first time, based on 5,488 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
2 recall campaigns recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Abarth 500. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The guide rails of the right-hand front seat are inadequate: the seat might not click into place properly and become detached.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2016-09-23
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2022-06-10
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Abarth recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Abarth 500?
- The Abarth 500 has a rated top speed of 155 km/h.
- How much power does the Abarth 500 have?
- The Abarth 500 produces 112 kW (150 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the Abarth 500?
- The Abarth 500 is 3,670 mm long, 1,680 mm wide and 1,520 mm tall.
- How much does the Abarth 500 weigh?
- The Abarth 500 has a kerb weight of about 1,418 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Abarth 500?
- A new Abarth 500 registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 emits 0 g/km of CO2 (WLTP, electric).
- How many seats does the Abarth 500 have?
- The Abarth 500 has 4 seats.
- What is the range of the Abarth 500?
- The type-approved WLTP range of the Abarth 500 is 254 km (median of the cars in the Dutch RDW register). Range is shorter in winter and at motorway speeds.