shame that it is so expensive. Here in the US we do not have many choices, I think that once the electric car manufacturers stop marketing these cars as luxury items, more people will actually buy them.
@christopherguzzi1316 Жыл бұрын
A Tesla Model 3 is about the same price as a Toyota Camry if you consider the $7,500 tax incentive.
@tiojuan174 Жыл бұрын
@@christopherguzzi1316 Er, what?... With the full US Federal Tax Credit ($7,500) a base Tesla Model 3 ($40,240) is $6,320 (24%) more than a base model Toyota Camry ($26,420). But most people (like me) that complain about EV prices also don't qualify for the full tax credit, which means a Model 3 can be as much as $13,820 (52%) more than a Camry. You could almost buy a Toyota Camry and a Nissan Versa for that amount. Even with fuel savings and the full Federal Tax Credit the Camry is still cheaper than the Model 3. However, the Tesla Model 3 can indeed become nearly the same price a Camry in states like Colorado that add on state incentives IF you qualify for both the full state incentive as well as the full federal tax credit. In Colorado that incentive is $5,000, making the Model 3 only $1,320 (5%) more expensive IF you qualify for all EV incentives in that state.
@theunknownunknowns5168 Жыл бұрын
I think there is a market in older generations for the electric Abarth because it's sentimental. I knew a 70+ year old who bought a petrol Abarth 10 years ago. The 500 is a iconic car.
@toyotaprius79 Жыл бұрын
Most new cars are going to be bought/leased by older drivers. That market demographic will continue to age and shrink until automakers eventually get hit with the reality that a sea of crossovers and premium-performance vehicles ends up pricing most people out. Hence the hot demand for second hand where there is not enough plugins. China's electric cars are going to wreak havoc on the auto industry and that's the consequences of western automotive executives.
@Lord_Mangoat Жыл бұрын
Great little car. I wish the US would get more vehicles like this. So tired of seeing big SUVs and pickups all over the place.
@Electroheads Жыл бұрын
Totally agree. We need some more diversity up in here!
@randy2558 Жыл бұрын
Nice to see Eilis reviewing more cars, especially compacts.
@tregaricus00 Жыл бұрын
nah, it's just always nice to see Eilis regardless 😅
@mazdaram226 Жыл бұрын
It’s so nice to see the fun being built into these compact EVs , once the price drops down and more used ones come available, then it a no-brainer for the younger generation …
@macpdm Жыл бұрын
It’s the first time I have felt even the remotest feeling of interest in an EV. Possibly just because I like Fiat and Italian cars generally.
@museholic7000 Жыл бұрын
1:24 god please get rid of fake engine noise and fake engine braking. It drives me up the wall.
@arekfpv3631 Жыл бұрын
It is ridiculous. £34K for something like that🤯. No way. MG4 for the win and it's almost £10k cheaper with a better range.
@johnpaterson4163 Жыл бұрын
Just had a look on auto trader now 37,794 or a nice Cabriolet version is nearly 42k, there having a laugh lol
@daveg9474 Жыл бұрын
Lovely and I want one! 😍All I need now is the cash! BTW, I'm 76 so it's not just for you youngsters. 😁
@Electroheads Жыл бұрын
Abarths for all!!!
@simonnrgaard7731 Жыл бұрын
I wait for the Fiat Panda E 4x4. 😎
@hemmingsadventures Жыл бұрын
Hilarious review of a gorgeous looking machine. I nearly killed it when the price tag came up, omg! Thanks for a fun review, molto bene, ciao ciao.
@Electroheads Жыл бұрын
grazie mille!!!
@phillipmatthews148 Жыл бұрын
That’s just begging for eyelashes 😂
@Electroheads Жыл бұрын
😂
@dvdsbl Жыл бұрын
Beautiful little jewel. The ideal daily drive for wealthy customers.
@spunkymonkie Жыл бұрын
I previously owned a petrol Abarth which I loved. Just got the new 500e Abarth and it’s a fantastic car. Love it
@davidrengers2859 Жыл бұрын
You guys are definitely a trip! Funny and love how you present your content. Never boring thats for sure
@Electroheads Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!! It means a lot
@js-vr1dz Жыл бұрын
Great review again, love the non serious but informative content, I want this car the sound projection is a great idea at low speeds to assist us cyclists in awareness, most electrics are close to silent and surprise the cyclists at last minute.
@CrankyOldNerd Жыл бұрын
We had the 1st generation 500E that we bought used here in the states. My kids learned to drive in it and loved it. Unfortunately the AC broke and no one in the area would work on it. It was only sold on the west coast and we bought it used on the east coast, and all the fiat dealers paniced when they saw it instead of just replacing the compressor. Traded it in on an ID.4 when we heard the 500 E wasn't coming to the us anymore. It's a great little car, hope they ship it here.
@sunilnijran151510 ай бұрын
Loved the review!! First time I've come across your channel!! Great energy and charisma!! Great car!! I want one... in Acid Green!!👍🙂
@Viddough Жыл бұрын
I don’t think the sound is gimmicky,in fact it gives the car “realness” ,borla have a sound generator for the gt that sounds like a real muscle car.
@sevesellors2831 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant little car but like all EVs expensive. Having read that now they are saying that EVs are not going to deliver zero emissions and if the UK was to meet all its targets the difference globally will be 0.044%. Thus at the age of 73.5 my last car purchase will be petrol.
@alexwilsonpottery3733 Жыл бұрын
I’m in the same boat at 64.5. Just got an Odyssey (petrol) to carry teens and elderly family across the ‘States from Iowa to Florida and back, and this week Iowa to Seattle then back via Missoula - and all five of us plus luggage barely fit!!! Would love an electric passenger van, but none are readily available in the US, and I honestly shudder at the potential cost. We’re only poor artists and teachers, and $200,000 used to be the price of a pretty fancy house across the lake from Prince’s place.
@spacecadetrik21 Жыл бұрын
Great fun review. I have a 500e and love it but I will be considering getting something with a bit more range soon. I had an ICE Abarth previously and it was great fun. However this, at this price, is not for me. I think you would have to love the badge and look of the car to pay 2k more for this than the MG4 X Power. The MG performance will leave this trailing.
@Electroheads Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yeah the price is a tough pill to swallow. If the fiat 500e can get grants maybe Stellantis can wrangle the same with the Abarth?! 🙏
@keithronson2624 Жыл бұрын
Love it! One of the first electric cars I would consider! The Mini e, the Pugeoet 208 even the Corsa. Makes so much sense if?? Electric is the future. As for the likes of Tesla, Kia etc and yes VW and Audi producing SUV EVs at well over £60 grand! Forget it!
@mixedbyfiatcat Жыл бұрын
No one buys an Abarth cause it make sense. You buy it cause you love it!
@TheIansp997 Жыл бұрын
Great video 🎉 and a fantastic little car ….. love it ❤❤❤❤❤
@Electroheads Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🤗
@paulhenshall7849 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Guys best electric car review I have seen. Great laugh and you 2 captured the feel of the car😊. I would buy this car after watching this video but I just ordered a EV6 .
@Electroheads Жыл бұрын
Aww thank you!! That means a lot
@eldridgep2 Жыл бұрын
It's a slap in the face for common sense not the car industry. Stupidly expensive novelty items have been around for years but most people live in the real world.
@jeremylister89 Жыл бұрын
Agree, engine noise needs gear change simulation. Alternate engine noise would be cool. How about add a handbrake, a fake clutch and fake gear lever, all software mapped?😂
@mixedbyfiatcat Жыл бұрын
ooh, that would been cool.
@davidornberg Жыл бұрын
I want an electric car that sounds like those pod racers in Star Wars! 🙂
@larryreynolds8580 Жыл бұрын
I'm having fun. Enjoyed your review 👍
@macaron3141592653 Жыл бұрын
34k for this thing is insane, given that despite how cool it is, its still small, it only has a 42kwh battery and 160ish hp. It takes alot of work to design a fun car but to mass produce one with such limited specs is not expensive.
@robtyman4281 Жыл бұрын
Agree. Cars have stopped being fun. They're now too big, too expensive - and yes, too boring. People have become obsessed with SUV's, and the 'mine's bigger than yours' syndrome that it encourages. Our roads are not shrinking.....the cars now are just too b****y big!! Councils are now having to spend unnecessary amounts of money widening roads so as to accommodate these 'tanks' or 'metal blobs'; and are ruining the streetscape and look of areas as a result. This is money that could (and should) be spent on more important things - like weekly bin collections, instead of bi-weekly which most Councils now have. Because the money is being diverted to road widening. 'Electric' doesn't have to mean 'boring' or joyless - as the current Fiat 500 shows (even though it's a tad on the pricey side); but the car industry are basically not imaginative enough to realise this ....and so churn out ever bigger, and ever blander, sterile cars with each passing year. Maybe the entire car industry needs a total rethink of how cars are designed and marketed....and why we even need such huge cars. Do we? ....I don't think so.
@aliruane Жыл бұрын
The noise is horrific. The lack of noise pollution from EVs is one of their major advantages. The car is expensive too. A noisy toy for rich people.
@ashb8572 Жыл бұрын
Divide the price by 10, and that's what most youngsters spend when buying a car 🚗
@Electroheads Жыл бұрын
Right... 😢
@Brightsparks1960 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant fun review for a fun car.
@Electroheads Жыл бұрын
Thank you! ❤
@macrichardson7904 Жыл бұрын
I am 60 live in the US we have owned 3 Abarth and love the vehicles. The part of this vehicle that makes me concerned is that it will not have the power and acceleration that the Gas version had. it was a fast, loud, fun vehicle to own. Looking at this vehicles specs, the electric motor seems very under powered to match the gas version. Fit and finish are great, but it it is a turtle, i will have to pass on owning another one. The other problem here in the US is that all of the Fiat dealers closed up so I would have to drive SEVERAL hours to buy one and even worse, get it serviced. That too is a concern.
@georgemacdonald8899 Жыл бұрын
Looks like a great little car for tight roads and European cities, yet nimble and sporty enough for quick jaunts out of the city... I drove an early (small) honda civic hatchback for years and really enjoyed it for getting about, this would probably do fine as a replacement. A bit out of my price range now, but I could see doing a fractional purchase or it being part of a "electric club car fleet". It got me thinking that it would be kind of fun to have an Electroheads club, perhaps with a club card(visa) that offered deals/discounts on eProducts and an App to help find the right gear. Might be a way to help some customers make payments on bikes as well.
@CwyfanapRhys Жыл бұрын
Nice big sunroof there but I’m not sure whether the cabriolet (or convertible) version would be even more fun.
@PEMAGYURME7 ай бұрын
Fun and most energetic Video 👍
@aeromtb2468 Жыл бұрын
i remember years ago the ceo of fiat was complaining they were loosing over $10K an electric 500. what is different now?
@Andi_mit_E Жыл бұрын
Great car! BUT: way too expensive and too few range.
@PEMFron Жыл бұрын
Don't leave her in the boot. Because I like to watch all the e-bike reviews. I watched the Eskuta review that you did. I have a good friend who took me to Nuneaton where they are assembled. I had a test drive in there car park. And because I liked it so much, I have paid for it in full I'm waiting for delivery soon. The Eskuta sx250 series iii is a brilliant piece of kit. For your reference I'm 71 but look and act like I'm 51. All the best to the team. 😀👍
@Electroheads Жыл бұрын
Amazing!! If you bought through us we massively appreciate the support ❤️ you’ll be pleased to hear I am out the boot and a free woman once again ✨
@lavapix Жыл бұрын
I can already see people having EV cars make various fart sounds when they accelerate.
@BMWHP2 Жыл бұрын
I love this EV. It is one of the only 2door cars with a decent range of 3300km. It also comes in cabriolet. I dont need the sound.
@ravenfeeder1892 Жыл бұрын
Please no. One of the advantages of electrics is the lack of noise.
@andrewchesney Жыл бұрын
THIRTY-EIGHT THOUSAND POUNDS - crazy! However, GREAT review - thank you
@WilliamMcBride Жыл бұрын
Would be interesting to compare this to the MG4 X-Power!
@grahammewburn Жыл бұрын
I Love you guys! I Love the car. Cheers Gray Australia
Interesting review of a fun car, Abarth is pulling in their favours, reputationally in charging (ha!) so much for this tiny machine. No, no, thrice no, no external loudspeaker-driven fake ICE engine noises to pollute the environment, keep the speakers inside to entertain the driver (like the Fiesta ST). One good thing about EVs is their motor silence, which will benefit society, big time. Love the boot test- this is a classic, so impressive to see you fold into that tiny space.
@neilbrandon Жыл бұрын
Add fake exhaust pollution too and maybe optional horse trotting sound..
@RobWallis Жыл бұрын
Definitely want options of different sounds, including Brian Blessed shouting "I am reversing"
@Electroheads Жыл бұрын
To be fair that would be incredible
@astr0nox Жыл бұрын
Please review the MINI electric too!
@flexdermeister6969 Жыл бұрын
For NVHers the behind is your primary sensory organ.
@marcuswennerholm1770 Жыл бұрын
Best car video ever!🥳
@Electroheads Жыл бұрын
😭 best comment ever!!!
@Lotus.F Жыл бұрын
Inspiring the younger generations to inspire their rich parents with that price tag lol.
@Mezman999 Жыл бұрын
Should have v8 noise on all electric cars. Would be fun.
@riziger Жыл бұрын
At this price, absolutely no chance :(
@gunston999 Жыл бұрын
To people with money £38 thousand is nothing.
@bahrignr9416 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful car
@peterthwaites5891 Жыл бұрын
Loved your unique presentation... i own and love my Abarth 595 Scorpioneoro and was really looking forward to eventually replacing it with this new model, BUT with an ICE engine, i get the idea of a sporty town car EV and it could work for me but not at over 10k more than a petrol equivalent..
@Electroheads Жыл бұрын
Thank you! It is a frightening amount of money isn't it?
@Laurynas_LTU Жыл бұрын
Yes, we're having fun! :D And stop calling this not a review! It's a great review! I'd rather watch you review all different Abarth colours in separate videos than watch another SUV "review", i.e. commercial. Oh, it's proper expensive... I understand that electric cars are lighter on maintenance costs, but you can't explain this to your bank manager when you can't afford a bigger loan...
@Electroheads Жыл бұрын
Hehe thank you!!
@doctorlovera Жыл бұрын
I wasn't sure this was a british channel until 7:58 Yeh indeed yeh yeh.
@Electroheads Жыл бұрын
I feel seen 😂
@flukeylukey7559 Жыл бұрын
In Australia the mg4 cost from 39k, other Chinese base models are mid 40k. So pretty exy here compared to the UK. Could still be worth it for petrol and service savings.
@jamesvdv0 Жыл бұрын
I don't recall any mention of the most important figure = range!
@Electroheads Жыл бұрын
We chucked it down in text - 164 miles WLTP
@charles_the_elder Жыл бұрын
I love this car, in this color!
@petergilbert72 Жыл бұрын
It’s not a “tiny” car. We have the ICE 500 and the EV is slightly bigger. If you want to find tiny just turn the clock back fifty years!
@bjorn63474 күн бұрын
Very funny video ... thanks
@nicop131 Жыл бұрын
I personally won't be buying an electric until its way more affordable and I don't think they should ever add a sound. If it was my car it would be turned off I love my vivaro-e work van because of how quiet it is
@TheTexasDuke Жыл бұрын
The sound of a gas nah turn that off make it silent 😂
@kalebdaark100 Жыл бұрын
No desire to get one of these (even if I had the money) but Loved the review. I feel the music should be from BAND-MAID though. Cute on the outside, heavy on the inside.
@DorsetSaferRoads Жыл бұрын
Screw that, will take an mg4 xpower over this any day of the week
@silbernersurfer8264 Жыл бұрын
I like Eilis!
@bill_heywood Жыл бұрын
"Engine" noises on an EV are dumb. Just make it fast and fun to drive
@sammyjjoo Жыл бұрын
I give it (I mean you 😁 a 10/10!
@horaciokanashiro-hv2zn Жыл бұрын
It sounds: Like a kid bubbling his milk shake with a straw 🥤
@bernardfender5147 Жыл бұрын
Abarth should be light, fast n fun. That awful clearly synthetic noise will be turned off after a day
@TilmanBaumann Жыл бұрын
I don't know about the sound. I'm very sceptical. I think if I can switch it off and if I can customise it I would dig it.
@BrockMcLellan Жыл бұрын
The last thing this world needs is more noise. It creates stress in people and animals. People are already having a difficult time coping with current levels of noise pollution. The world would benefit from small, affordable, non-polluting cars. Unnecessary vehicle noise should be banned, because it impacts everyone forced to be in the vicinity of the car, not just its driver.
@ianyorke2617 Жыл бұрын
£38,000 for a Fiat 500 for young people. I thought that young people were hard up and struggling?
@830jps Жыл бұрын
The external speaker should be on all EV, as they are too quiet and people, bicycle and pedestrians, don't hear you coming.
@larshelmin Жыл бұрын
6:12 The only proper song to test a premium sound system with! 😆
@Electroheads Жыл бұрын
You know it!!
@engineeredlifeform Жыл бұрын
It's lovely, but then at that price point, that's my expectation. Still, something to look forward to once that elastic curve bends my direction.
@MrRocketguitar Жыл бұрын
Needs to be half the price
@kavanobrien6547 Жыл бұрын
40 thousand for that = wow should be called the comedy car.
@guantou2520 Жыл бұрын
Thinking of getting one for "Her indoors" and she is 68
@SustainableGal Жыл бұрын
I can see petrol heads using this feature, but for me its just plain stupid - why would I want to hear an engine while im driving? 😂 sounds so annoying
@KiranMachiraju Жыл бұрын
1:15 - That sound is necessary. It will be welcomed well by the public. 7:45 - Actually, I don't care how I go from A to B 😂😅
@chrisfox6445 Жыл бұрын
I’ve a 500e and since my son-in-law described it as having a resting bitch-face, I can’t unsee it.
@Jimages_uk Жыл бұрын
2:22 What has driving a bus got to do with it? 2:47 I've never driven in a bath either.
@johnpaterson6112 Жыл бұрын
We are not amused. Perhaps they should use 'Eyre' and 'Richard' as performing names.
@erwindewit4073 Жыл бұрын
Hmm, I like it. Not at that price though. Still, all of my friends (and my girlfriend and me too) are over 6 ft ... But come on, that price! And 154 hp is still a bit meh? The Fiat 500 Abarth petrol was 180+ bhp and it's lighter... Such a pity....
@kornenator Жыл бұрын
Put sound in the car, fine. But why on the outside? Nobody wants to hear that except the driver.
@simonsaysrewind Жыл бұрын
Sounds like a ufo landing 😮
@Electroheads Жыл бұрын
👽
@Reddylion Жыл бұрын
Nice small e v
@zzhughesd Жыл бұрын
Fan Of It. Be nice 25k in 2/3 years. 😅
@B0BHW Жыл бұрын
Hmm. A bit like buying an exact copy made by Fender of Rory Gallagher's battered Stratocaster guitar. It looks like and (if you're skilled enough) sounds like Rory Gallagher's guitar. But it's not the real thing. But hey, back to the Abarth 500e. Can't deny. It does look way cool.
@sirgaymeerkat1994 Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this video but completely missed the cars stats! what was Is the driving range?? I got its top speed!
@Electroheads Жыл бұрын
164 miles (WLTP) on one charge 😊
@datadrivendev Жыл бұрын
So it makes the sound of the engine but not the sound of the gear change, wonder what's the point
@Electroheads Жыл бұрын
Something to improve on for the next model for sure
@cwork5485 Жыл бұрын
I find it hard to take anything seriously from a review, that calls a motor an engine, and calls JBL, JLB !!!!
@catrionahall8435 Жыл бұрын
Love it to bits
@Electroheads Жыл бұрын
She's a beauty!
@toad008 Жыл бұрын
My daughter would wet herself! Want one and I am an old git (big kid). x