This tiny electric car is a SLAP in the face to a boring car industry

Could this be the car that inspires the younger generations to embrace smaller, more compact cars? We delve into the new Abarth 500e, a tiny electric car that could well live up to its badge, and appeal to both older car enthusiasts and people who might not be as familiar. But what do you guys think? Let us know in the comments!
0:00 Very serious intro…
0:35 Sound test
1:23 Ehhhhh…
1:44 Driving first impressions
2:23 How it compares
4:05 Rear space
4:44 Who its for
5:32 Gears
6:01 Sound system
6:44 Driving modes
8:29 Horn test
9:39 Pricing
10:30 Aesthetics🧞‍♀️
12:15 Ultimate Boot Test…
13:21 Colour
14:38 Outro
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[@camerawheel]

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]

A Tesla Model 3 is about the same price as a Toyota Camry if you consider the $7,500 tax incentive.

[@tiojuan174]

@@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]

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]

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.

[@mazdaram226]

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 …

[@randy2558]

Nice to see Eilis reviewing more cars, especially compacts.

[@tregaricus00]

nah, it's just always nice to see Eilis regardless 😅

[@Lord_Mangoat]

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]

Totally agree. We need some more diversity up in here!

[@macpdm]

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]

1:24 god please get rid of fake engine noise and fake engine braking. It drives me up the wall.

[@arekfpv3631]

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]

Just had a look on auto trader now 37,794 or a nice Cabriolet version is nearly 42k, there having a laugh lol

[@daveg9474]

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]

Abarths for all!!!

[@hemmingsadventures]

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]

grazie mille!!!

[@simonnrgaard7731]

I wait for the Fiat Panda E 4x4. 😎

[@phillipmatthews148]

That’s just begging for eyelashes 😂

[@Electroheads]

😂

[@dvdsbl]

Beautiful little jewel. The ideal daily drive for wealthy customers.

[@CrankyOldNerd]

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.

[@spacecadetrik21]

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]

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?! 🙏

[@Viddough]

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.

[@davidrengers2859]

You guys are definitely a trip! Funny and love how you present your content. Never boring thats for sure

[@Electroheads]

Thanks so much!! It means a lot

[@keithronson2624]

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]

No one buys an Abarth cause it make sense. You buy it cause you love it!

[@js-vr1dz]

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.

[@paulhenshall7849]

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]

Aww thank you!! That means a lot

[@davidornberg]

I want an electric car that sounds like those pod racers in Star Wars! 🙂

[@sunilnijran1515]

Loved the review!! First time I've come across your channel!! Great energy and charisma!! Great car!! I want one... in Acid Green!!👍🙂

[@spunkymonkie]

I previously owned a petrol Abarth which I loved. Just got the new 500e Abarth and it’s a fantastic car. Love it

[@jeremylister89]

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]

ooh, that would been cool.

[@sevesellors2831]

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]

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.

[@TheIansp997]

Great video 🎉 and a fantastic little car ….. love it ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Electroheads]

Thank you 🤗

[@georgemacdonald8899]

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]

Nice big sunroof there but I’m not sure whether the cabriolet (or convertible) version would be even more fun.

[@PEMFron]

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]

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 ✨

[@Brightsparks1960]

Brilliant fun review for a fun car.

[@Electroheads]

Thank you! ❤

[@BMWHP2]

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.

[@macaron3141592653]

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.

[@ashb8572]

Divide the price by 10, and that's what most youngsters spend when buying a car 🚗

[@Electroheads]

Right... 😢

[@aeromtb2468]

i remember years ago the ceo of fiat was complaining they were loosing over $10K an electric 500. what is different now?

[@peterthwaites5891]

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]

Thank you! It is a frightening amount of money isn't it?

[@Lotus.F]

Inspiring the younger generations to inspire their rich parents with that price tag lol.

[@neilbrandon]

Add fake exhaust pollution too and maybe optional horse trotting sound..

[@RobWallis]

Definitely want options of different sounds, including Brian Blessed shouting "I am reversing"

[@Electroheads]

To be fair that would be incredible

[@sirgaymeerkat1994]

I enjoyed this video but completely missed the cars stats! what was Is the driving range?? I got its top speed!

[@Electroheads]

164 miles (WLTP) on one charge 😊

[@catrionahall8435]

Love it to bits

[@Electroheads]

She's a beauty!

[@WilliamMcBride]

Would be interesting to compare this to the MG4 X-Power!

[@flukeylukey7559]

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.

[@charles_the_elder]

I love this car, in this color!

[@guantou2520]

Thinking of getting one for "Her indoors" and she is 68

[@Andi_mit_E]

Great car! BUT: way too expensive and too few range.

[@eldridgep2]

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.

[@kalebdaark100]

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.

[@engineeredlifeform]

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.

[@riziger]

At this price, absolutely no chance :(

[@larshelmin]

6:12 The only proper song to test a premium sound system with! 😆

[@Electroheads]

You know it!!

[@megapangolin1093]

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.

[@macrichardson7904]

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.

[@kavanobrien6547]

40 thousand for that = wow should be called the comedy car.

[@chrisfox6445]

I’ve a 500e and since my son-in-law described it as having a resting bitch-face, I can’t unsee it.

[@TheTexasDuke]

The sound of a gas nah turn that off make it silent 😂

[@marcuswennerholm1770]

Best car video ever!🥳

[@Electroheads]

😭 best comment ever!!!

[@TilmanBaumann]

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.

[@lavapix]

I can already see people having EV cars make various fart sounds when they accelerate.

[@jamesvdv0]

I don't recall any mention of the most important figure = range!

[@Electroheads]

We chucked it down in text - 164 miles WLTP

[@doctorlovera]

I wasn't sure this was a british channel until 7:58 Yeh indeed yeh yeh.

[@Electroheads]

I feel seen 😂

[@andrewchesney]

THIRTY-EIGHT THOUSAND POUNDS - crazy! However, GREAT review - thank you

[@Laurynas_LTU]

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]

Hehe thank you!!

[@KiranMachiraju]

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 😂😅

[@chrisstrider]

Want one 😊

[@Electroheads]

Me. Too. 😍

[@B0BHW]

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.

[@datadrivendev]

So it makes the sound of the engine but not the sound of the gear change, wonder what's the point

[@Electroheads]

Something to improve on for the next model for sure

[@gyurmepema5311]

Fun and most energetic Video 👍

[@toad008]

My daughter would wet herself! Want one and I am an old git (big kid). x

[@Electroheads]

Big kids only on this channel!! 😁

[@nicnordic6143]

For 70%? Of ev buyers this sounds like a joke. But: JP, the most seen tuner on YT in Germany and Porsche fan tested a prototype of the Ioniq 6N. It has sound and artificial gears and he had a blast...

[@FFVoyager]

I hate the idea of making an 'engine noise' on an EV. It's just infantile.

[@ianmangham4570]

​@@FFVoyagerThe elderly appreciate it when crossing the street.

[@FFVoyager]

@@ianmangham4570 how is a fake exhaust sound at the back of the car going to help? 🙄

[@ianmangham4570]

@@FFVoyagerBadinga do !

[@nicnordic6143]

@@FFVoyager may be its 95% ;-)

[@larryreynolds8580]

I'm having fun. Enjoyed your review 👍

[@flexdermeister6969]

For NVHers the behind is your primary sensory organ.

[@astr0nox]

Please review the MINI electric too!

[@longzero]

The video should have ended with Eilis in there and we would see her come out of a different car at the beginning of the review of that different car. I suppose my comment is a suggestion for a new video idea: continuity across (some) videos.

[@Electroheads]

Oh damn that is some mad inception right there

[@horaciokanashiro-hv2zn]

It sounds: Like a kid bubbling his milk shake with a straw 🥤

[@grahammewburn]

I Love you guys! I Love the car. Cheers Gray Australia

[@Electroheads]

We love you, Gray!

[@DorsetSaferRoads]

Screw that, will take an mg4 xpower over this any day of the week

[@ObiePaddles]

Love the idea of the car. Personally dont need or want the sound…and if it brings some ICE drivers into the car as they would otherwise miss the sound then bring it on!

[@sammyjjoo]

I give it (I mean you 😁 a 10/10!

[@InquisitiveBaldMan]

Frickin electroheads, always pushing the limits. I like the car review format of a guy and a girl. Good to hear about the vibrations and Eilis with the horn.... Maybe more of a 6pm thing rather than 6am thing....

[@Electroheads]

Pushing dem limits, babeh!! Thanks for joining us for the ride

[@simonsaysrewind]

Sounds like a ufo landing 😮

[@Electroheads]

👽

[@glennbutler2070]

Crazy crazy price😵‍💫😵‍💫🙄 Fun to watch though.

[@kevinmcgrane4279]

“Engine sound”? Nope. Nope nope nope. Cute car, though. I’d buy it. Looks fun! (38K price tag?!?)

[@Jimages_uk]

2:22 What has driving a bus got to do with it? 2:47 I've never driven in a bath either.

[@bahrignr9416]

Beautiful car

[@robtyman4281]

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.

[@Mezman999]

Should have v8 noise on all electric cars. Would be fun.

[@nicop131]

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

[@buzzofftoxicblog791]

😅 I'm old love the look of it love small fun cars ... but rwd or AWD and zoooom I would need more zooom and definitely would change the noise for more. something like a spaceship noise. not a stinky toxic ice car noise yuk 😂😂✨😂

[@aliruane]

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.

[@silbernersurfer8264]

I like Eilis!

[@erwindewit4073]

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....

[@ravenfeeder1892]

Please no. One of the advantages of electrics is the lack of noise.

[@bernardfender5147]

Abarth should be light, fast n fun. That awful clearly synthetic noise will be turned off after a day

[@actualfacts1055]

They forgot to put on a boot.

[@830jps]

The external speaker should be on all EV, as they are too quiet and people, bicycle and pedestrians, don't hear you coming.

[@MrRocketguitar]

Needs to be half the price

[@Reddylion]

Nice small e v

[@johnbow100]

Great car, BUT why is this nearly double the price of the petrol one? If manufacturers keep gouging EV buyers we should vote with out wallets. MG seem to be the only manufacturer living in the real world at the moment.

[@gunston999]

To people with money £38 thousand is nothing.

[@bill_heywood]

"Engine" noises on an EV are dumb. Just make it fast and fun to drive

[@johnpaterson6112]

We are not amused. Perhaps they should use 'Eyre' and 'Richard' as performing names.