Abarth 500e Wins 'Best Cars' Award for Second Consecutive Year, Brand's Tenth Win
Abarth's 500e electric hot hatch has been voted best mini car by readers of Germany's 'auto motor und sport' for the second straight year, marking the brand's tenth overall win in the competition.
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What Happened
Germany's influential 'auto motor und sport' readers have voted the Abarth 500e best in the 'Mini Cars' category for the second consecutive year, giving the fully electric hot hatch 23.9% of the votes. This marks Abarth's tenth overall win in the prestigious 'Best Cars' awards, now in its 50th edition. The official ceremony is set for 10 June 2026 at Stuttgart Castle.
23.9%%
of 94,911 participants across 13 categories
The Abarth 500e is powered by a 113.7 kW (155 hp) electric motor, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.0 seconds. Its switchable sound generator delivers the signature Abarth soundtrack. Available as a hatchback or convertible with an electric roll-up roof, it blends compact performance with a racing attitude.
Why this matters
The award underscores Abarth's growing credibility in the electric performance segment and its appeal among German car enthusiasts, a key market.
Terms in This Story
- Hot hatch
- A high-performance version of a small car, typically with a hatchback body style.
- Electric motor
- A machine that converts electrical energy into mechanical motion to propel a vehicle.
- Sound generator
- A device that produces artificial engine sounds in an electric vehicle.
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