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Abarth 500 Electric Cabrio 114kW 42.2kWh 2dr Auto

Doors	2
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Electric
Engine Capacity - CC	1
Trim	Not Available
Price	£30,985
Battery Capacity	42.2
Engine Power - BHP	155
Acceleration	7
Top Speed	96 mph
Length	3673 mm
Width	1683 mm
Height	1518 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	185 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1435 kg

Driver Convenience

10.25" Uconnect infotainment touchscreen with integrated navigation
7" TFT digital cluster
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wireless)
Central Console A+C USB (Charging Only)
Connected services
Cruise control
Drowsy driver detection
e-Call (emergency call)
e-coasting
E-Mode selector
EMF Family Steering Opt
EV Granted Range (Take Me Home)
EV indications on instrument cluster and head unit
EV Low Battery Mode (Turtle Mode)
Intelligent speed assist
Lane keeping assistant (LKA)
PAS
Rain and dusk sensors
Rear parking sensor
Traffic sign information
Uconnect live service

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

11KW onboard charger
85kW fast charge
Bag for mode 3 charging cable
Electric transmission
Mode 3 charging cable
Second life ready battery
Smart charging
Smart charging port

Entertainment

Abarth sound generator
DAB radio
Global telematics box module (TBM)
JBL Hi-Fi premium sound system
USB for device mirroring in 1st row

Exterior Features

3rd brake light
Black spoiler
Dark tinted windows: rear side
Electric adjustable door mirrors
Electrically operated soft top
LED Day time running light
LED Headlights
LED rear lights
Rear boot
Rear fog lights
Titanium grey mirror caps
Welcoming / Leaving lights
White front and rear bumper inserts
Windows defroster

Interior Features

12V power socket in luggage area
1st row dome lamp
2 rear head restraints
2 seat bench in second row
4 way manually adjustable passenger seat
50:50 split back rear seat
6 way manually adjustable drivers seat
Auto climate control
Auxilliary 12V power socket
Cargo box
Cloth upholstery
Dashboard white backlight
Driver and passenger front seat pockets
Electrically driven temperature control
Front integrated headrests
LED spot light on central dashboard
One pedal drive
One side trunk light
Open central console
Single front passenger seat
Steering wheel with audio controls
Telescopic steering column
Three spokes vynil black steering wheel

Passive Safety

ABS/EBD
Autonomous Emergency Brake (AEB) & Vulnerable Road User (VRU) Protection
e-breaking
e-latch system
Electronic parking brake
Front and rear seatbelt reminder

Security

Keyless Go

Trim

Matt grey dashboard

Wheels

17" Alloy wheels
Fix and go kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	70
Battery Capacity in kWh	42.2
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	915
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	255
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	11
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)	35
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change	0-80
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW	85
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Right Side Rear
Coupler/Connector Type	CCS Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	85
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
Usable Battery Capacity	37.8
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	17.9
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	3.5
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City	349
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb	251
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City	217
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb	156

Emissions - ICE

Engine and Drive Train

Engine capacity (cc)	1
Gears	1 SPEED
Transmission	AUTO

General

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	26D
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	8
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	9000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	7
Engine Power - BHP	155
Engine Torque - NM	235
Top Speed	96 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

N/A

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	205/45 R17
Tyre Size Rear	205/45 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1518 mm
Length	3673 mm
Wheelbase	2322 mm
Width	1683 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1900 mm

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight	1805 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	550 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	185 l
Max. Loading Weight	370 kg
Minimum Kerbweight	1435 kg
No. of Seats	4
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	9.4 m

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