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Abarth 500e landing with $60,500 price tag, nudging Tesla Model 3 money

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We’ve already driven the little Italian overseas – see the full review here – where John Carey deemed it “an electric entertainer that’s unlike anything else,” and “this small package of EV joy from Italy is sure to make those who buy it smile wide and smile frequently.” What do you drive?

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Driven: Abarth 500e EV

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And while mainstream European brands like Renault and VW are planning performance versions of their coming small EVs, they’re years away from production. In Italy this costs $7000 more than the equivalent Fiat 500e La Prima. The Abarth has a more powerful and faster spinning electric motor, for a start.

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Driven: Fiat 500e La Prima EV

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It was the best-selling EV in Italy in 2022. Surprisingly, that price means the Fiat will be less costly in Australia than Italy, where it’s manufactured. This means tall occupants will feel they’re sitting uncomfortably high in the Fiat. Charging The 500e’s charging tech is a strength.

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2024 Lamborghini Revuelto PHEV review: the green way to enjoy a $1million screaming Italian V12?

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litre V12 engine behind its two-seat cabin and three electric motors, the carbon-fibre bodied Revuelto is faster, more powerful, and more fuel efficient than the non-hybrid Aventador it replaces. They’re short-range EVs, but with the added complexity and maintenance costs that come with an ICE. Lamborghini’s label is Citta.

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Lightning-fast Maserati Gran Turismo EV unveiled

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They’re due to reach Australia in late 2023. Three electric motors and an 800-volt battery pack is the short answer. Each of the motors can deliver a sustained 300kW. They’re made in Italy and they are “the most powerful motors on the market”, Maserati claims.

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Seres 3: Why this Chinese SUV is the worst EV I’ve driven

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As a motoring writer, this is the question we’re most asked after what’s the best you’ve driven. It’s a Hyundai Kona-sized small SUV with a 120kW/300Nm single electric motor up front, 52kWh (useable) battery, 18kWh/100km energy use and a claimed 329km range (WLTP). It’s the glitter curse again.

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