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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: 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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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. Charging Like the Fiat, the Abarth is a decently quick charger.

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

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Could it be that plug-in hybrid tech works better in a $1 million supercar than any SUV, sedan or wagon costing one-tenth as much? They’re short-range EVs, but with the added complexity and maintenance costs that come with an ICE. The battery gauge shows it’s 75 percent charged. Lamborghini’s label is Citta.

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