Abarth 600e Scorpionissima

Overview

Get ready for Abarth's electric hot hatch punch in a compact SUV body: the 2025 600e Scorpionissima! This limited-edition firecracker is Abarth's most potent road car yet, taking the Fiat 600e and injecting it with serious scorpion venom. While not officially slated for US shores (it's an EU-market gem for now), imagine this pocket rocket zipping down American streets. With its aggressive looks and performance focus, the Scorpionissima is built for thrill-seekers. Official US pricing isn't available, but it's positioned as a premium, exclusive electric performance model in Europe.

What's New for 2025?

The Abarth 600e, especially in this top-dog Scorpionissima trim, is brand new, having started production in 2024. Think of the 2025 model as the ultimate launch statement. Limited to just 1,949 units globally, the Scorpionissima arrives packed with exclusive goodies. It showcases a unique Hypnotic Purple launch color, sporty graphics, and all the performance bits Abarth could throw at it. It’s less about year-over-year updates and more about being the electrifying new kid on the block, ready to sting the competition from day one.

Design & Exterior

The Abarth 600e Scorpionissima screams performance with its pumped-up SUV styling. It’s got that signature Abarth aggression, featuring a meaner front fascia, wider stance, and a sporty rear spoiler. The exclusive Scorpionissima trim flaunts striking 20-inch alloy wheels, bold side decals, and often debuts in an eye-popping Hypnotic Purple. Dimensionally, it measures 164.8 inches in length, 70 inches in width (excluding mirrors), and stands 61.3 inches tall, making it a compact yet assertive presence. Darkened headlights and taillights complete its menacing look.

Interior, Tech & Cargo

Inside, the Scorpionissima treats you to a sporty, upscale cabin. Expect Alcantara-trimmed sports seats with Abarth scorpion logos, contrasting stitching, and a performance-focused steering wheel. Tech-wise, it’s kitted out with a 10.25-inch central touchscreen infotainment system (likely with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto) and a 7-inch digital driver's display. Passenger space is decent for a compact SUV with its 5-seat configuration. For your gear, there's 12.7 cubic feet of trunk space, which expands to a useful 43.5 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. Frunk capacity isn't specified.

Performance & Driving Experience

This little beast is all about the driving fun! The Abarth 600e Scorpionissima is powered by a single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) driving the front wheels, churning out a feisty 278 horsepower (from 207 kW) and 254 lb-ft of torque. That's enough grunt to scoot from 0 to 60 mph in a zippy 5.7 seconds, with a top speed of 124 mph. Expect a firmer, sport-tuned suspension for sharp handling, responsive steering, and multiple driving modes. It even features a sound generator to mimic a traditional Abarth roar!

Range, Battery & Charging

The Scorpionissima packs a 50.8 kWh usable battery, delivering a Green Cars Compare's calculated real-world range estimate of 170 miles, with an efficiency of 3.35 mi/kWh. For topping up, its standard 11 kW on-board AC charger can replenish the battery in under 5 hours. When you need juice quickly, it supports DC fast charging at up to 100 kW, potentially taking you from 20-80% in under 30 minutes. While the European model uses a CCS Type 2 port, a hypothetical US version would adopt a CCS Type 1 or NACS connector.

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

While official US NHTSA or IIHS safety ratings for the Abarth 600e Scorpionissima are not yet available, as it's not sold in the US, it’s expected to come well-equipped. Based on its Stellantis platform siblings, anticipate a suite of modern driver-assistance systems. This would likely include features such as Level 2 autonomous driving capabilities, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, automatic emergency braking, and possibly a 360-degree camera system, making it as safe as it is sporty.

Warranty & Maintenance Coverage

As the Abarth 600e Scorpionissima isn't officially sold in the US, specific US warranty details are unavailable. However, were it to arrive, expect coverage competitive with other Stellantis EVs. This typically includes a basic vehicle warranty around 4 years/50,000 miles and a battery warranty of 8 years/100,000 miles, protecting against significant degradation. Powertrain coverage would be similar. Complimentary maintenance isn't standard for Abarth in Europe, but regional US offers could differ. Being a new model, long-term reliability data is still emerging.