TORINO (ITALPRESS) – The authoritative German readers of “auto motor und sport” again crowned the Abarth 500e as “Best Mini Car”, decreed the tenth absolute success of the brand in the prestigious “Best Cars” awards and the second consecutive victory for the first fully electric Abarth. Abarth celebrates another milestone in its electrification journey: the Abarth 500e triumphs at the 50th edition of the “Best Cars” awards of “auto motor und sport”. The fully electric sports saloon wins the “Mini Cars” category for the second consecutive year, obtaining 23.9% of the votes and reaffirming the strong appeal of Abarth among car enthusiasts in one of the most demanding automotive markets in Europe. The result of this year also marks the tenth overall victory for Abarth in the history of the competition, witnessing the long-lasting international reputation of the brand in terms of performance and emotions. Last year, the 500e had already impressed German readers with its dynamic and completely electric character, and continues to gain international relevance for the Abarth electrified product strategy. In the 2026 edition, 94,911 participants rated 480 vehicles in 13 categories, confirming the wide scope of the award and the high recognition of the sector. The official ceremony will be held on 10 June 2026 at the Stuttgart Castle, one of the most iconic cultural places in Germany. The confidence expressed by German readers highlights not only the emotional link with Abarth, but also the growing credibility of the brand in electrical performance. The Abarth 500e embodies this new era: powered by an 113.7 kW (155 hp) electric motor, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 7.0 seconds, while the Abarth sound, guaranteed by the deactivable sound generator, adds the unmistakable character of Scorpio to each guide. Available in both sedan and cabrio version with electric winding roof, the Abarth 500e continues to attract motorists looking for performance with an authentic racing spirit.
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