Abarth 500e electrifies performance with new £3,750 Government Electric Car Grant
21 July 2026
- Abarth 500e now eligible for the UK Government’s Band 1 Electric Car Grant, worth £3,750.
- Customers can purchase the Abarth 500e from £24,245 on-the-road and the Abarth 500e Convertible from £27,245 on-the-road, including the grant.
- Government incentive makes high-performance electric motoring more accessible and affordable.
- Since UK launch in 2023, the Abarth 500e has brought the brand's racing heritage into the electric era.
- Abarth 500e combines 155 HP performance, sharp handling and exhilarating acceleration with zero-emissions driving.
- Distinctive Italian design and bold styling deliver an engaging driving experience in both urban and open-road environments.
- Qualifying for the grant demonstrates compliance with strict environmental and sustainability criteria.
- Abarth continues to support the transition to cleaner mobility without compromising driving excitement.
The transition to electric performance driving has become even more appealing, with Abarth confirming that its all-electric Abarth 500e now qualifies for the UK Government’s Band 1 Electric Car Grant, worth £3,750.
The introduction of the grant means customers can now experience the thrill of the Abarth 500e from just £24,245 on-the-road (£27,245 for Abarth 500e Convertible), including the £3,750 Government Electric Car Grant. With fuel prices remaining elevated, the incentive provides drivers with an accessible route into high-performance electric motoring, making the switch to an electric vehicle even more compelling.
Since its UK launch in summer 2023, the Abarth 500e has brought the Scorpion brand’s racing heritage into the electric era, blending sharp handling, exhilarating acceleration and distinctive Italian design with zero-emissions performance. Delivering 155 HP, bold styling and a performance-focused character, the Abarth 500e offers an engaging and rewarding driving experience, whether in the city or out on the open road.
The UK Government’s Electric Car Grant is available to vehicles that meet strict environmental and sustainability criteria, underlining Abarth’s credentials in supporting the transition to cleaner mobility without compromising driving enjoyment.
“This is another important step in making electric performance more accessible to a wider audience,” said Kris Cholmondeley, managing director, FIAT & Abarth UK.
“The Abarth 500e demonstrates that electrification and driving excitement can go hand in hand. Combining the thrill and character expected of the Abarth brand with the additional benefit of the £3,750 Government Electric Car Grant makes it an even more compelling proposition for customers considering the switch to electric.”
To find out more, visit www.abarthcars.co.uk/new-abarth-500e-electric
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