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Abarth 500e Turismo

TIN HAT ON, HERE WE GO WITH ANOTHER evo review of a car that isn’t powered by an internal combustion engine. However, bear with us because this could just be the EV that makes the most sense – at least for those who value small cars that are fit for the purpose they were designed for.

You see, the Abarth 500e doesn’t have a gazillion horsepower, only 152bhp and 173lb ft of torque. It doesn’t squeeze your internal organs into an uncomfortable mess under acceleration because it takes sevenand enjoying the associated tax benefits. That said, it hilariously expensive, the tin-top Turismo costing £38,795 and the Turismo Convertible costing an obscene £41,195.

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