Current
- Range
- 225 km*
- Battery
- 37.3 kWh
- DC charging
- 65 kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.0 s
Hatchback · FWD · 4 seats
Electric car comparison
Change carsAbarth 500e vs Volkswagen e-Caravelle L1
Compare the headline figures first, then inspect every available specification, trim and supported-market price below.
Current
- Range
- 245 km*
- Battery
- 63.8 kWh
- DC charging
- 75 kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 12.8 s
SPV · RWD · 9 seats
Data checked 17 July 2026
Headline figures use the available longest-range variant on each side. Range and charge times are real-world estimates.
Data-led verdict
PlugSphere Smart Score
A transparent score for this comparison pair only, calculated from available range, charging, efficiency, performance, practicality and EV-capability data.
A
Abarth 500e
77
/100
Smart Score verdict
Effectively tied
The overall difference is under two points
Pair-relative, not a universal vehicle rating. Missing categories do not become zero.
B
Volkswagen e-Caravelle L1
78
/100
| Score category | A · 500e | B · e-Caravelle L1 |
|---|---|---|
| Range 25% weight | 92/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| Charging 25% weight | 94/100 Leads | 84/100 |
| Efficiency 15% weight | 100/100 Leads | 64/100 |
| Performance 10% weight | 100/100 Leads | 55/100 |
| Practicality 15% weight | 34/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| EV capability 10% weight | 0/100 | 20/100 Leads |
Compared 12 of 13 possible metrics. The strongest value in a numeric pair receives 100 and the other is scaled proportionally; capability features use present/not-present values. Categories without comparable data are excluded and remaining weights are renormalized.
Side by side
Full specification comparison
Every available field for the two reference variants, grouped so differences are easy to scan.
| Specification | A Reference model Abarth 500e | B Reference model Volkswagen e-Caravelle L1 |
|---|---|---|
| Range & energy | ||
| Estimated real-world range* | 225 km | 245 km Better |
| Useable battery | 37.3 kWh | 63.8 kWh |
| Efficiency | 166 Wh/km Better | 260 Wh/km |
| One-stop range | 246 km | 247 km Better |
| Charging | ||
| Onboard AC charger | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Typical DC charging power | 65 kW | 75 kW Better |
| Estimated 10–80% DC time | 24.0 min Better | 36.0 min |
| Charge port | Type 2 CCS | Type 2 CCS |
| Plug & Charge | No | No |
| Battery preconditioning | No | No |
| Body & practicality | ||
| Body style | Hatchback | SPV |
| Seats | 4 | 9 Better |
| Cargo volume | 185 L | 800 L Better |
| Curb weight | 1,410 kg | 2,523 kg |
| Dimensions | Not available in source data | Not available in source data |
| Roof rack possible | No | Yes Better |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.0 s Better | 12.8 s |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
| Capability & battery | ||
| Towing capacity | Not available | 2,000 kg |
| Towbar approved | No | Yes Better |
| Heat pump | No | Yes Better |
| Battery chemistry | NCM | NCM |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | No | No |
| Vehicle-to-home (V2H) | No | No |
| Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) | No | No |
| Bidirectional charging | No | No |
| Availability | ||
| Current status | Current | Current |
| Available from | May 2023 | March 2025 |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP safety rating | Not available | Not available |
*Estimated mixed-condition real-world range. “Better” appears only where direction is generally useful; neutral characteristics do not receive simplistic winner labels.
Market by market
Price comparison
Compare the lowest stored current or upcoming trim price for each supported market.
| Market | A Abarth 500e | B Volkswagen e-Caravelle L1 |
|---|---|---|
| Country Germany | From €37,990 | From €66,021 |
| Country Netherlands | From €36,490 | From €68,390 |
| Country United Kingdom | From £27,995 | From £56,129 |
Prices include VAT where supplied by the source. “From” is the lowest current or upcoming trim price stored for that market; estimates are explicitly marked.
Versions at a glance
Variants and model years
Each side uses the same labels and order, making trims easier to scan without decoding a compressed specification line.
Model family
Abarth 500e trims
-
500e Hatchback
Current- Model years
- 2023–present
- Range
- 225 km*
- Battery
- 37.3 kWh
- Drive
- FWD
-
500e Convertible
Current- Model years
- 2023–present
- Range
- 225 km*
- Battery
- 37.3 kWh
- Drive
- FWD
-
500e Scorpionissima
Archive- Model years
- 2023–2023
- Range
- 225 km*
- Battery
- 37.3 kWh
- Drive
- FWD
Model family
Volkswagen e-Caravelle L1 trims
-
e-Caravelle L1 100 kW 64 kWh
Current- Model years
- 2025–present
- Range
- 245 km*
- Battery
- 63.8 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
e-Caravelle L1 210 kW 64 kWh
Current- Model years
- 2025–present
- Range
- 245 km*
- Battery
- 63.8 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
e-Caravelle L1 160 kW 64 kWh
Current- Model years
- 2025–present
- Range
- 245 km*
- Battery
- 63.8 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
500e vs e-Caravelle L1 — common questions
Answers derived from the current PlugSphere vehicle records.
Which has more range: Abarth 500e or Volkswagen e-Caravelle L1?
Abarth 500e has an estimated 225 km of mixed-condition range and Volkswagen e-Caravelle L1 has 245 km. That gives Volkswagen e-Caravelle L1 a 20 km advantage in this database.
Which charges faster: Abarth 500e or Volkswagen e-Caravelle L1?
Abarth 500e is listed at 65 kW typical DC power and Volkswagen e-Caravelle L1 at 75 kW. Actual charging time also depends on battery size, temperature and the charging curve.
Which scores better: Abarth 500e or Volkswagen e-Caravelle L1?
Abarth 500e and Volkswagen e-Caravelle L1 are effectively tied at 77/100 and 78/100 in this pair-relative Smart Score. Missing categories are excluded and the available weights are renormalized.
Are Morocco prices available for Abarth 500e and Volkswagen e-Caravelle L1?
PlugSphere only shows a price where the vehicle database contains a supported market record. If Morocco is absent from the price table, no Moroccan price is inferred or converted.