Smart #1 Smart #3

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Comparison table

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Smart #1 Smart #3
Model years (differs) 2023-now 2024-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 38,990 € 46,490
Status Available Available
Fuel Electric Electric
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 71/100 72/100
Efficiency (differs) 70/100 72/100
Practicality (differs) 68/100 66/100
Reliability n/a n/a
Value retention n/a n/a
Specifications
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 440 455
Battery (kWh) (differs) 66 62
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 6.7 5.8
Length (mm) (differs) 4270 4400
Width (mm) (differs) 1822 1844
Height (mm) (differs) 1636 1556
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1820 1810
Boot (l) (differs) 411 370
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 16.8 16.3
Body style SUV SUV
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5
Power (hp) 272 272
Top speed (km/h) 180 180
Fast charging, public charger (kW) 150 150
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) 1600 1600

WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See the guide on WLTP versus real-world consumption.

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

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  • Smart #1 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP 16.8 kWh/100km + battery warranty 8 yr/160,000 km + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Smart #1 · Reliability: Too recent for reliable data; brand reboot 2022-2023 with software bug reports, long-term breakdown statistics missing · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Smart #1 · Efficiency: WLTP 16.8 kWh/100km (manufacturer figure) vs compact EV-SUV segment · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Smart #1 · Practicality: Boot 411 l + frunk approx. 15 l + towing weight 1,600 kg (manufacturer figure) · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Smart #1 · Value retention: Too recent for reliable data; rebooted brand, no stable residual-value curve · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Smart #3 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + Smart battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 (China production factored in) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Smart #3 · Reliability: Too recently in production; first year in EU, no stable owner or ADAC data per trim yet · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Smart #3 · Efficiency: WLTP 16.3 kWh/100km versus compact EV coupe-SUV segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Smart #3 · Practicality: Boot 370 l + 15 l frunk + towing weight 1,600 kg, coupe roofline limits rear headroom (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Smart #3 · Value retention: Too short on the market for stable residual-value data per trim · reference date 2026-05-21

Who they are

A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.

Profile · Premium (2024)

Smart #1

Compact electric SUV on Geely's SEA platform, designed by Mercedes (Geely + Mercedes-Benz joint venture). 66 kWh NMC battery, 272 hp on the rear axle and WLTP range up to 440 km (Premium, manufacturer figure). DC charging up to 150 kW. Built in Xi'an (China), EU launch in 2022 with wider rollout from 2023.

Profile · Premium RWD (2024-, SEA)

Smart #3

Sleek coupe-SUV on the Geely SEA platform, shared with the Smart #1 and the Volvo EX30. Smart is a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and Geely. The Premium RWD has 272 hp and a 62 kWh net battery, WLTP around 455 km. DC charging peaks at 150 kW.

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