Smart #2 debuts as a city-friendly two-seater EV with 290 km range

The Smart ForTwo finally gets a proper EV remake, underpinned by a brand-new platform developed specifically for it. Say hello to the Smart #2, built on the Electric Compact Architecture (ECA). The Mercedes-backed company showcased the new model during the 2026 Paris Motor Show and announced trims and prices, even.

Smart #2 EV

Spec-wise, the vehicle is quite impressive, aiming to reinvent the city-friendly two-seater category. It has one rear-mounted electric motor producing 80 hp and 130 Nm of torque, which is enough for the Smart to reach 100 km/h in 11.6 seconds. The top speed is capped at 140 km/h, which is more than enough for intra-city commutes.

Smart #2 EV

The Smart #2 carries a 35.8 kWh LFP battery delivering up to 180 miles of range, per WLTP, while the DC fast charging peaks at 65 kW. That may not sound like a lot, but it enables the battery to go from 10 to 80% in 20 minutes, which is great. AC charging takes just over 3 hours if you add the 11 kW AC charging option. However, the entry-level trims support up to 7.4 kW charging so it will be slower.

The car also supports vehicle-to-load functionality, letting it power external devices.

Dimensions-wise, the new Smart isn't much different from its predecessor. It's an extremely tiny car, measuring 108.1 inches in length, but still offers 305 liters of trunk space, which is expandable to 527 liters with the right seat folded. Not too shabby for a tiny Smart. Oh, and it retains the split tailgate design, so you can fit bigger stuff if you need to.

The Smart isn't heavy on the screen, as it has a small-by-current-standards 10.1-inch central infotainment display and an 8.8-inch driver display for the instrument cluster.

The starting price of the Smart #2 is €19,999 for the base Pure trim, which includes the driver-assistance features and V2L, while the Pure+ asks €20,990 and adds 11 kW AC charging and a heated driver's seat. The Premium package comes with a glass roof, heated passenger seats and 7-speaker audio by Sennheiser. This one will set you back €24,490.

Lastly, Smart will offer a limited Couture Edition that will be produced in just 999 units for €25,690 and in addition to all the perks you get with the Premium tier, the limited edition trim adds exclusive styling and premium equipment. It will be available only in Europe, though.

Smart says the vehicle is currently undergoing homologation, so it will launch as soon as it's ready.

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