Overview
In June 2020, Smart Europe GmbH was founded, as a wholly owned subsidiary of Smart Automobile Co. Ltd. The company is a joint venture between the German automotive manufacturer Mercedes-Benz AG and Geely Automobile Co,, Ltd, the privately-owned Chinese automotive manufacturer.
The vision of the joint venture is to “position Smart as a leading provider of intelligent electric vehicles in the premium segment’. The Smart Europe based team is responsible for all sales, marketing and after-sales activities. The Smart portfolio of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) include:
- All-electric Smart #1
- All-electric Smart #3
- Smart EQ Fortwo coupe
- Smart EQ Fortwo Cabrio
- Smart EQ Forfour
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The All-Electric Smart #1 SUV
Many of us are familiar with the first-generation compact Smart electric cars, often seen in large urban centres. In April 2022, the company introduced its second-generation of electric cars at the world premiere of its latest latest battery-electric vehicle (BEV), the Smart #1 SUV. The #1 name does seem confusing, but it is intended to be pronounced as ‘Hashtag One’!
The Smart #1 SUV is the first all-electric SUV from the company and also heralds its intention for its next-generation of pure electric cars. The e-SUV is a renewal of the automotive brand and company, which is keen to become more global, to include, increasing its market presence in China. In fact, the Smart #1 uses Geely’s new all-electric platform called the Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA-2).
The Smart #1 EV is more practical than the first-generation compact Smart EQ electric cars (mostly, two-seaters). Though the first-generation compact EQs were developed for the urban environment, the EQ electric cars offered limited practicality and appeal.
That is all set to change with the new generation Smart #1 EV. It is evident that the company has assessed carefully the needs of the consumer and the type of electric car best suited to deliver market success for a broader user base.
At the world premier of the e-SUV, the company was keen to stress that a key factor in the development of the electric SUV was to eliminate the fear of ‘range anxiety’. The Smart #1 EV certainly does that! The electric SUV has a 66 kWh onboard EV battery, compared to the 17.6 kWh EV battery in the Smart EQ electric cars.
The e-SUV has a claimed WLTP emission-free electric range up to 273 miles, while the EQ electric cars offer an electric range below 100 miles. Of course, the real-world e-range will be less than the claimed range, impacted by a number of factors, to include: driving profile, payload, weather, road surface, temperature, onboard services used, regenerative braking profile and more!
A realistic real-world electric range will be closer to 220 miles. Even though the Smart #1 is positioned as an ‘urban companion’, the electric car is also practical for those living in rural areas. In terms of length, the new generation e-SUV offers more practicality compared to the EQ EV. The Smart #1 has a length of 4.2m and 1.6m height, compared to 2.6m and 1.5m for the EQ cars. Though the #1 is positioned as a SUV, it is really closer to a crossover.
The electric SUV offers a boot size up to 273 L and a small frunk (15 L). Though the boot space is not as large as some competitor cars, it is a massive improvement from the first-generation EQ (185 L). The #1 EV also incorporates a gesture-powered automatic tailgate. For those new the electric driving, a frunk is storage space in the front of the EV, one of the advantages of having removed the internal combustion engine (ICE) in a BEV!
The Smart e-SUV offers DC charging up to 150 kW DC and a three-phase 22 kW AC onboard charger as standard. Given the size of the onboard EV battery, a DC rapid charging capability up to 150 kW DC is more than sufficient, allowing the EV to be charged from 10% – 80% in 30 minutes.
As most homes in the UK are powered by single-phase power supply, taking advantage of the onboard 22 kW AC charger, will only be for those with access to three-phase AC EV charging at home or the workplace. Of course, one can also take advantage of 3 phase AC public charging stations. At 22 kW AC, the onboard EV battery can be fully charged in 3 hours.
Single-phase (7 kW) EV charging will take longer. We encourage charging at home via a dedicated single-phase EV charger like myenergi zappi. Though the EV can be charged via a domestic 3-PIN plug, we at e-zoomed do not encourage using a domestic plug for charging an electric car.
We at e-zoomed recommend charging the EV at home, overnight, when the electricity prices are cheaper. Moreover we also encourage home owners to take advantage of on-site renewable energy generation and battery storage. The benefits for electric car owners are immense, to include, financial savings and achieving true ‘well-to-wheel’ zero-tailpipe emission electric driving.
The Smart electric SUV is available in four variants, though initially, only the Launch Edition will be available. For the top of the range, Brabus, the EV is available as an all-wheel drive (AWD), while the other variants are rear-wheel drive (RWD). The company intends to manufacture up to 1,000 units of the Launch Edition. This variant is available in one colour scheme, a white body coupled with a platinum gold metallic roof.
The electric car offers a host of safety features, that we have now come to expect from the latest generation of electric cars.
These include: adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go function, active lane keeping system, blind spot assist, highway and traffic jam assist, auto parking assist, adaptive high beam assist and more. The e-SUV also incorporates 7 airbags. In terms of infotainment, the EV has a 12.8″ touch-screen central display and a 9.2″ full digital instrument cluster. For those that love ambient lighting, the EV offers 64 colours in 20 illumination levels.
In terms of performance, the rear-wheel drive #1 electric car can achieve 0-62 mph in 6.7 seconds (maximum power: 272 PS/ torque: 343 Nm). The four-wheel drive Brabus variant can achieve 0-62 mph in 3.9 seconds. The top speed for the EV is 112 mph. The electric car also benefits from instant torque.
Company-car drivers can take advantage of the lower Benefit-in-Kind (BiK-2%) tax charge for pure electric cars. Bottom-line, electric driving is good for the environment and the wallet. You can lease electric vehicles (EVs) via e-zoomed at very competitive prices!
| PROS | CONS |
|---|---|
| Decent pure electric range for city and motorway driving | Heat pump not standard on all variants |
| 150 kW DC charging and 22 kW AC onboard charger as standard | Limited boot space |
| Nippy performance | Cheaper alternatives avaialble |
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The All-Electric Smart #1 SUV (credit: Smart)
| At A Glance | |
|---|---|
| EV Type: | Battery-Electric Vehicle (BEV) |
| Body Type: | SUV |
| Plug-In Car Grant (PiCG): | Not Available |
| Engine: | Electric |
| Available In UK: | Yes |
| Variants (4 Options) |
|---|
| Smart #1 Launch Edition (from £39,450) |
| Smart #1 Premium (from £38,950) |
| Smart #1 Pro + (from £35,950) |
| Smart #1 Brabus (from £43,450) |
| EV Battery & Emissions | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Type: | Lithium-ion |
| EV Battery Capacity: | Available in one battery size: 66 kWh |
| Charging: | 150 kW DC rapid charging (10%-80%: 30 mins). Onboard charger: 22 kW AC (10%-80%: 3 hrs) |
| Charge Port: | Type 2 |
| EV Cable Type: | Type 2 |
| Tailpipe Emissions: | 0g (CO2/km) |
| EV Battery Warranty: | 8 years or 100,000 miles |
| Average Cost Of Residential Charging | |
|---|---|
| Battery net capacity : 16.7 kWh | £2.40 |
| Battery net capacity : 30.0 kWh | £4.32 |
| Battery net capacity : 39.2 kWh | £5.64 |
| Battery net capacity : 45.0 kWh | £6.48 |
| Battery net capacity : 50.0 kWh | £7.20 |
| Battery net capacity : 64.0 kWh | £9.22 |
| Battery net capacity : 71.0 kWh | £10.22 |
| Battery net capacity : 77.0 kWh | £11.09 |
| Battery net capacity : 90.0 kWh | £12.96 |
| Battery net capacity : 100.0 kWh | £14.40 |
- Note 1: The average cost of residential electricity in the UK varies depending on the region, supplier and type of energy used. An average for the UK is 14.40 p/kWh.
- Note 2: Not all EV manufactures make available the data on net EV battery capacity, and in a number of instances the EV battery capacity advertised, does not state if it is gross or net capacity. In general, usable EV battery capacity is between 85% to 95% of the gross available capacity.
| Charging Times (Overview) | |
|---|---|
| Slow charging AC (3 kW – 3.6 kW): | 6 – 12 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SOC) |
| Fast charging AC (7 kW – 22 kW): | 3 – 8 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Rapid charging AC (43 kW): | 0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Rapid charging DC (50 kW+): | 0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Ultra rapid charging DC (150 kW+): | 0-80% : 20 mins to 40 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Tesla Supercharger (120 kW – 250 kW): | 0-80%: up to 25 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
- Note 1: SoC: state of charge
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Height (mm): | 1636 |
| Width (mm): | 1822 |
| Length (mm): | 4270 |
| Wheelbase (mm): | 2750 |
| Turning Circle (m): | N/A |
| Boot Space (L): | 273 |
| Smart #1 Launch Edition | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Capacity: | 66 kWh |
| Pure Electric Range (WLTP): | 260 – 273 miles |
| Electric Energy Consumption (kWh/100miles): | 28.8 |
| Charging: | 150 kW DC rapid charging (10%-80%: 30 mins). Onboard charger: 22 kW AC (10%-80%: 3 hrs) |
| Top Speed: | 112 mph |
| 0-62 mph: | 6.7 seconds |
| Drive: | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Electric Motor (kW): | N/A |
| Max Power (PS): | 272 |
| Torque (Nm): | 343 |
| Transmission: | Automatic |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Kerb Weight (kg): | 1,820 |
| Colours: | 1 |
| NCAP Safety Rating: | N/A |
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