Smart #1 Review 2024
Smart #1 At A Glance
New electric SUV.
UK prices and specifications yet to be announced.
The new Smart #1 is an electric SUV set to rival the Peugeot e-2008 and Hyundai Kona Electric when it goes on sale later this year.
Similar in size to a Volkswagen T-Roc, the Smart #1 is the biggest vehicle ever produced by the brand. That means it's going to be relatively spacious inside, with space for four adults and a 411-litre boot (as well as a 15-litre 'frunk' at the front). Smart's also going for an upmarket approach. That's particularly evident in First Edition models with their white leather seats and gold interior highlights.
Infotainment in the Smart #1 will be provided by a 12.8-inch central touchscreen display, along with a 9.2-inch digital instrument binnacle and a 10.0-inch head-up display. You also get MBUX voice recognition as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Based on a Geely platform, the Smart #1 will have a 66kWh battery providing a range of up to 273 miles. 200kW rapid charging will top up the battery from 10 to 80 per cent in around half an hour.
Performance figures are yet to be confirmed, but the 272PS electric motor powering the rear wheels is likely to be provide pretty sharpish acceleration.
We'll have more information about prices and specifications ahead of the Smart #1 going on sale in the UK later in 2022.
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Smart #1 models and specs
| Dimensions | |
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| Length | - |
| Width | - |
| Height | - |
| Wheelbase | 2750 mm |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight | 1788–1800 kg |
| Boot Space | - |
| Warranty | |
| Servicing | - |
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| List Price | £35,895–£43,395 |
| Insurance Groups | - |
| Road Tax Bands | Exempt |
| Official MPG | - |
| Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Adult | - |
| Child | - |
| Pedestrian | - |
| Overall | - |
Currently on sale
| SUV | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| Brabus 428 Electric AWD 66kWh Auto 5dr | £43,395 | - | - |
| Premium 272 Electric 66kWh Auto 5dr | £38,895 | - | - |
| Pro 272 Electric 49kWh Auto 5dr | - | - | - |
| Pro+ 272 Electric 66kWh Auto 5dr | £35,895 | - | - |
On sale until April 2024
| SUV | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| Launch Edition 272 Electric 66kWh Auto 5dr | - | - | - |
Model History
June 2022
Smart #1 launch edition announced
Order books for the Smart #1 in the UK will open in December 2022 with an exclusive 100 Launch Edition examples available ahead of first deliveries in mid-2023.
The Launch Edition closely mirrors the concept Smart #1 showcar that was revealed in Munich last year, with only 1000 to be sold across Europe as a whole. On the outside, its exclusive combination of white body and gold roof, the Smart #1 Launch Edition offers customers unique signature design cues as the range’s halo model. A bespoke Launch Edition Halo Roof brings an exclusive aesthetic to the vehicle, featuring an intricate chequered pattern for a striking, futuristic appearance. Its 19” Prism alloys mirror the same design, while exclusive interior trim colours and a two-tone leather interior highlights its upmarket character even further.
The highest level of features available on the Smart #1 are included on the Launch Edition, including matrix LED headlamps, 13-speaker Beats audio system, adaptive cruise control, fully automated parking system and wireless smartphone charging.
Customers benefit from a fully interconnected ecosystem linking the vehicle with the Smart app and the cloud, allowing customers to easily integrate their Smart #1 into their daily lives. A customisable user interface is supported by a bespoke environment for in-car apps, featuring an intelligent avatar with AI-based voice control as a convenient companion on the move.
Equipped with a fully electric powertrain, Smart says the driver benefits from an engaging experience behind the wheel, with the #1 delivering the thrill of seamless acceleration via 272PS of power and 343Nm of torque.
The dynamic power delivery is complemented by the powertrain’s efficiency, expected to deliver 273 miles of range under the WLTP combined cycle (subject to certification). Where journey charging is required, the Smart #1 can be charged from 10% to 80% in under 30 minutes, providing further confidence and convenience on the road.
January 2024
Smart#1 Pro introduced
The latest addition to the Smart #1 line-up, the #1 Pro, has launched in the UK. Priced from just £31,950, the Pro represents a new entry point for the #1 range.
Utilising the same single motor, rear-wheel drive drivetrain as the Pro+, the Pro takes advantage of a smaller, 49kWh battery to reduce costs while maintaining a useful 193-mile WLTP range. The Pro’s 200kW output delivers 0-62mph in 6.7 seconds, while 130kW DC charging allows for a 10-80% top up time of less than 30 minutes.
The Pro is available alongside the £35,950 Pro+, £38,950 Premium and £43,450 BRABUS trim levels.
