Smart #1: quirky SUV launches brand's new electric era

Nearly 25 years after it launched the ultra-compact ForTwo, the Smart brand is being revitalised with an all-new line-up of electric cars. The first out of the gate is the Smart #1: a compact electric SUV that’ll take on the Kia Niro EV and MG ZS EV when it goes on sale later this year. In the meantime, let’s find out how the Smart #1 stacks up on paper…

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:42 - Range and battery
01:06 - Performance
01:29 - Charging
02:07 - Styling and practicality
02:57 - Interior and infotainment
03:27 - Trim levels and prices

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[cannygrowabeard]

Yeah………..I’m not going to call it that. I will call it the ‘Smart One’ or ‘Smart Number One’

[cal_lywal]

Looks great. Why has it taken the UK press two weeks to acknowledge it in videos, though? French, German and Italian press all released in-depth walkarounds on launch day 🤔

[dcbel]

It is nice to see the Smart getting bigger, really nice design, and it is great to see that it supports DC fast charging!

Thank you for sharing! ⚡🔌🚘

[galactichazaritos]

As a smart car driver I’m hoping this vehicle makes it way to the USA!!!

I’m drooling, I’ve always been a smart enthusiast and now even more so!

[peteruk]

Car shape reminds me of the 'old' Vauxhall Adam, quite similar I think 🤔. But great battery size and wondering if it comes with Heat Pump as standard or optional ? Looking forward to viewing it at there showroom.

[talkandplay]

Concerned about those frameless doors..just a style feature..no advantages and plenty of possible disadvantages..but i keep thinking biggest concern would be increased wind noise? Think i will wait for proper full reviews in case it is a non issue.

[cannavaras]

Awkward that he keeps calling it the "hashtag" 1 rather than the number 1. I wonder if he buys his lattes at Coffee Hashtag One.

[TonyGodshall]

But how long is it? If it's not easy to park in the city, what's the point?

[mikelytou]

What about pronouncing it "number 1" instead of "hashtag 1"?

[lovelight]

I already love the car at first glance ❤️

[macjim]

Makes me think of the Ora Cat. Are they related?

[ciybersal]

Thank you China for buying Smart car business and turning it into an amazing EV

[AleksandarStefanovic]

Are you sure it's "Hashtag One" and not "Number One"?

[Kevint]

Nice car and a cool name. I wonder if it will be available in the U.S. .

[peterzeutzius]

Smart is back, although 4 door, but it's what I like. I heard electric solution and chassis is design and made by Geely. great that happened. I would expect to buy one, "smart 1"

[dfdmcb]

# is typically said as number when its next to a number

[josephm]

Does it have an inbuilt battery heater for optimal charging otherwise colder climates are going to struggle using this car and it won't warrant the price.

[kevinslegg]

Really like this. Hopefully they’ll offer it in a 4wd version.

[johnblythe]

Whoa, this jumped up onto my potential EV next car! The figures (battery/range) are great and it looks great. Boot is a tad smaller than I'd like, but as you say if you can tweak the seats and raise it to 400L then that's doable. Price is the big thing here, if the £32, 000 mark is true then it's very appealing, still expensive as are all EV's but its in the popular pricing zone along with MG ZS EV, Renault Megane (potentially), ID.3, Cupra Born, Hyundia Kona, Kia e-Niro or the Niro EV (if their prices are similar). It's a crowded space for sure.

[loginlegion]

No single word about price... why? Is it going to be 50k? or more?