Smart #1 review (2024): The Best New EV? | TotallyEV

The Smart #1 is a new all-electric vehicle that competes with Tesla, VW, Kia, Hyundai, Citroen, MG and others. See how it compares to other EVs by watching our review!

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Video timestamps:
Price & range: 00:00
Charging: 02:18
Performance: 04:22
Driving comfort: 06:37
Interior: 08:23
Seating comfort: 10:34
Storage: 12:44
Exterior design: 14:42
Safety & parking: 15:53
Verdict: 17:28

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Video timestamps:
Price & range: 00:00
Charging: 02:18
Performance: 04:22
Driving comfort: 06:37
Interior: 08:23
Seating comfort: 10:34
Storage: 12:44
Exterior design: 14:42
Safety & parking: 15:53
Verdict: 17:28

[rajgill]

Great review and clearly details the differences in the models👍🏾

[suzanmitchell]

We bought a #1 in May 2024 . Excellent purchase, and it does have a heated steering wheel.

[TechJamo]

I had a smart forfour 0.9l turbo 65" plate before I went onto my Honda E. But those 0-60 claims have awoken the boy racer in me 🤣🤣.

No physical buttons is deffo a bit of a deal breaker though, unless we can set it can forget it.

[paolofabri]

Great review. Every statistic you could possibly think of. I am very tempted to buy this car however having to switch on "Lane assist" and "stronger break assist" every time seems crazy. The suspension doesn't sound great either.

[Clarioner]

Designed by Mercedes, built by Geely in China I believe, who also build Volvo/Polestar, Lotus, London EV cabs, Proton, Zeekr and their own brand. We will see a lot EVs manfacturwed via partnerships/affiliations for some time, due to the high cost of gearing-up/converting factories for EV manufacture.

Ford Explorer = VW MEB platform EV underpinnings, which is a strange partnership, being direct competitors in Europe.

Btw: @TotallyEV - did you used to review headphones?

[garrycroft]

I have driven the Brabus version and the MG4 Xpower. I’m buying the Brabus despite it being £7k more expensive. You really do get what you pay for.

[gordonmccartney]

I mean price wise it's pretty competitive. Same as a Cupra Born or ID3....this looks much better imo.

[darthja]

Just found your channel, brilliant review and very informative. Very impressed with the real world range that you mentioned. I’m very happy to subscribe😁👍🏻

[nottooherbal]

Is it a car or a cinema? Clear review though. What is the need for such speed and acceleration requiring bigger batteries and motors ?

[fredbeblein]

You are the only youtuber who has ever complained about the ride quality. Yes, personal impressions are fully and totally subjective.
By now I have test driven both the #1 and the #3, and yes, both are comfortable cars, with the #1 being more plush in the suspension and the #3 more sporty. That said, otherwise a great review!

[rodneilson]

Be better if it was a Fortwo size, too expensive.

[spicydragon]

Outstanding and honest review, thank you. Even with its quirks I am really liking this. I am excited to see and compare this to its coming Volvo XC30 brother (sister, cousin? whatever).

[jkci]

Did you say no heated steering wheel… Brabus defo has heated wheel.

[colinharvey]

I went to see one at Mercedes and the interior is very nice but the boot is terrible.

[ohyesitsme]

Why are EV manufacturers putting all controls into the infortainment screen, plainly stupid.

[aussiegeehar]

I’ve cancelled my order. I’m just not willing to tell people that I drive a bwabus

[bushmasterflash]

I would lose some of that acceleration for more range. Also that finger print collecting glove hating panel needs to be chucked into a ditch. Can you imagine if you cracked that thing how useless your car would become?

[no-oneman.]

Elon won't be losing any sleep ....

[Displays..]

This car has not been very well thought out, totally disgusting oversized very glossy centre console. Very childish and lagging software, no proper heater knobs and buttons, all on a totally stupid touch screen..