Smart ForTwo Electric Drive (451)

January 2013 - May 2015

£15,395Price from

16.7 kWh *Useable Battery

65 mi *Real Range

257 Wh/mi *Efficiency

This electric vehicle is no longer for sale

A new model is available:
Smart ForTwo Electric Drive Smart ForTwo Electric Drive

Price from (last known) £15,395

Availability Not available to order
Available to order from January 2013
Available to order until May 2015
Annual VED £0
Electric Car Grant applied £5,000
Insurance Group N/A
Price shown is the last known On The Road price: it includes VAT, first year VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery.
The price also includes the applicable Electric Car Grant of £5000 at the time the vehicle was last available.

Real Range Estimation between 45 - 105 mi

City - Cold Weather * 65 mi
Highway - Cold Weather * 45 mi
Combined - Cold Weather * 55 mi
City - Mild Weather * 105 mi
Highway - Mild Weather * 60 mi
Combined - Mild Weather * 75 mi
Indication of real-world range in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 70 mph is assumed. The actual range will depend on speed, style of driving, weather and route conditions.
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Long Distance Suitability
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First Leg Distance 47 mi
Charging Stop N/A
Second Leg Distance N/A
Total Distance 47 mi
First Leg Duration 41min
Charging Stop N/A
Second Leg Duration N/A
Total Duration 41min
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The 'long distance suitability' is a 5-star rating that indicates how suitable a vehicle is for long trips. The rating is based on the 1-Stop Range: the total distance a vehicle can cover with one charging stop of 15 minutes.

Battery

Nominal Capacity 17.6 kWh
Battery Type Lithium-ion
Number of Cells 93
Architecture 400 V
Warranty Period 2 years
Warranty Mileage No Data
Useable Capacity* 16.7 kWh
Cathode Material NMC
Pack Configuration 93s1p
Nominal Voltage No Data
Form Factor No Data
Name / Reference No Data

Charging

Home / Destination

Charge Port Type 2
Port Location Right Side - Rear
Charge Power 3.3 kW AC
Charge Time (0->65 mi) 6 hours
Charge Speed 11 mph

Rapid Charging

Charge Port -
Port Location -
Charge Power (max) -
Charge Power (10-80%) -
Charge Time -
Charge Speed -
Autocharge Supported No

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge Supported No
Supported Protocol -

Battery Preconditioning

Preconditioning Possible No Data
Automatically using Navigation No Data
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Performance

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph 11.5 sec
Top Speed 78 mph
Electric Range * 65 mi
Total Power 55 kW (74 hp)
Total Torque 96 lb-ft
Drive Rear

Bidirectional Charging (V2X / BPT)

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L Supported No
Max. Output Power -
Exterior Outlet(s) -
Interior Outlet(s) -

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC Supported No
Max. Output Power -
V2H via DC Supported No
Max. Output Power -

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC Supported No
Max. Output Power -
V2G via DC Supported No
Max. Output Power -

Energy Consumption

EVDB Real Range

Range * 65 mi
Vehicle Consumption * 257 Wh/mi
CO2 Emissions 0 g/km
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent * 157 mpg

NEDC Ratings

Range 90 mi
Rated Consumption 243 Wh/mi
Vehicle Consumption 185 Wh/mi
CO2 Emissions 0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent 166 mpg
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent 218 mpg
Rated = official figures as published by manufacturer. Rated consumption and fuel equivalency figures include charging losses.
Vehicle = calculated battery energy consumption used by the vehicle for propulsion and on-board systems.
NOTE: The fuel equivalency figures are shown in IMPERIAL MPG. Figures in US MPG will differ significantly.

Real Energy Consumption Estimation between 159 - 371 Wh/mi

City - Cold Weather * 257 Wh/mi
Highway - Cold Weather * 371 Wh/mi
Combined - Cold Weather * 304 Wh/mi
City - Mild Weather * 159 Wh/mi
Highway - Mild Weather * 278 Wh/mi
Combined - Mild Weather * 223 Wh/mi
Indication of real-world energy use in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 70 mph is assumed. The energy use will depend on speed, style of driving, climate and route conditions.
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Dimensions and Weight

Length 2695 mm
Width 1559 mm
Width with mirrors No Data
Height 1565 mm
Wheelbase 1867 mm
Weight Unladen (EU) 975 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) 1150 kg
Max. Payload 250 kg
Cargo Volume 220 L
Cargo Volume Max 340 L
Cargo Volume Frunk No Data
Roof Load No Data
Tow Hitch Possible No
Towing Weight Unbraked 0 kg
Towing Weight Braked 0 kg
Vertical Load Max 0 kg

Miscellaneous

Seats 2 people
Isofix Yes, 1 seat
Turning Circle 8.8 m
Platform No Data
EV Dedicated Platform No
Car Body Hatchback
Segment A - Mini
Roof Rails No Data
Heat pump (HP) No Data
HP Standard Equipment No Data

Company Car Tax Indication

Financial Year 2015-16

BIK Tax Rate 1%
P11D Value from £20,340
Benefit in Kind (BIK) £203
BIK @ 20% £3 pcm
BIK @ 40% £7 pcm
BIK @ 45% £8 pcm

Financial Year 2016-17

BIK Tax Rate 1%
P11D Value from £20,340
Benefit in Kind (BIK) £203
BIK @ 20% £3 pcm
BIK @ 40% £7 pcm
BIK @ 45% £8 pcm

Financial Year 2017-18

BIK Tax Rate 1%
P11D Value from £20,340
Benefit in Kind (BIK) £203
BIK @ 20% £3 pcm
BIK @ 40% £7 pcm
BIK @ 45% £8 pcm
* = estimated value. Average energy consumption and range based on moderate drive style and climate. Real-life values may differ significantly. Pricing information might not be actual for some regions. No rights can be derived from the information on this site.

Home and Destination Charging (0 -> 100%)

Charging is possible by using a regular wall plug or a charging station. Public charging is always done through a charging station. How fast the EV can charge depends on the charging station (EVSE) used and the maximum charging capacity of the EV. The table below shows all possible options for charging the Smart ForTwo Electric Drive. Each option shows how fast the battery can be charged from empty to full.

Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196)
Charging Point Max. Power Power Time Rate
Standard 3.3 kW On-Board Charger
Wall Plug (2.3 kW) 230V / 1x10A 2.3 kW 8h45m 7 mph
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW) 230V / 1x14A 3.3 kW † 6 hours 11 mph
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) 230V / 1x14A 3.3 kW † 6 hours 11 mph
3-phase 16A (11 kW) 230V / 1x14A 3.3 kW † 6 hours 11 mph
3-phase 32A (22 kW) 230V / 1x14A 3.3 kW † 6 hours 11 mph
Optional 22.0kW On-Board Charger
Wall Plug (2.3 kW) 230V / 1x10A 2.3 kW 8h45m 7 mph
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW) 230V / 1x16A 3.7 kW 5h30m 12 mph
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) 230V / 1x32A 7.4 kW 2h45m 24 mph
3-phase 16A (11 kW) 400V / 3x16A 11 kW 2 hours 33 mph
3-phase 32A (22 kW) 400V / 3x32A 22 kW † 55 min 71 mph

† = Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.

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Long Distance Suitability

How suitable an electric car is for long trips depends not only on the range. How quickly the car can charge plays an almost equally important role. Whether an EV is suitable for long trips depends on the battery capacity, efficiency, and fast charging capability.

To easily compare cars among each other, a benchmark has been established that combines these factors into the total distance a vehicle can cover with one 15-minute charging stop: the '1-Stop Range'. Based on the 1-Stop Range, the 5-star rating is determined. The result of the benchmark is shown in the graph below.

1-Stop Range

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5-Star Rating

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Revision of Rating

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Smart ForTwo Electric Drive
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53 mi
47min
47 mi
41min
47 mi (41min)
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37min
42 mi (37min)
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Mild Weather
53 mi 1-Stop Range
Average Conditions
47 mi 1-Stop Range
Cold Weather
42 mi 1-Stop Range

All about the Smart ForTwo Electric Drive

No longer available

This electric vehicle is no longer in production and not available to buy new. The Smart ForTwo Electric Drive was available from January 2013 until May 2015. Financial data like price, leasing and company car tax were applicable to the final year of availability of the Smart ForTwo Electric Drive.

A new model of the Smart ForTwo Electric Drive (2013) is available: Smart ForTwo Electric Drive (2017).

Pricing

The Smart ForTwo Electric Drive had a Recommend Retail Price (RRP) of £20,075 and an On The Road Price (OTR) of £20,395. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery. The Smart ForTwo Electric Drive was eligible for an Electric Car Grant (ECG) of £5,000. The OTR Price including the ECG for the Smart ForTwo Electric Drive is £15,395.

Drivetrain and Performance

The Smart ForTwo Electric Drive is a full electric vehicle (BEV). The maximum power of the Smart ForTwo Electric Drive is 55 kW (74 hp). The maximum torque is 96 lb-ft. The Smart ForTwo Electric Drive is rear wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 11.5 seconds. The top speed is 78 mph.

Battery and Charging

The battery of the Smart ForTwo Electric Drive has a total capacity of 17.6 kWh. The usable capacity is 16.7 kWh (estimate). An estimated range of about 65 miles is achievable on a fully charged battery. The actual range will however depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style.

For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in a range of around 45 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 105 mi.

Charging is done using a Type 2 connector and the on-board charger has a maximum power of 3.3 kW. This charges a fully depleted battery back to full in around 6 hours. An optional on-board charger with a maximum power of 22.0 kW is available. This charges a fully depleted battery back to full in around 55 minutes. Charging the car using a regular wall plug will take around 8 hours 45 minutes.

Rapid charging is not possible.

Energy Consumption

The estimated combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the Smart ForTwo Electric Drive is about 257 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 157 mpg in a traditional petrol car.

The actual energy consumption will depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style. For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in an energy use of around 371 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 159 Wh per mile.

CO2 Emission

The Smart ForTwo Electric Drive emits no CO2 during driving. This only includes direct emissions from the vehicle itself. The energy needed to charge the battery might have been (partly) generated by the use of fossil fuels. Vehicles with an internal combustion engine will always emit CO2 during driving. Additionally, CO2 is emitted during the production and transport of fossil fuels.

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