The smart #2 is smart’s reinvention of the urban two‑seater: a purpose‑built Electric Compact Architecture (ECA) city car with a 35.8 kWh LFP battery, rear‑mounted motor and a focus on manoeuvrability, fast charging and practical packaging. It premiered at the Paris Motor Show on 12 October 2026 and is orderable in left‑hand‑drive Europe as of 13 October 2026; deliveries will follow homologation.
Key facts at a glance
- Status: Orderable (left‑hand‑drive Europe opened 13 October 2026)
- World premiere: 12 October 2026 (Paris Motor Show)
- Market launch: Early ordering opened across Europe 13 October 2026; deliveries after homologation (market‑specific dates to be announced)
- Price (selected markets): from €19,990 (Germany, France, Italy); from CHF 18,300 (Switzerland)
- Powertrain: single‑motor RWD, 60 kW (peak) with 35.8 kWh LFP battery
- Range: up to ~290 km WLTP (target) / up to 180 miles combined WLTP (target)
- Size: Length 2,746 mm, wheelbase 1,875 mm, turning circle 6.95 m (curb‑to‑curb)
- Production: Produced in China (Ningbo); Chinese filing lists Zhejiang Haoqing Automobile Manufacturing as manufacturer
Versions and technical specifications
| Version | Power | Battery | Range (WLTP target) | Charging | Top speed | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| single‑motor RWD | 60 kW (peak) / 130 Nm | 35.8 kWh LFP | up to 180 miles combined WLTP (target) — ~290 km WLTP (target) | AC up to 11 kW; DC up to 65 kW (10–80% target ~20 minutes) | 140 km/h (listed in Chinese regulatory filing; manufacturer target) | Rear‑wheel drive, rear‑mounted motor |
Design and interior
The smart #2 uses the Electric Compact Architecture (ECA), a purpose‑built platform for an ultra‑compact two‑seater. Dimensions are extremely compact (2,746 mm long, 1,669 mm wide and 1,555 mm high) with a short 1,875 mm wheelbase and a tight 6.95 m turning circle for city manoeuvrability. Interior packaging emphasises practicality with bench‑style seating, a two‑piece Split Tailgate and a compact but usable cabin focused on urban use. A next‑generation Tridion Cell Evo safety cell is part of the package.
Technology and drive
The drivetrain is a rear‑mounted 60 kW electric motor driving the rear wheels, paired with a 35.8 kWh LFP traction battery that includes V2L capability. Charging targets are up to 11 kW AC and up to 65 kW DC fast charge (10–80% in around 20 minutes target). The smart #2 features multiple driver assistance systems including Pilot Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go / Highway Assist. Suspension includes a claimed first‑in‑class five‑link rear suspension to improve ride and handling for the tiny footprint.
Prices, market launch and what it means for Central & Eastern Europe
smart opened early ordering for left‑hand‑drive models across Europe on 13 October 2026 and confirmed that deliveries will begin after homologation; market‑specific availability and delivery dates are to be announced. Official entry prices published so far cover Germany, France and Italy from €19,990 and Switzerland from CHF 18,300. The Couture Edition (999 units for Europe) was offered as a limited run and sold out in the initial offering.
