Smart #1: specs, price and reviews
Compact electric SUV on Geely's SEA platform, designed by Mercedes (Geely + Mercedes-Benz joint venture).
Category scores
Spec sheet
- Generation
- Premium (2024)
| Body style | SUV |
|---|---|
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
| WLTP range (km) | 440 |
| Battery (kWh) | 66 |
| Power (hp) | 272 |
| DC fast charging (kW) | 150 |
| Towing braked (kg) | 1600 |
| Boot (l) | 411 |
| Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) | 16.8 |
DC charging time
| Charging situation | 10→80% (min) |
|---|---|
| At model peak (150 kW) | ~ 30 |
| At a 150 kW charger | ~ 30 |
| At a 50 kW charger | ~ 89 |
Price evolution
| reference date | starting price |
|---|---|
| 2023-06-01 | €37,490 |
| 2025-01-01 | €38,490 |
| 2026-05-20 | €38,990 |
Frequently asked
What does the Smart #1 cost roughly?
Indicative starting price € 38,990 (reference date 2026-05-20). Not an offer.
What is the WLTP range of the Smart #1?
440 km WLTP (manufacturer figure). Owners typically report less in everyday driving, especially in cold weather. See the reviews below.
How much can the Smart #1 tow?
1600 kg braked (manufacturer figure). Always check the registration document of the specific car.
Owner experiences
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In depth
66 kWh NMC battery, 272 hp on the rear axle and WLTP range up to 440 km (Premium, manufacturer figure). DC charging up to 150 kW. Built in Xi'an (China), EU launch in 2022 with wider rollout from 2023.
About the Smart #1 Premium (2024)
Independent spec and rating reference. No offers, no sales.
The Smart #1 is the first model of the Geely + Mercedes-Benz joint venture that rebooted the Smart brand. It sits on Geely's SEA platform (shared with the Volvo EX30 and Polestar 4), is built in Xi'an (China) and was launched in EU markets in September 2022, with broader trim availability from 2023. The Premium trim has a 66 kWh NMC battery, 272 hp on the rear axle and WLTP range up to 440 km (manufacturer figure). DC charging peaks at 150 kW, AC up to 22 kW.
In practice
WLTP consumption is around 16.8 kWh/100km (manufacturer figure, varies per trim). Owner forums report mixed real world figures in the high teens to low 20s kWh/100km, with cold weather and motorway driving pushing consumption up (small sample, not measured by us). Boot is around 411 l with seats up; a small front trunk of about 15 l is available. Braked towing is up to 1,600 kg, unusual for the segment.
Points to note
Interior is dominated by a 12.8 inch central touchscreen; physical climate buttons are absent. The exterior styling comes from Mercedes design, while electronics, drivetrain and platform are Geely; this combination shows in the infotainment, which uses a Geely derived Android based system, slower to update than the Mercedes MBUX system. Software gave several bug reports in early production that have been partly resolved with OTA updates (recurring owner point). The service network is shared with Mercedes dealers in some markets but not all; check coverage at the official dealer.
Same-fuel alternatives
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