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Overview
Manufacturer Smart Automobile
Production2022–present [1]
AssemblyChina: Xi'an, Shaanxi [2]
Designer Yi Gao and Mohammad Aminiyekta (concept) [3]
Body and chassis
Class Subcompact crossover SUV (B)
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout
Platform Sustainable Experience Architecture
Related
Powertrain
Electric motor 1× or 2× permanent magnet synchronous
Power output
  • 200 kW (272 PS; 268 hp)
  • 315 kW (428 PS; 422 hp) (Brabus)
Transmission 1-speed direct-drive
Battery 66 kWh nickel-cobalt-manganese [4]
Electric range 420–440 km (260–270 mi) (WLTP)
Plug-in charging 22 kW (AC)
150 kW (DC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,750 mm (108.3 in)
Length4,270 mm (168.1 in)
Width1,822 mm (71.7 in)
Height1,636 mm (64.4 in)
Kerb weight 1,820 kg (4,012 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor Smart EQ Forfour

The Smart #1 (stylised as "smart #1") is a battery electric subcompact crossover SUV developed and produced by Smart Automobile, a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz Group and Geely Holding. It is the first vehicle produced by the joint venture. The model is based on the Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) electric vehicle platform developed by Geely. [5] [6] [7] In China, the model is marketed as the Smart Jingling #1 (Chinese :精灵#1; pinyin :Jīnglíng #1; lit. 'Elf #1').

Contents

Overview

The production version was unveiled on 7 April 2022. [8] [9] It was developed under the codename HX11, with Mercedes-Benz providing the design while Geely handled engineering and production. [10] [11]

Prices for the European market were announced in September 2022. [12]

#1 Brabus

A performance version with the Brabus branding was unveiled in August 2022. Exterior changes includes red accents on the bumpers, intakes, door sills, mirror caps, roof and improved brake calipers to handle the extra power, and a matte gray exterior finish and black emblems. [13] [14] It is powered by an additional 115 kW (156 PS; 154 hp) electric motor in the front to form an all-wheel drive layout, producing a total output of 315 kW (428 PS; 422 hp) with a claimed 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) figure of 3.9 seconds. The range is decreased to 400 km (249 mi). It was released in Europe in September 2022. [15]

Safety

In autumn 2022, the Smart #1 was tested for automotive safety by Euro NCAP. It received five stars out of a possible five. [16]

Concept

The vehicle was previewed by the Concept #1, which was showcased at the 2021 International Motor Show Germany (IAA) in September 2021. [17] [18]

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