USA EV Comparison: Smart #3 Pro vs Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1

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General Info

While the Smart #3 Pro (2024-…) is currently produced, it is not offered for sale in the United States. The Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 (2016-2019) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as $8700 on the used car market.

The Smart #3 Pro (2024-…) is a SUV, whereas the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 (2016-2019) is a Liftback.

Property Smart #3 Pro Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1
Years of Production 2024-… 2016-2019
Current Status Produced Discontinued
Country of Manufacture China South Korea
Body Style SUV Liftback
Market Availability EU EU, USA
Price USA (Used) - Price USA (Used) $8700
GCC Score 5.7 4.8

Range and Efficiency

While the Smart #3 Pro (2024-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 (2016-2019).

Property Smart #3 Pro Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 124 mi
Range (WLTP) 202 mi - Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC) 171 mi 124 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 49 kWh 30.5 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 47 kWh 28 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 27.5 kWh/100 mi 22.6 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.64 mi/kWh 4.43 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.7 6.2

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Smart #3 Pro (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 130 kW, while the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 (2016-2019) maxes out at 69 kW.

The Smart #3 Pro (2024-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 7.4 kW, whereas the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 (2016-2019) is limited to 6.6 kW.

Property Smart #3 Pro Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1
Max Charging Power (AC) 7.4 kW 6.6 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 130 kW 69 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 1
Charging Score 4.5 3.5

Performance

The Smart #3 Pro (2024-…) is rear-wheel drive, while the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 (2016-2019) offers a front-wheel drive system.

The Smart #3 Pro (2024-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property Smart #3 Pro Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1
Drive Type RWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 200 kW 88 kW
Motor Power (hp) 268 hp 118 hp
Motor Torque 253 lb-ft 218 lb-ft
0-60 mph 5.7 s 9.5 s
Top Speed 112 mph 103 mph
Performance Score 4.3 2.8

Dimensions

The Smart #3 Pro (2024-…) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 (2016-2019).

The Smart #3 Pro (2024-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Smart #3 Pro Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1
Length 173.2 in 176 in
Width (with Mirrors) - Width (with Mirrors) 80.5 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 72.6 in 71.7 in
Height 61.3 in 57.1 in
Wheelbase 109.6 in 106.3 in

Cargo and Towing

The Smart #3 Pro (2024-…) features a larger trunk, but the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 (2016-2019) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Smart #3 Pro (2024-…), but the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 (2016-2019) doesn’t have one.

Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in the US.

Property Smart #3 Pro Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4090 lb 3131 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 13.1 ft3 12.4 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 41 ft3 49.8 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 0.5 ft3 - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 5.7 4.1
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