Detailed Descriptions
The Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2009-2012) is an all-electric rear-wheel drive hatchback. It came out in 2009. Smart stopped making the fortwo coupe in 2012 and replaced it with the Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2012-2016). You can still find Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2009-2012) on the used car market, with prices starting around $4,250. The car is not available on the US market.
The Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2009-2012) has a 16.5 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 62 mi on a single charge — ranked №904 out of 908 electric vehicles.
Frequently Asked Questions
How powerful is it? How fast does it accelerate? The Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2009-2012) can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 11.1 seconds (№91 out of 118 ranked positions, among 908 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions) and reach a top speed of 62 mph.
The car’s powertrain delivers up to 30 kW (40 hp) of power and 89 lb-ft of torque.
How far can it go on single charge? What is the real-world range? Real-world range of the Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2009-2012) is 62 miles (№255 out of 257 ranked positions, among 908 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions) — depending on several factors, including:
- Speed: Higher speeds deplete the battery faster.
- Temperature: Extreme cold and hot weather impacts range.
- Terrain: Hilly or mountainous terrain reduces range.
- Driving style: Aggressive driving with frequent acceleration and braking consumes more energy.
- Use of features: Features like climate control and media system also affect range.
It's important to remember that these are just estimates, and your actual range may vary. It's always best to factor in these various factors when planning your trip and be prepared for potential charging stops.
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What charging options are available? How long does it take to charge it? In the USA Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2009-2012) has a Type 1 (J1772) charge port.
- You can charge it at home using a standard domestic socket or plug into any public AC charging station using the right cable. Keep in mind that the car's on-board charger (inverter) limits the maximum AC charging rate to 3.3 kW, which translates to approximately 12 miles of range added per hour of charging.
- The car doesn't support DC charging
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How big is it? What are the dimensions (length, width, height)? Here are the dimensions and weight for the Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2009-2012):
- Length: 106.1 in
- Width: in (including side mirrors) or #WIDTH_WO_MIRRORS_VALUE# in (excluding side mirrors)
- Height: 61.6 in
- Wheelbase: 73.5 in (distance between the center of the front and rear wheels)
- Curb weight: 1984 lbs (weight of the empty car, no people or cargo)
How much cargo space does it offer? Does it have a front trunk? Here's a breakdown of the Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2009-2012) cargo space:
- Trunk capacity: With the rear seats up, you get 7.8 cubic feet of cargo space in the back (№145 out of 158 ranked positions, among 908 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions).
- Max cargo capacity: Fold down the rear seats, and you open up cubic feet of total cargo space (№ out of ranked positions, among 908 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions).
- Frunk capacity: The car doesn’t have a “frunk” (front trunk).
Is it suitable for towing? What is the maximum towing capacity? The car isn’t officially rated for towing.
Previous Generation
There are no earlier versions of this car