Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe 2012-2016 - Compare Electric Car USA Specs

Specifications and Dimensions

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General Info

Years of Production When the car first came out and when they stopped making it: 2012-2016 (Discontinued)

Market Availability: EU, USA

Country of Manufacture Country where final assembly of the car took place

France

Body Style Vehicle category based on its shape and layout: Hatchback

Range and Efficiency

Range Range on a full charge: EPA (USA), WLTP (EU), NEDC (EU old), GCC (Green Cars Compare): WLTP

EPA

NEDC

GCC

No Data 68 mi 165 out of 169 90 mi 54 out of 55 66 mi 253 out of 258

Battery Capacity Nominal (total energy storage), Usable (accessible portion): Nominal

Usable

17.6 kWh 165 out of 169 16.7 kWh 189 out of 194

Efficiency Higher efficiency means lower energy consumption: Energy/Range

Range/Energy

25.3 kWh/100 mi 43 out of 213 3.95 mi/kWh 64 out of 241

Charging

Max AC Charging: 3.7 kW 21 out of 24

Max DC Charging: No Data

Architecture Higher voltage allows to charge faster and use less wiring: 400 V

Charge Port The port type impacts charging speed and station compatibility

Type 1 (J1772)

Performance

Drive Type Motor types: PMSM (Permanent Magnet Synchronous), IM (AC Induction), EESM (Externally Excited Synchronous): RWD 1 motor: PMSM

Motor Peak power and torque of the car's electric motor(s): Power

Torque

55 kW (74 hp) 191 out of 198 22 lb-ft 191 out of 191

0-60 mph Acceleration time from a standstill: 11.1 s 91 out of 118

Top Speed The fastest the car can go (max speed): 78 mph 67 out of 72

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Dimensions

Length Car's body length (front to back bumper): 106.1 in 232 out of 232

Width Car's body width including or excluding side mirrors: with Mirrors

w/o Mirrors

No Data 61.4 in 99 out of 100

Height Car's body height (from ground to highest point): 61.6 in 90 out of 158

Wheelbase Distance between centers of front and rear wheels (affects ride and handling): 73.5 in 140 out of 140

Cargo and Towing

Number of Seats Total passenger capacity of the car (including driver): 2

Curb Weight Car's weight without passengers or cargo: 2028 lb 536 out of 537

Cargo Volume Cargo capacity: Trunk (rear seats up), Max (rear seats folded), Frunk (front hood): Trunk

Max

Frunk

7.8 ft³ 145 out of 158 No Data No Data

Towing Capacity Maximum weight the car can tow safely with a trailer that has its own brakes: No Data

Last Updated:

August 07, 2024

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Charging

Slow (AC)

Fast (DC)

Home and Office (AC) Charging

Fast (DC) Charging

This car does not support DC fast charging

This car is not is not sold in the USA and therefore not compatible with US charging stations. To see compatible DC chargers, switch your website version to Global

NEMA 5-15

Output:: 1.8 kW

120 V, 15 A, 1-phase

NEMA 5-20

Output:: 2.4 kW

120 V, 20 A, 1-phase

NEMA 6-20

Output:: 4.8 kW

240 V, 20 A, 1-phase

NEMA 14-30

Output:: 7.2 kW

240 V, 30 A, 1-phase

NEMA 14-50

Output:: 9.6 kW

240 V, 40 A, 1-phase

NEMA 6-50

Output:: 9.6 kW

240 V, 40 A, 1-phase

Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger ( kW) Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (0 kW)

The car only accepts single-phase current (max 240 V)

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The car’s DC charging capability at 400V stations is limited to 0 kW

Time

h min

Avg. Rate

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Avg. Power

kW

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AC Charging 20–80%

Using a outlet, charging the Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2012-2016) from 20% to 80% takes around h min. Plug it in now, and it’ll be good to go by .

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DC Charging 20–80%

Using a station, charging the Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2012-2016) from 20% to 80% takes around h min. Plug it in now, and it’ll be good to go by .

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Overview

The Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2012-2016) is an all-electric rear-wheel drive hatchback. It came out in 2012 replacing the older Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2009-2012). Smart stopped making the fortwo coupe in 2016 and replaced it with the Smart EQ fortwo coupe (2017-2019). You can still find Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2012-2016) on the used car market, with prices starting around $6,890. The car is not available on the US market.

The Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2012-2016) has a 17.6 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 66 mi on a single charge — ranked №903 out of 911 electric vehicles.

How powerful is it? How fast does it accelerate?

The Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2012-2016) is equipped with a powertrain that delivers up to 55 kW (74 hp) of power and 22 lb-ft of torque.

This enables a 0 to 60 mph acceleration in 11.1 seconds (№91 out of 118 ranked positions, among 911 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions) and a top speed of 78 mph.

How far can it go on single charge? What is the real-world range?

The estimated real-world range for Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2012-2016) is 66 miles, ranking it №253 out of 258 ranked positions. Several conditions can influence this range:

Speed: The battery drains faster at higher speeds.
Temperature: Extreme temperatures can impact range.
Terrain: Range is reduced on hilly or mountainous terrain.
Driving style: Aggressive driving behaviors, such as frequent acceleration and braking, decrease efficiency.
Feature utilization: Climate control and media system usage also affect range.

These figures are approximations, and your actual driving range may vary. When planning trips, consider these factors and be prepared for potential charging stops.

For trip planning assistance, utilize the EV Navigation interactive map.

What charging options are available? How long does it take to charge it?

The Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2012-2016) in the USA is equipped with a Type 1 (J1772) charging port. You can charge it conveniently at home using a standard outlet, or utilize any public AC charging station with the appropriate cable. However, the car's built-in charger (inverter) limits the maximum AC charging speed to 3.7 kW, which translates to roughly 13 miles of range added per hour.

The car doesn't support DC charging

To estimate charging time, rate, and cost, you can use EV Charging Calculator.

How big is it? What are the dimensions (length, width, height)?

Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2012-2016) comes in the following dimensions:

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: 2028 lbs (weight of the empty car, no people or cargo)

How much cargo space does it offer? Does it have a front trunk?

Behind the rear seats of the Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2012-2016), you'll find 7.8 cubic feet of storage space (№145 out of 158 ranked positions, among 911 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions).

Folding down the rear seats expands the total cargo capacity to cubic feet (№ out of ranked positions, among 911 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions).

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.