Smart EQ forfour 2017-2019 - Compare Electric Car USA Specs

Technical Specifications of Smart EQ forfour (2017-2019)

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General Info

Years of Production When the car first came out and when they stopped making it: 2017-2019

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

Slovenia

Current Status Announced (planned), Produced (on sale), Discontinued (no longer made): Discontinued

Body Style Refers to the car's shape & design (sedan, SUV, hatchback): Hatchback

Range and Efficiency

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

EPA

NEDC

GCC

No Data No Data 99 mi 55 out of 61 75 mi 232 out of 242

Battery Capacity Nominal: total amount of energy the car’s battery can hold. Usable: actual amount of energy you can access.: Nominal

Usable

17.6 kWh 148 out of 150 16.7 kWh 174 out of 177

Efficiency Energy consumption per distance driven. The more efficient the car, the less energy it needs to go the same distance.: 22.3 kWh/100 mi (4.5 mi/kWh) 12 out of 204

Charging

Max Charging Power Max electric power the car can accept for charging, determined by its on-board charger (AC) and battery (DC): AC

DC

7.2 kW 16 out of 23 No Data

Architecture Most EVs use a 400V system, but newer models with higher voltage can charge faster and use less wiring.: 400 V

Charge Port The port type impacts charging speed and station compatibility

Type 2 (Mennekes)

Performance

Drive Type Drivetrain configuration: PMSM (Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor), IM (AC Induction Motor): RWD: PMSM

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

Torque

60 kW (80 hp) 178 out of 186 118 lb-ft 167 out of 172

0-60 mph Acceleration time from 0 to 60 mph (USA) or 0 to 100 km/h (Europe): 12.2 s 100 out of 116

Top Speed The fastest the car can go (maximum speed): 81 mph 60 out of 65

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Dimensions

Length Car's body length (front to back bumper): 137.6 in 195 out of 198

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

w/o Mirrors

69 in 98 out of 100 65.6 in 83 out of 92

Height Car's body height (from ground to highest point): 61.2 in 87 out of 147

Wheelbase Distance between centers of front and rear wheels (affects ride and handling): 98.2 in 113 out of 123

Cargo and Towing

Number of Seats Total passenger capacity of the car (including driver): 4

Curb Weight Car's weight without passengers or cargo: 2645 lb 423 out of 437

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

Max

Frunk

6.5 ft3 144 out of 151 34.4 ft3 141 out of 160 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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How Far Can You Go in Smart EQ forfour (2017-2019)

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Charging Smart EQ forfour (2017-2019)

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Fast (DC) Charging

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Last Updated:

August 07, 2024

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About Smart EQ forfour (2017-2019)

The Smart EQ forfour (2017-2019) is an all-electric rear-wheel drive hatchback. It came out in 2017 replacing the older Smart EQ forfour (2020-2022). Smart stopped making the forfour in 2019 and replaced it with the Smart EQ forfour (2020-2022). The car is not available on the US market.

The Smart EQ forfour (2017-2019) has a 17.6 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 75 mi on a single charge — ranked №746 out of 761 electric vehicles.

How powerful is it? How fast does it accelerate?

The Smart EQ forfour (2017-2019) achieves a 0 to 60 mph acceleration in 12.2 seconds (placing it at №100 out of 116 ranked positions, among 761 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions) and attains a maximum speed of 81 mph.

Its powertrain provides a power output of up to 60 kW (80 hp) and a torque of 118 lb-ft.

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

Smart EQ forfour (2017-2019) achieves a real-world range of 75 miles, placing it at №232 among 242 ranked positions. However, this range is subject to several influences:

Speed: Traveling at higher speeds reduces battery life.
Temperature: Extreme cold or hot weather can affect range.
Terrain: Hilly or mountainous landscapes decrease range.
Driving habits: Aggressive driving with frequent acceleration and braking consumes more energy.
Feature usage: Climate control and media systems also influence range.

It's important to acknowledge that these are estimations, and your actual driving range may differ. Consider these factors when planning your trip and be ready for potential charging stops.

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

The Smart EQ forfour (2017-2019) in the USA comes with a Type 2 (Mennekes) charging port. It can be charged at home using a standard domestic socket or at any public AC charging station with the compatible cable. It's important to note that the car's on-board charger (inverter) limits the maximum AC charging rate to 7.2 kW, resulting in approximately 29 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)?

The size and weight specifications for Smart EQ forfour (2017-2019) are as follows:

Length: 137.6 in
Width: 69 in (including side mirrors) or 65.6 in (excluding side mirrors)
Height: 61.2 in
Wheelbase: 98.2 in (distance between the center of the front and rear wheels)
Curb weight: 2645 lbs (weight of the empty car, no people or cargo)

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

The rear cargo area of the Smart EQ forfour (2017-2019) provides 6.5 cubic feet of space when the rear seats are upright (№144 out of 151 ranked positions, among 761 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions).

Folding these seats down unlocks a maximum cargo capacity of 34.4 cubic feet (№141 out of 160 ranked positions, among 761 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.