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General Info
Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Renault Twingo Z.E. (2020-2024) for as low as €9950, while the Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2009-2012) was never offered for sale in Europe.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Hatchback.
Property
Renault Twingo Z.E. Base
Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe
Years of Production
2020-2024 Years of Production
2009-2012 Years of Production
Current Status
Discontinued Current Status
Discontinued Current Status
Country of Manufacture
Slovenia Country of Manufacture
France Country of Manufacture
Body Style
Hatchback Body Style
Hatchback Body Style
Market Availability
EU Market Availability
USA Market Availability
Price Europe (Used)
€9950 Price Europe (Used)
- Price Europe (Used)
GCC Score
5 GCC Score
3.4 GCC Score
Range and Efficiency
The Renault Twingo Z.E. (2020-2024) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2009-2012).
Property
Renault Twingo Z.E. Base
Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe
Range (EPA)
- Range (EPA)
101 km Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP)
190 km Range (WLTP)
- Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC)
162 km Range (GCC)
99 km Range (GCC)
Battery Capacity (Nominal)
23 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
16.5 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
Battery Capacity (Usable)
21.3 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
15.7 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
Efficiency per 100 km
13.1 kWh/100 km Efficiency per 100 km
15.9 kWh/100 km Efficiency per 100 km
Efficiency per kWh
7.61 km/kWh Efficiency per kWh
6.31 km/kWh Efficiency per kWh
Range and Efficiency Score
6.2 Range and Efficiency Score
5 Range and Efficiency Score
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
Neither model supports DC fast charging.
The Renault Twingo Z.E. (2020-2024) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2009-2012) is limited to 3.3 kW.
Property
Renault Twingo Z.E. Base
Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe
Max Charging Power (AC)
22 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
3.3 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
Max Charging Power (DC)
- Max Charging Power (DC)
- Max Charging Power (DC)
Architecture
400 V Architecture
400 V Architecture
Charge Port
Type 2 (Mennekes) Charge Port
Type 2 (Mennekes) Charge Port
Charging Score
5.7 Charging Score
1.9 Charging Score
Performance
Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.
Although the Renault Twingo Z.E. (2020-2024) has more power, the Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2009-2012) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
Property
Renault Twingo Z.E. Base
Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe
Drive Type
RWD Drive Type
RWD Drive Type
Motor Type
PMSM Motor Type
PMSM Motor Type
Motor Power (kW)
60 kW Motor Power (kW)
30 kW Motor Power (kW)
Motor Power (hp)
80 hp Motor Power (hp)
40 hp Motor Power (hp)
Motor Torque
160 Nm Motor Torque
120 Nm Motor Torque
0-100 km/h
12.6 s 0-100 km/h
11.5 s 0-100 km/h
Top Speed
135 km/h Top Speed
100 km/h Top Speed
Performance Score
1.7 Performance Score
1.5 Performance Score
Dimensions
The Renault Twingo Z.E. (2020-2024) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2009-2012).
The Renault Twingo Z.E. (2020-2024) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
Property
Renault Twingo Z.E. Base
Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe
Length
3615 mm Length
2695 mm Length
Width (with Mirrors)
1875 mm Width (with Mirrors)
- Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors)
1646 mm Width (w/o Mirrors)
1559 mm Width (w/o Mirrors)
Height
1541 mm Height
1565 mm Height
Wheelbase
2492 mm Wheelbase
1867 mm Wheelbase
Cargo and Towing
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.