Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe 2012-2016 - Compare Electric Car 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 109 km 173 out of 177 145 km 58 out of 59 106 km 346 out of 352

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

Usable

17.6 kWh 167 out of 171 16.7 kWh 194 out of 199

Efficiency Higher efficiency means lower energy consumption: Energy/Range

Range/Energy

15.8 kWh/100 km 31 out of 156 6.35 km/kWh 89 out of 338

Charging

Max AC Charging: 3.7 kW 22 out of 25

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 2 (Mennekes)

Performance

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

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

Torque

55 kW (74 hp) 193 out of 200 30 Nm 201 out of 201

0-100 km/h Acceleration time from a standstill: 11.5 s 94 out of 122

Top Speed The fastest the car can go (max speed): 125 km/h 65 out of 70

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000 km/h

Dimensions

Length Car's body length (front to back bumper): 2695 mm 268 out of 268

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

w/o Mirrors

No Data 1559 mm 141 out of 142

Height Car's body height (from ground to highest point): 1565 mm 135 out of 239

Wheelbase Distance between centers of front and rear wheels (affects ride and handling): 1867 mm 173 out of 173

Cargo and Towing

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

Curb Weight Car's weight without passengers or cargo: 920 kg 468 out of 469

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

Max

Frunk

220 l 187 out of 202 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 Europe and therefore not compatible with EU charging stations. To see compatible DC chargers, switch your website version to USA

EURO 1-Ph 10 A

Output:: 2.3 kW

230 V, 10 A, 1-phase

EURO 1-Ph 16 A

Output:: 3.7 kW

230 V, 16 A, 1-phase

EURO 1-Ph 32 A

Output:: 7.4 kW

230 V, 32 A, 1-phase

EURO 3-Ph 16 A

Output:: 11.1 kW

400 V, 16 A, 3-phase

EURO 3-Ph 32 A

Output:: 22.2 kW

400 V, 32 A, 3-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)

1

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

Time

h min

Avg. Rate

≈ km/h

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 hatchback. It came out in 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 €6,500.

The Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2012-2016) has a 17.6 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 106 km on a single charge. The car has an average efficiency of 15.8 kWh per 100 km (or 6.35 km per kWh) — ranked №925 out of 933 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 30 Nm of torque.

This enables a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in 11.5 seconds (№94 out of 122 ranked positions, among 933 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions) and a top speed of 125 km/h.

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 106 km, ranking it №346 out of 352 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 Europe is equipped with a Type 2 (Mennekes) 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 21 km of range added per hour.

The car doesn't support DC charging

To estimate charging time, rate, and cost, you can use our 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: 2695 mm
Width: mm (including side mirrors) or 1559 mm (excluding side mirrors)
Height: 1565 mm
Wheelbase: 1867 mm (distance between the center of the front and rear wheels)
Curb weight: 920 kg (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 220 litres of storage space (№187 out of 202 ranked positions, among 933 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions).

Folding down the rear seats expands the total cargo capacity to litres (№ out of ranked positions, among 933 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.

Previous Generation

Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2009-2012)

Next Generation

Smart EQ fortwo coupe (2017-2019)

User Rating

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GCC Score

4 / 10

Value for Money

6.6

Range and Efficiency

5.1

Charging

2.4

Performance

1.7

Cargo and Towing

4

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