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Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe

Years of Production
When the car first came out and when they stopped making it
2012 - 2016
This car is not available in the US, but you can still compare it with other cars
In 2020 this car was replaced by: Smart EQ fortwo coupe

Trims

Discontinued
ED2 fortwo coupe ED3 fortwo coupe

Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe

Photo of Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe (1 slide)

Technical Specifications of Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe

General Info

Years of Production
When the car first came out and when they stopped making it
2012 - 2016
Country of Manufacture
Country where final assembly of the car took place.
France
Current Status
Announced (planned), Pre-order (reservations open), Produced (on sale), Discontinued (no longer made)
Discontinued
Body Style
Refers to the car's shape & design (sedan, SUV, hatchback)
Hatchback Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe

Range and Efficiency

Range EPA
Estimated range on a full battery according to official EPA ratings (USA)
109 km
Range NEDC
Range according to NEDC ratings. NEDC is an old standard, replaced by WLTP after September 2018.
145 km
Efficiency
Energy consumption per distance driven. Lower figures indicate better efficiency.
kWh/100 km
Wh/km
15.3 kWh 153 Wh

Battery and Charging

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 16.7 kWh
Max Charging Power
Max electric power the car can accept for charging, determined by its on-board charger (AC) and battery (DC)
AC
DC
3.6 kW
Charge Port
The car's charge port type. It affects charging speed and station compatibility.
Type 2 (Mennekes)
Type 2 (Mennekes) charge port

Performance

Drive Type
Which wheels are powered (all, rear, or front) by the electric motor(s)
RWD
Engine
Torque: pulling force of the engine. Power: how quickly it can turn the wheels with that force.
Power
Torque
74 hp (55 kW) 130 Nm
0-60 mph
Acceleration time from 0 to 60 mph (USA) or 0 to 100 km/h (Europe)
13 s
Top Speed
The fastest the car can go (maximum speed)
125 km/h
0.00 s
000 km/h

Dimensions

Length
Car's body length (front to back bumper)
2695 mm
Width
Car's body width including or excluding side mirrors
with Mirrors
w/o Mirrors
1560 mm No Data
Height
Car's body height (from ground to highest point)
1542 mm
Wheelbase
Distance between centers of front and rear wheels (affects ride and handling)
1867 mm

Cargo and Towing

Number of Seats
Total passenger capacity of the car (including driver)
2
Curb Weight
Car's weight without passengers or cargo
956 kg
Cargo Volume
Trunk: cargo capacity (rear seats up).
Max: cargo capacity (rear seats folded).
Frunk: cargo capacity in the front hood.
Trunk
Max
Frunk
227 l 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:
March 10, 2024
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Charging Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe

Home and Office (AC) Charging

EURO 1-phase 10A

Socket specs
Socket specs
230 V, 10 A, 1-phase
Socket output
Socket output
2.3 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
04 h 50 min (~18 km/h)

EURO 1-phase 16A

Socket specs
Socket specs
230 V, 16 A, 1-phase
Socket output
Socket output
3.7 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
03 h 06 min (~28 km/h)
Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (3.6 kW)

EURO 1-phase 32A

Socket specs
Socket specs
230 V, 32 A, 1-phase
Socket output
Socket output
7.4 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
03 h 06 min (~28 km/h)
Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (3.6 kW)

EURO 3-phase 16A

Socket specs
Socket specs
400 V, 16 A, 3-phase
Socket output
Socket output
11.1 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
03 h 06 min (~28 km/h)
Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (3.6 kW)

EURO 3-phase 32A

Socket specs
Socket specs
400 V, 16 A, 3-phase
Socket output
Socket output
11.1 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
03 h 06 min (~28 km/h)
Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (3.6 kW)
Last Updated:
March 10, 2024
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About Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe

The Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe is an all-electric rear-wheel drive hatchback. It came out in 2012 replacing the older Smart Electric Drive ED2 fortwo coupe. Smart stopped making the ED3 fortwo coupe in 2016 and replaced it with the Smart EQ fortwo coupe.

The Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe has a 17.6 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 109 km on a single charge. The car has an average efficiency of 15.3 kWh per 100 km (or 153 Wh/km) — ranked №578 out of 586 electric vehicles.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast is Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe

The Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe is equipped with a powertrain that delivers up to 55 kW (74 hp) of power and 130 Nm of torque.

This enables a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in 13 seconds (ranked â„–538 out of 586 electric vehicles) and a top speed of 125 km/h.

Real-world range of Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe

Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe achieves a real-world range of 98–120 km, placing it at №578 among 586 electric vehicles. 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.

Utilize the interactive EV Navigation map for trip planning assistance.

Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe charge port type?

In Europe Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe has a Type 2 (Mennekes) 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 3.6 kW, which translates to approximately 21 km of range added per hour of charging.
  • The car doesn't support DC charging

Estimate charging time, rate and cost using our Charging calculator.

Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe dimensions and weight?

Here are the dimensions and weight for the Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe:

  • Length: 2695 mm
  • Width: 1560 mm (including side mirrors) or N/A mm (excluding side mirrors)
  • Height: 1542 mm
  • Wheelbase: 1867 mm (distance between the center of the front and rear wheels)
  • Curb weight: 956 kg (weight of the empty car, no people or cargo)
Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe cargo capacity?

Here's a breakdown of the Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe cargo space:

  • Trunk capacity: With the rear seats up, you get 227 litres of cargo space in the back (ranked â„–527 out of 586 electric vehicles).
  • Max cargo capacity: Fold down the rear seats, and you open up N/A litres of total cargo space (ranked â„–N/A out of 586 electric vehicles).
  • Frunk capacity: The car doesn’t have a “frunk” (front trunk).
Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe towing capacity?
The car isn’t officially rated for towing.

Ratings

3.8

Design

based on 16 votes
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2.7

Performance

based on 53 votes
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3.1

Desirability

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Compare Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe with Similar Cars

Smart ForTwo Electric Drive

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2017 - 2018
Price (Europe)
No Data
EPA Range
No Data
0-60 mph
11.3 sec
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Discontinued
2018 - 2019
Price (Europe)
No Data
EPA Range
No Data
0-60 mph
11.3 sec
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Smart Electric Drive ED2 fortwo coupe

Discontinued
2009 - 2012
Price (Europe)
No Data
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2020 - 2023
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No Data
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Similar Range

EPA
NEDC
  1. 122 km +11.8% Ford Focus Electric 23 kWh
  2. 117 km +7.4% Nissan Leaf 24 kWh (2011)
  3. 114 km +4.4% Renault Fluence Z.E.
  4. 109 km 0% Nissan e-NV200 24 kWh
  5. 109 km Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe
  6. 101 km -7.4% Smart Electric Drive ED2 fortwo coupe
  7. 95 km -13.2% Mitsubishi i-Miev
  1. 155 km +6.9% Smart EQ fortwo cabrio 2019
  2. 153 km +5.5% Smart EQ forfour
  3. 150 km +3.4% Peugeot iOn
  4. 150 km +3.4% Citroen C-Zero
  5. 145 km Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe
  6. 135 km -6.9% Smart Electric Drive ED2 fortwo coupe

Similar Performance

0-100 km/h
Torque
Power
  1. 12.6 s -3.1% Mercedes EQT 200 Standard
  2. 12.7 s -2.3% Smart ForFour Electric Drive
  3. 12.7 s -2.3% Smart EQ forfour 2019
  4. 12.7 s -2.3% Smart EQ forfour
  5. 13 s Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe
  6. 13.1 s +0.8% Toyota Proace Verso M 75 kWh
  7. 13.1 s +0.8% Toyota Proace Verso L 75 kWh
  8. 13.1 s +0.8% Toyota Proace Shuttle M 75 kWh
  9. 13.1 s +0.8% Toyota Proace Shuttle L 75 kWh
  1. 160 Nm +23.1% Smart EQ fortwo cabrio 2019
  2. 160 Nm +23.1% Smart EQ forfour
  3. 160 Nm +23.1% Smart EQ fortwo cabrio
  4. 160 Nm +23.1% Smart EQ fortwo coupe
  5. 130 Nm Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe
  6. 125 Nm -3.8% Dacia Spring Electric
  7. 121 Nm -6.9% Smart Electric Drive ED2 fortwo coupe
  1. 80 hp +8.1% Smart ForTwo Cabrio Electric Drive
  2. 80 hp +8.1% Smart ForFour Electric Drive
  3. 80 hp +8.1% VW e-Up! 18.7 kWh
  4. 76 hp +2.7% Renault MASTER E-TECH
  5. 74 hp Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe
  6. 67 hp -9.5% Citroen e-Berlingo Multispace
  7. 66 hp -10.8% Mitsubishi i-Miev
  8. 64 hp -13.5% Citroen C-Zero
  9. 63 hp -14.9% Peugeot iOn

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