Smart EQ forfour

Years of Production
When the car first came out and when they stopped making it
2020 - 2022
This car is not available in the US, but you can still compare it with other cars
In 2018 this car was replaced by: Smart EQ forfour 2019

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Smart EQ forfour

Technical Specifications of Smart EQ forfour

General Info

Years of Production
When the car first came out and when they stopped making it
2020 - 2022
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 EQ forfour

Range and Efficiency

Range EPA
Estimated range on a full battery according to official EPA ratings (USA)
No Data
Range WLTP
Range according to WLTP ratings.
TEL: car in its lightest configuration.
TEH: car in its heaviest configuration.
TEL
TEH
130 km No Data
Efficiency
Energy consumption per distance driven. Lower figures indicate better efficiency.
kWh/100 km
Wh/km
14.8 kWh 148 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
4.6 kW 22 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
82 hp (61 kW) 160 Nm
0-60 mph
Acceleration time from 0 to 60 mph (USA) or 0 to 100 km/h (Europe)
12.7 s
Top Speed
The fastest the car can go (maximum speed)
130 km/h
0.00 s
000 km/h

Dimensions

Length
Car's body length (front to back bumper)
3495 mm
Width
Car's body width including or excluding side mirrors
with Mirrors
w/o Mirrors
1666 mm 1665 mm
Height
Car's body height (from ground to highest point)
1554 mm
Wheelbase
Distance between centers of front and rear wheels (affects ride and handling)
2494 mm

Cargo and Towing

Number of Seats
Total passenger capacity of the car (including driver)
4
Curb Weight
Car's weight without passengers or cargo
1200 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
185 l 975 l 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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How Far Can You Go in Smart EQ forfour

The map shows how far you can go with a fully-charged battery:
  • Light green area: Round-trip
  • Dark green area: One-way
For the most accurate results, please allow the widget to use your location.

Charging Smart EQ forfour

Slow (AC)
Fast (DC)

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 (~16 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 01 min (~26 km/h)

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%
02 h 25 min (~32 km/h)
Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (4.6 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%
02 h 25 min (~32 km/h)
Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (4.6 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%
02 h 25 min (~32 km/h)
Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (4.6 kW)

Fast (DC) Charging

Last Updated:
March 10, 2024
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About Smart EQ forfour

The Smart EQ forfour is an all-electric rear-wheel drive hatchback. It came out in 2020. Smart stopped making the forfour in 2022 and replaced it with the Smart EQ forfour 2019.

The Smart EQ forfour has a 17.6 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 113 km on a single charge. The car has an average efficiency of 14.8 kWh per 100 km (or 148 Wh/km) — ranked №577 out of 586 electric vehicles.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast is Smart EQ forfour

The Smart EQ forfour is equipped with a powertrain that delivers up to 61 kW (82 hp) of power and 160 Nm of torque.

This enables a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in 12.7 seconds (ranked №535 out of 586 electric vehicles) and a top speed of 130 km/h.

Real-world range of Smart EQ forfour

The real-world range of the Smart EQ forfour is 102–124 km (ranked №577 out of 586 electric vehicles) — depending on several factors, including:

  • Speed: Higher speeds deplete the battery faster.
  • Temperature: Extreme cold and hot weather impacts range.
  • Terrain: Hilly or mountainous terrain reduces range.
  • Driving style: Aggressive driving with frequent acceleration and braking consumes more energy.
  • Use of features: Features like climate control and media system also affect range.

It's important to remember that these are just estimates, and your actual range may vary. It's always best to factor in these various factors when planning your trip and be prepared for potential charging stops.

Plan your trips using the EV Navigation interactive map.

Smart EQ forfour charge port type?

In Europe Smart EQ forfour 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 4.6 kW, which translates to approximately 28 km of range added per hour of charging.
  • For quicker charging, consider using a compatible DC fast-charging station. The car boasts a maximum charging rate of 22 kW, but remember that battery temperature and charge level can influence the actual speed you'll experience.

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

Smart EQ forfour dimensions and weight?

Here are the dimensions and weight for the Smart EQ forfour:

  • Length: 3495 mm
  • Width: 1666 mm (including side mirrors) or 1665 mm (excluding side mirrors)
  • Height: 1554 mm
  • Wheelbase: 2494 mm (distance between the center of the front and rear wheels)
  • Curb weight: 1200 kg (weight of the empty car, no people or cargo)
Smart EQ forfour cargo capacity?

Behind the rear seats of the Smart EQ forfour, you'll find 185 litres of storage space (ranked №531 out of 586 electric vehicles).

Folding down the rear seats expands the total cargo capacity to 975 litres (ranked №399 out of 586 electric vehicles).

The car doesn’t have a “frunk” (front trunk).

Smart EQ forfour towing capacity?
The car isn’t officially rated for towing.

Ratings

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