Smart EQ fortwo coupe 2017-2019 - Compare Electric Car Specs

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

Here s a breakdown of the Smart EQ fortwo coupe (2017-2019) cargo space: Trunk capacity: With the rear seats up, you get 260 litres of cargo space in the back (№170 out of 192 ranked positions, among 824 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions). Max cargo capacity: Fold down the rear seats, and you open up 350 litres of total cargo space (№184 out of 185 ranked positions, among 824 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions). Frunk capacity: The car doesn’t have a “frunk” (front trunk).

Specifications and Dimensions

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General Info

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

Available in the USA: Yes

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

Slovenia

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 93 km 159 out of 160 160 km 53 out of 60 104 km 332 out of 334

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

Usable

17.6 kWh 158 out of 160 16.7 kWh 179 out of 182

Efficiency Higher efficiency means lower energy consumption: Energy/Range

Range/Energy

16.1 kWh/100 km 33 out of 152 6.23 km/kWh 90 out of 319

Charging

Max AC Charging: 4.6 kW 21 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 1 motor: PMSM

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

Torque

60 kW (80 hp) 178 out of 186 160 Nm 182 out of 189

0-100 km/h Acceleration time from a standstill: 11.5 s 93 out of 118

Top Speed The fastest the car can go (max speed): 130 km/h 60 out of 65

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000 km/h

Dimensions

Length Car's body length (front to back bumper): 2695 mm 242 out of 242

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

w/o Mirrors

1752 mm 127 out of 129 1663 mm 126 out of 135

Height Car's body height (from ground to highest point): 1555 mm 136 out of 226

Wheelbase Distance between centers of front and rear wheels (affects ride and handling): 1873 mm 163 out of 164

Cargo and Towing

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

Curb Weight Car's weight without passengers or cargo: 1085 kg 419 out of 425

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

Max

Frunk

260 l 170 out of 192 350 l 184 out of 185 No Data

Towing Capacity Maximum weight the car can tow safely with a trailer that has its own brakes: No Data

Last Updated:

July 08, 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

Last Updated:

July 08, 2024

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Overview

The Smart EQ fortwo coupe (2017-2019) is an all-electric rear-wheel drive hatchback. It came out in 2017. Smart stopped making the fortwo coupe in 2019 and replaced it with the Smart EQ fortwo coupe (2020-2023). You can still find Smart EQ fortwo coupe (2017-2019) on the used car market, with prices starting around €8,400.

The Smart EQ fortwo coupe (2017-2019) has a 17.6 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 104 km on a single charge. The car has an average efficiency of 16.1 kWh per 100 km (or 6.23 km per kWh) — ranked №820 out of 824 electric vehicles.

In 2018, Smart renamed the ForTwo Electric Drive to the EQ ForTwo. The car with the old name was produced from 2017 to 2018.

How powerful is it? How fast does it accelerate?

The Smart EQ fortwo coupe (2017-2019) can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.5 seconds (№93 out of 118 ranked positions, among 824 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions) and reach a top speed of 130 km/h.

The car’s powertrain delivers up to 60 kW (80 hp) of power and 160 Nm of torque.

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

Real-world range of the Smart EQ fortwo coupe (2017-2019) is 104 km (№332 out of 334 ranked positions, among 824 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions) — 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.

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

In Europe Smart EQ fortwo coupe (2017-2019) 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 26 km of range added per hour of charging.

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How big is it? What are the dimensions (length, width, height)?

Here are the dimensions and weight for the Smart EQ fortwo coupe (2017-2019):

Length: 2695 mm
Width: 1752 mm (including side mirrors) or 1663 mm (excluding side mirrors)
Height: 1555 mm
Wheelbase: 1873 mm (distance between the center of the front and rear wheels)
Curb weight: 1085 kg (weight of the empty car, no people or cargo)

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

Here's a breakdown of the Smart EQ fortwo coupe (2017-2019) cargo space:

Trunk capacity: With the rear seats up, you get 260 litres of cargo space in the back (№170 out of 192 ranked positions, among 824 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions).
Max cargo capacity: Fold down the rear seats, and you open up 350 litres of total cargo space (№184 out of 185 ranked positions, among 824 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions).
Frunk capacity: 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.