Global EV Comparison: Smart #3 Pro vs Škoda Elroq 85
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Smart #3 Pro (2024-…) has a starting price of €38490, compared to the Škoda Elroq 85 (2024-...), which starts at €44560.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Smart #3 Pro | Škoda Elroq 85 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China | Czech Republic |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €38490 | €44560 |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €42800 |
| GCC Score | 5.6 | 7 |
Range and Efficiency
The Škoda Elroq 85 (2024-...) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Smart #3 Pro (2024-…).
| Property | Smart #3 Pro | Škoda Elroq 85 |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 325 km | 579 km |
| Range (GCC) | 276 km | 489 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 49 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 47 kWh | 77 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17 kWh/100 km | 15.7 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.87 km/kWh | 6.35 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.6 | 8.6 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Škoda Elroq 85 (2024-...) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 175 kW, while the Smart #3 Pro (2024-…) maxes out at 130 kW.
The Škoda Elroq 85 (2024-...) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Smart #3 Pro (2024-…) is limited to 7.4 kW.
| Property | Smart #3 Pro | Škoda Elroq 85 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 7.4 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 130 kW | 175 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 4.5 | 6.7 |
Performance
Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.
Although the Škoda Elroq 85 (2024-...) has more power, the Smart #3 Pro (2024-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
| Property | Smart #3 Pro | Škoda Elroq 85 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 200 kW | 210 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 268 hp | 282 hp |
| Motor Torque | 343 Nm | 545 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.9 s | 6.6 s |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Performance Score | 4.3 | 4.7 |
Dimensions
The Škoda Elroq 85 (2024-...) is wider and taller, but about the same length as the Smart #3 Pro (2024-…).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Smart #3 Pro | Škoda Elroq 85 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4400 mm | 4488 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | - Width (with Mirrors) | 2148 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1844 mm | 1884 mm |
| Height | 1556 mm | 1625 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2785 mm | 2765 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Škoda Elroq 85 (2024-...) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Smart #3 Pro (2024-…), but the Škoda Elroq 85 (2024-...) doesn’t have one.
The Škoda Elroq 85 (2024-...) has a towing capacity of up to 1000 kg, whereas the Smart #3 Pro (2024-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.
| Property | Smart #3 Pro | Škoda Elroq 85 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1855 kg | 2119 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 370 l | 470 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1160 l | 1580 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 15 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 1000 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.7 | 6.7 |
