Video Summary
The Smart EQ ForTwo Cabrio is focused on being the best possible urban machine.The car is 1.7 meters wide and 2.7 meters long. It's so short that it can be parked nose into a curb.
It has a tiny turning circle.
It is priced at £20,000 and up, which is a lot for a car that seats only two people.
The car comes with standard three-pin and Type 2 charging cables.
The 17.6 kWh battery pack can be charged in 2.5 hours with a 7kW home charger.
The car accepts up to 22kW; with a public fast charger, you can get to 80% in 40 minutes. A full charge with a domestic socket will take about 8 hours and costs around £2.50-£3.
An extension cable is not recommended by manufacturers.
There are approximately 4,500 public car chargers in Central London.
The max speed is 81 mph. It has 80 brake horsepower.
The 0-30 acceleration feels nippy due to immediate torque and no gears.
Brake feel is smooth and predictable.
The range is a disappointing 50 miles in real-world use, not the official 70 miles.
It is perfect for city driving. It feels like driving an electrified shoe.
The ride comfort isn't great because it is firmly sprung and bounces over speed bumps.
The Cabrio costs 2 grand more than the Coupe.
There is plenty of elbow room in the cabin and adequate storage.
There's no Apple CarPlay available, which is annoying.
The floor is quite high, and the steering wheel doesn't adjust for reach, which may present a comfort issue.
The boot will take a cabin bag, unaffected by the cabrio's roof.
The passenger seat folds flat to take the occasional longer item.
Standard equipment includes:
LED daytime running lights, rear parking sensors, aircon, heated leather seats, and a 7-inch touch screen with MirrorLink and Android Auto.
The car is one of a kind. Despite the ride comfort and charging needs, nothing else is better around town.
