Video Summary
- The Smart #1 and Jeep Avenger are two interesting new contenders in the compact electric family car market, both costing roughly £35,000/month.- The Smart #1 is based on the Volvo EX30 platform and 4.3 meters long.
- The Jeep is a smaller car with a 54 kWh battery, the Smart #1 has a 66 kWh battery.
- The driving range on both is 250 to 270 miles.
- The Smart has 411 liters of boot space, and the seats slide for more rear room.
- The Jeep has a 355-liter boot.
- There is a good amount of space in the back seats of the Jeep.
- The Jeep offers a first edition model with several standard features.
- The Smart offers rear-wheel drive with 269 brake horsepower, and the Brabus version provides four-wheel drive.
- The Smart can go from 0 to 62 mph in 6.9 seconds, and the Brabus version in 3.9 seconds.
- The Jeep goes from 0 to 62 in 9 seconds.
- The Jeep charges at 100 kW and the Smart #1 at 150 kW.
- Both cars are rated for towing, with the Avenger rated for 1200 kg with a brake trailer, while the Smart manages 1600 kg.
- Overall, the reviewer prefers the Jeep because it’s a compact car and easy to drive and is very efficient.
- The Smart is the more premium option, and the reviewer stated that some people may prefer it, but felt that the screen is annoying to use.
