Video Summary
The Smart Forfour EQ electric car is a five-door, four-seater hatchback.It shares a platform with the Renault Twingo, and is built in Slovenia.
The car has a 17.6 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.
The car has an official range of 93–96 miles; the typical range is about 70 miles, but can range from 50 to 80 miles depending on driving efficiency.
The test model charges via the port in the rear, and has a three-phase charger.
The model is capable of 22kW charging.
7kw charging: ~ 3 hours for a full charge
22kW charging: ~ 55 mins for a full charge
It has rear-wheel drive.
The rear seats can be folded down; the center console is also removable for more storage.
The boot isn't as big as a Zoe, but is big enough to put weekly shopping bags in the back.
There is no storage under the boot, as the car’s motor and powertrain is there.
The Smart has a storage bag for cables that clips to the side of the boot.
Its interior has a better finish than a Zoe, and features a thick, sporty steering wheel and a glass roof.
The car can have a heated steering wheel and rear seats.
The infotainment system is identical to the one found in a Renault Zoe.
This model has the ability to use Android Auto but does not offer Apple Car Play.
There is automatic emergency braking.
There is also an automatic recuperation system that reads the road ahead.
The ride is quite hard.
The car has a very good turning circle of 9 meters.
The wheels are located right in the corners of the car, and it feels airy inside.
The bonnet is plastic, with two pull tags at the front.
Reversing sensors are on the back, and premium models have a reversing camera in the middle of the badge.
The Smart EQ Forfour comes with a 3-year warranty on the car, and an 8-year warranty on the battery pack.
