Video Summary
Key points and findings from the YouTube video review:- Electromobility is a hot topic.
- The first generation Smart EV was tested for two weeks.
- Germany's goal of one million electric cars on the road by 2020 was not achieved.
- The third generation Smart EV wasn’t available yet during the review.
- The new Smart EV is wider and more mature.
- The second generation Smart EV features known dimensions and a 75 HP electric motor.
- The Smart EV weighs 900 kg.
- 0-100 km/h takes 11 seconds.
- The top speed is 125 km/h.
- Electric cars, including the Smart, have both advantages and disadvantages.
- Some speak of disillusionment regarding electric vehicles.
- Mobility with fossil fuels has become more affordable.
- There are ongoing public discussions about electric vehicles' usefulness.
- The EV is fun to drive due to its torque from the electric motor.
- While driving, one has to constantly calculate range and monitor the gauges.
- At 5 degrees Celsius, the reviewer experienced very cold feet because the heater wasn't used.
- The Smart EV can be charged at public charging stations or at home.
- Charging with a household cable takes a very long time, but rapid charging is possible.
- A full charge from empty at a household outlet takes 11 hours.
- A full charge from empty at a charging station takes 4 hours.
- One can pay €65 monthly for the battery with care included.
- When driving and planning, one has to carefully plan charging stops.
- The cost is about €4.75 per 100 km.
- The cost is nearly the same as a Smart Diesel with current prices, the diesel is 4.80 € / 100 km, whereas the gas engine comes out to 8.40 € / 100 km.
- The diesel version is quicker, and refueling is faster.
- The price of the Smart EV is around €19,000 without a battery.
- The total cost to purchase with the battery is €23,680.
- An advantage is its compact size, and its torque makes it fun to drive, embarrassing gasoline cars on acceleration.
- It's a good ecological step, but the reviewer is dubious on the cost and usability.
- There are concerns about electric vehicles being immature, especially the battery, charging times, and range.
- There are registration problems at public charging stations; the Smart EV charging station required a 3-day registration.
- Electric cars offer "a good ecological conscience", but at a cost.
