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Sales Smart's Choice To Go Electric In U.S. Fails Due To Tiny Range & Demand

Smart's Choice To Go Electric In U.S. Fails Due To Tiny Range & Demand

The volume is simply not there to keep the brand afloat.
By Mark Kane May 06, 2019
Sales More Than 10% Of Jaguar & Smart Sales In Western Europe Are BEVs

More Than 10% Of Jaguar & Smart Sales In Western Europe Are BEVs

Jaguar, smart and Nissan seem to be the most advanced in switching to all-electric cars in Western Europe.
By Mark Kane May 05, 2019
General Smart's Switch To Short-Range Electric-Only May Not Be Sustainable

Smart's Switch To Short-Range Electric-Only May Not Be Sustainable

In its latest attempt to make Smart profitable, Daimler turned the marque into an EV-only maker, but the costs may be too high to be sustained.
By Anthony Karr Apr 02, 2019
General 2013 Smart ForTwo Electric Battery Health Still Strong At 125,000 Miles

2013 Smart ForTwo Electric Battery Health Still Strong At 125,000 Miles

Turns out that not only Teslas maintain high battery capacity after well over 100,000 miles. In fact, this 2013 Smart ForTwo Electric still has tons of life left.
By Eric Loveday Jan 13, 2019
General We Test 6 Electric Cars To Find Out Which Goes Furthest Per Charge

We Test 6 Electric Cars To Find Out Which Goes Furthest Per Charge

We tested 6 electric cars to measure EV range and efficiency. We drove each vehicle until the battery hit zero and we needed a tow. Here's how far each went.
By Fabio Gemelli Dec 02, 2018
Is A Rolls-Royce Quieter Than A Smart Fortwo Electric Car?

Is A Rolls-Royce Quieter Than A Smart Fortwo Electric Car?

Is a super-luxury Rolls-Royce really the quietest car in the world? Is this true even when compared to a tiny, battery-powered city car? If so, what about the "quiet car" rule?
By Steven Loveday Aug 21, 2018
General Daimler Preps Smart For Its Electric-Only Future

Daimler Preps Smart For Its Electric-Only Future

Smart soon will sell only all-electric fortwo and forfour, which already happens on some markets, but the transition not necessarily will be smooth.
By Mark Kane Jun 07, 2018
Sales Plug-In Electric Car Sales More Than Doubled In Germany In 2017

Plug-In Electric Car Sales More Than Doubled In Germany In 2017

Germany is on track to become the largest plug-in electric car market in Europe this year, as growth in 2017 was tremendous.
By Mark Kane Feb 09, 2018
General Smart Details Plan To Go Electric-Only In Europe, Worldwide

Smart Details Plan To Go Electric-Only In Europe, Worldwide

smart has already stopped selling ICE cars in the U.S. and Norway. Soon, this will be true in all European locations and eventually worldwide.
By Steven Loveday Oct 14, 2017
General In Electric Shift, Smart Will Lose 2/3rds Of Its U.S. Dealers

In Electric Shift, Smart Will Lose 2/3rds Of Its U.S. Dealers

If you're not in a ZEV mandate state, or a green-minded city, then your local Smart dealer may soon become service-only. At least until sales jump up.
By Sebastian Blanco Aug 14, 2017
Smart Fortwo Cabriolet Electric Drive Test Drive Finds Nothing Else Like It - Video

Smart Fortwo Cabriolet Electric Drive Test Drive Finds Nothing Else Like It - Video

The smart fortwo cabriolet electric drive is sporty, with small turning radius, and simply rocks. Autogefühl is amazed by driving experience overall.
By Mark Kane Jul 15, 2017
General New Smart Fortwo Cabriolet ED Test Drive Review Nets 4 Out Of 5 Stars

New Smart Fortwo Cabriolet ED Test Drive Review Nets 4 Out Of 5 Stars

The new smart fortwo cabrio electric drive is not only better than the previous generation, but also outshines the petrol version
By Mark Kane Jul 08, 2017
General With Electric Vehicle Only Approach Looming, Some Smart Dealers Might End Sales

With Electric Vehicle Only Approach Looming, Some Smart Dealers Might End Sales

Daimler will bring gas-powered smart car sales to an end in North America, in favor of electric smart cars. Dealers will have to make a final decision soon.
By Steven Loveday Jun 20, 2017
General Smart Fortwo And Forfour Enters British Market. Deliveries From July

Smart Fortwo And Forfour Enters British Market. Deliveries From July

smart begins introducing the next-generation fortwo and forfour electric drive models into the UK, which should be the region's smallest and cheapest BEVs
By Mark Kane Jun 18, 2017
General Toyota Sells All Remaining Shares Of Tesla

Toyota Sells All Remaining Shares Of Tesla

Toyota invested in Tesla in 2010, to aid its compliance RAV4 EV, which has since been discontinued. The automaker has officially sold its remaining shares.
By Steven Loveday Jun 04, 2017
Smart Fortwo & Forfour Electric Drive Featured By Fully Charged - Video

Smart Fortwo & Forfour Electric Drive Featured By Fully Charged - Video

Highlights of the latest, and 4th generation, smart fortwo electric drive and the all-new forfour test drive review by Fully Charged in France.
By Mark Kane Mar 26, 2017
Smart Fortwo Electric Featured By Autogefühl - Video

Smart Fortwo Electric Featured By Autogefühl - Video

Check out these highlights of the 2017 Smart Fortwo Electric Drive test drive in a new video review by Autogefühl. Spoiler alert: it's fun.
By Mark Kane Mar 02, 2017
General Smart Is The Only Automaker To Offer ICE, Electric Drive On All Models

Smart Is The Only Automaker To Offer ICE, Electric Drive On All Models

Smart has become the first and only automaker which has electrified its whole lineup, making cars available in both gasoline and all-electric version.
By Mark Kane Mar 02, 2017
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