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Smart #3 Revealed In Vibrant Colors Ahead Of 2024 European Arrival

Smart #3 Revealed In Vibrant Colors Ahead Of 2024 European Arrival

It's a crossover coupe with styling similarities to the #1.

By Chris Bruce 17 April 2023

Smart #3 Fresh Details Surface Ahead Of April 18 World Debut

Smart #3 Fresh Details Surface Ahead Of April 18 World Debut

Smart has released the first design sketches of its electric compact SUV-coupe, even though we already knew what it looked like.

By Dan Mihalascu 28 March 2023

Smart #3 Crossover To Debut On April 17 At Shanghai Auto Show

Smart #3 Crossover To Debut On April 17 At Shanghai Auto Show

Leaked images revealed the EV’s design in November.

By Anthony Alaniz 22 March 2023

Watch 2023 Smart #1 Brabus Fail The Moose Test

Watch 2023 Smart #1 Brabus Fail The Moose Test

But it was quite fast in the slalom.

By Mark Kane 11 March 2023

The New Smart #1 Happens To Be Surprisingly Safe: Euro NCAP Results

The New Smart #1 Happens To Be Surprisingly Safe: Euro NCAP Results

The Smart #1 gets not only 5 stars overall, but also 96% for Adult Occupant protection.

By Mark Kane 18 November 2022

2023 Smart #1 Brabus Revealed With Dual-Motor, 422 Horsepower

2023 Smart #1 Brabus Revealed With Dual-Motor, 422 Horsepower

This is going to be one quick electric crossover, with a claimed sprint time to sixty of under 4 seconds.

By Andrei Nedelea 30 August 2022

Smart #1 Brabus Performance Edition Teased In China, Might Be AWD

Smart #1 Brabus Performance Edition Teased In China, Might Be AWD

Brabus gives the electric crossover sportier looks inside and out; rumor has it that a dual-motor powertrain is also included.

By Dan Mihalascu 17 August 2022

Mercedes-Benz Almost Doubled All-Electric Car Sales In Q2 2022

Mercedes-Benz Almost Doubled All-Electric Car Sales In Q2 2022

The company is ramping-up production and expands the lineup.

By Mark Kane 14 July 2022

Second New Smart EV Spied In China... With Brabus Seats

Second New Smart EV Spied In China... With Brabus Seats

This one is not a crossover, but a sporty looking hatchback / fastback instead.

By Andrei Nedelea 21 April 2022

Smart #1 Small Electric Crossover Debuts With 268 HP, Lots Of Tech

Smart #1 Small Electric Crossover Debuts With 268 HP, Lots Of Tech

Smart's first dedicated electric vehicle features a 66 kWh NCM battery enabling up to 273 miles of range (WLTP).

By Dan Mihalascu 08 April 2022

NHTSA Launches Investigation Into LG Energy EV Battery Failures

NHTSA Launches Investigation Into LG Energy EV Battery Failures

The investigation includes over 138,000 electric cars and SUVs from various brands.

By Steven Loveday 06 April 2022

Italy’s BEV Market Down In February 2022: Waiting For New Incentives

Italy’s BEV Market Down In February 2022: Waiting For New Incentives

The Italian government has been discussing new incentives ever since the previous package expired and the market began to deteriorate.

By Steven Loveday 04 April 2022

Smart Announces Date Of Smart #1 Electric Compact SUV Premiere

Smart Announces Date Of Smart #1 Electric Compact SUV Premiere

It's the inaugural product of the new joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and Geely Automobile.

By Mark Kane 02 April 2022

Smart #1 Production Version To Debut In Early April: Report

Smart #1 Production Version To Debut In Early April: Report

It will be assembled in China and won't be sold in the US.

By Angel Sergeev 07 March 2022

Smart #1 Is The Actual Name Of Brand's First Electric Crossover

Check out the first official photos of Smart #1 camouflaged production prototypes undergoing aerodynamic and winter testing.

By Dan Mihalascu 11 February 2022

Mercedes-Benz Plug-In Car Sales In 2021: Up 69% To 227,458

Mercedes-Benz Plug-In Car Sales In 2021: Up 69% To 227,458

The group sold almost 100,000 all-electric vehicles.

By Mark Kane 24 January 2022

2023 Smart Electric Subcompact Crossover Will Look A Lot Like This

2023 Smart Electric Subcompact Crossover Will Look A Lot Like This

This rendering is based on the design patents Smart filed with the EUIPO last year and the Concept #1.

By Dan Mihalascu 04 January 2022

Manufacturing / Production

Smart EQ ForFour Production Comes To An End

Smart EQ ForFour Production Comes To An End

The brand will get an all-new crossover/SUV in 2022.

By Mark Kane 31 December 2021

Italy's Plug-In Sales Rise In November, Overall Car Market Drops

Italy's Plug-In Sales Rise In November, Overall Car Market Drops

The trend continues, out with the old, in with the new.

By Steven Loveday 27 December 2021

Italy’s EV Market Keeps Growing: Plug-Ins Reach 8.5% In Q3 2021

Italy’s EV Market Keeps Growing: Plug-Ins Reach 8.5% In Q3 2021

EV sales continue to impress in Europe, and the revolution is just beginning.

By Steven Loveday 01 November 2021

Tesla Model Y Lands In Italy, Dacia Spring Leads Record September

Tesla Model Y Lands In Italy, Dacia Spring Leads Record September

It is a momentous time for electric vehicles throughout Europe.

By Carlo Ombello 11 October 2021

Mercedes-Benz Plug-In Car Sales In Q3 2021: Up 34%

Mercedes-Benz Plug-In Car Sales In Q3 2021: Up 34%

The all-electric car sales now expand quicker than plug-in hybrids.

By Mark Kane 07 October 2021

Patents and Trademarks

Smart Production Crossover Takes After Concept #1 In Design Patents

Smart Production Crossover Takes After Concept #1 In Design Patents

Patents filed with the EUIPO show that Smart's first crossover borrows a lot from the concept.

By Dan Mihalascu 06 October 2021

Smart Concept #1 Arrives In Munich As Not-So-Small Electric Crossover

Smart Concept #1 Arrives In Munich As Not-So-Small Electric Crossover

It's roughly as large as the Mini Countryman.

By Adrian Padeanu 05 September 2021

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