- Joint Mercedes-Benz and Geely-owned EV brand, smart, has revealed the third electric addition to its lineup, with the reveal of the smart #5.
- Positioned as a premium, mid-size electric SUV, the #5’s boxy, upright shape gives it a utilitarian feel, backed up with a number of off-road accessories that will be available.
- The #5, the largest and most expensive EV from the brand yet, joins the compact #1 SUV and #3 coupe-SUV.
A new addition to smart’s EV lineup
Whilst the smart #5 is based on the same electric Geely SEA platform as the #1 and #3, the new model is the first within the line-up to switch to a new 800-volt architecture. Combined with a 100kWh battery pack, this will make the #5 one of the fastest charging EVs on the market, allowing 10-80% to be achieved in just 15 minutes. Range anxiety won’t be an issue either, with the #5 achieving a range of over 341 miles. While the 800-volt architecture will be available at launch, entry-level, cheaper models will retain the 400-volt architecture utilised in previous smart EVs.
Pricing for the #5 wasn’t revealed just yet, but expect it to start at around the £45,000 / €50,000 mark, in order for it to be price competitive against other mid-size electric SUVs, such as the Tesla Model Y and Skoda Enyaq. Deliveries for the new EV will begin in Europe, early next year.
Dirk Adelmann, CEO of smart Europe, commented on the launch:
“We are delighted to present our first-ever mid-size premium SUV, the all-new smart #5, to the world. With this new vehicle, we are expanding into a new market segment, reflecting our commitment to quality, innovation, and addressing the evolving requirements of our customers. As we continue to broaden our product lineup, we remain focused on providing diverse mobility solutions that cater to different lifestyles and preferences in Europe and around the globe. This vehicle represents not only a new level of premium for smart but also an opportunity to explore new possibilities in the realm of electric mobility.”
