Smart, a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and Geely Auto, has officially introduced the Smart #2, an electric successor to the classic ForTwo city car. The vehicle made its global debut at the Paris Motor Show and is built on the Electric Compact Architecture platform.
The Couture Edition of the Smart #2 has launched in China with a retail price of ¥112 999. Production of this specific trim is restricted to 999 units for the Chinese market and an additional 999 units for Europe.
The Chinese model features a 35.8-kWh lithium iron phosphate battery supplied by CATL, providing a CLTC range of 410 km. It is equipped with a rear-mounted motor delivering 60 kW of power and 130 Nm of peak torque.
The European version also utilizes a 35.8-kWh battery with a target WLTP range of 290 km. It supports 65-kW DC fast charging, which enables the battery to charge from 10% to 80% in 20 minutes.
The vehicle includes a split tailgate that can support up to 120 kg when folded down. Manufacturing of the model is handled by Zhejiang Haoqing Automobile Manufacturing, a subsidiary of Geely.
