Smart 1

The Smart #1 (stylised as "smart #1") is an upcoming battery electric subcompact crossover SUV developed and produced by Smart Automobile, a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz Group and Geely Holding. It will be the first vehicle produced by the joint venture. The model will be based on the Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) electric vehicle platform developed by Geely.[4][5][6]

Smart #1
Smart Concept #1 at the IAA 2021
Overview
ManufacturerSmart Automobile
Production2023 (to commence)
AssemblyChina: Xi'an, Shaanxi[1]
DesignerYi Gao and Mohammad Aminiyekta (concept)[2]
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV (B)
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutRear-motor, rear-wheel-drive
PlatformSustainable Experience Architecture
Powertrain
Power output200 kW (272 PS; 268 hp)
Battery66 kWh nickel-cobalt-manganese[3]
Electric range420–440 km (260–270 mi) (WLTP)
Plug-in charging22 kW (AC)
150 kW (DC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,750 mm (108.3 in)
Length4,270 mm (168.1 in)
Width1,822 mm (71.7 in)
Height1,636 mm (64.4 in)
Kerb weight1,820 kg (4,012 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorSmart EQ Forfour

Overview

Smart Concept #1 rear view

The vehicle was previewed by the Concept #1, which was showcased at the 2021 International Motor Show Germany (IAA) in September 2021.[7][8]

The production version was unveiled on 7 April 2022.[9][10] It was developed under the codename HX11.[11]

References

  1. "Smart teases compact electric SUV to be built in China". Automotive News Europe. 2021-05-25. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
  2. "008668594-0021". EUIPO. Retrieved 2022-04-08.
  3. Panait, Mircea (2022-04-07). "smart #1 Revealed With Five Seats, 66-kWh Battery, 272 PS, RWD". autoevolution. Retrieved 2022-04-08.
  4. Brodie, James (2022-02-10). "Smart #1 name confirmed for 2022 electric compact SUV". Auto Express. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
  5. Bruce, Chris (2022-02-10). "Smart #1 Is Really The Name Of This New Crossover EV". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
  6. Page, Felix (2022-02-10). "New Smart #1 electric crossover confirmed for 2022 launch". Autocar. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
  7. "Premiere of the smart Concept #1: preview of the first series-production model of the new smart generation". Smart. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
  8. Padeanu, Adrian (2021-09-06). "Smart Concept #1 Arrives In Munich As Not-So-Small Electric Crossover". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
  9. "New Smart #1 is 268bhp spearhead for brand's all-EV relaunch". Autocar. Retrieved 2022-04-08.
  10. "smart celebrates the start of tomorrow's mobility today with the world premiere of the all-new compact SUV – smart #1". smart celebrates the start of tomorrow's mobility today with the world premiere of the all-new compact SUV – smart #1. Retrieved 2022-04-08.
  11. "Geely Group future models - Lotus, Lynk & Co, smart and Proton". Just Auto. 2022-04-14. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
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