Smart launches all-electric smart #2 Premium in China as series production begins
By Eve
Smart has officially launched the all-electric smart #2 Premium in China at an event in Guangzhou, with the first production example now off the assembly line and first customer deliveries expected in the coming weeks. The two-seat city car had its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show on October 12. The smart #2 Couture Edition has already sold out in China and in every European market where it has been offered, according to the launch announcement.
Why it matters
A small, city focused EV entering series production points to more compact vehicles joining urban fleets, which can shape where and how charging is specified for dense areas. Strong early demand in China and Europe is a signal for CPOs planning urban and destination charging, though the excerpt gives no battery or charging specifications.
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- https://electriccarsreport.com/2026/11/smart-2-electric-city-car-officially-launches-in-china/
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- “Smart #2 Electric City Car Officially Launches in China as Production Begins”
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- 9 November 2026
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