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Smart #2 city EV launches under £20,000 with 180 mile range and 65kW charging
Smart unveiled the #2 at the Paris Motor Show, a two seat city car measuring 2,746mm long with a 35.8kWh lithium iron phosphate battery offering 180 miles WLTP range and 65kW maximum charging speed, enabling 10% to 80% top up in 20 minutes. Priced below £20,000, the rear wheel drive model sits alongside the Renault Twingo and new Citroen 2CV in the affordable urban EV segment. The vehicle uses a new Electric Compact Architecture platform and replaces the previous EQ Fortwo, which had a 17.6kWh battery and 90 mile range.
Why it matters
The sub £20,000 price point and compact footprint target urban fleet and car club operators seeking affordable charging infrastructure with lower power requirements, as the 65kW maximum charge rate reduces grid connection costs compared to rapid charging models. The 180 mile range and 20 minute top up time may drive demand for destination and workplace charging in city centres where this vehicle class will concentrate.