The Smart Fortwo celebrates a comeback. The models of the brand, which gave their debut with the ultra -short two -seater almost three decades ago, have now grown significantly and, like the #5, stretch to up to 4.70 meters. But now the manufacturer returns to the beginning and wants to bring an electric two -seater to the market.
The “Smart #2” aims at the needs of customers in urban space and is to be on the market at the end of 2026, the company announced on Tuesday night. Smart announces the model as a further development of the iconic “Fortwo” that the key region for the purely electric car will be Europe.
How the #2 actually becomes short is not yet known. “In the first place there is certainly one two,” said Dirk Adelmann, CEO Smart Europe, according to the announcement. The price is also open, but it should start in the lower 20,000 euro area.
According to the information, the vehicle is in China Produced and is in the final design and development phase. The car is designed by the Mercedes-Benz design team, the technology comes from joint venture partner Geely. With the #2, Smart promises new technical solutions for a segment that was founded with the “Fortwo” 27 years ago. The electrical range should at least double of 130 kilometers, it is said.
According to the announcement, Adelmann speaks of a “milestone for the Smart brand on a global level”. The decision for the car comes at the right time, since the company benefits from its main shareholders Mercedes-Benz and Geely and the market launch of the Smart #5 experiences a “strong support” from new investors.
Smart Europe GmbH is a 100 % subsidiary of Smart Mobility International. Mercedes-Benz AG and Geely Holding had founded the joint venture.