Smart has unveiled the #2 concept, a new take on a mini electric car that goes back to the brand’s roots, inspired by the original ForTwo.
According to Motor1, the move marks a moment where Smart appears to be changing direction, returning to small electric cars after years of focusing on larger models.
Designed by Mercedes, the tiny two-door hatchback clearly pays homage to its predecessor, which debuted in 1999 and lasted three generations before being discontinued in 2024. While previous models offered gasoline and even diesel engines, the fourth generation will be fully electric.
In the images released by the brand, some design details appear intentionally exaggerated, but it’s important to note that this is still just a concept. The production version will debut in October at the Paris Motor Show.
Built from the ground up on the Electric Compact Architecture (ECA), the new model represents a significant leap forward. The EQ ForTwo offered up to 135 km of range, while its successor aims to more than double that, exceeding 300 km per charge.
However, this range estimate comes from Smart and has not yet been certified under the WLTP standard. Even so, a substantial improvement over its predecessor is expected, given the rapid advances in battery technology in recent years.
At the same time, the new #2 is also expected to feature much faster charging, taking less than 20 minutes to go from 10% to 80%. It will support Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality, allowing the car to act as a mobile power bank.
The #2 will be offered in Europe as one of the smallest electric vehicles on the market. Exact dimensions have not yet been disclosed, but the concept appears to be in line with the previous EQ ForTwo, which measured around 2.7 meters in length.
More details about the vehicle are expected to be revealed soon by Smart. Although production is fully concentrated in China, the #2 is expected to be available across the 40 markets where Smart already sells its vehicles.
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