However, to keep this price competitive with the other comparable options - the MG4 (https://www.electriccarlease.co.uk/electric-car-leasing/mg-motor-uk/mg4), Cupra Born (https://www.electriccarlease.co.uk/electric-car-leasing/cupra/born), VW ID3 and Mini Electric (https://www.electriccarlease.co.uk/electric-car-leasing/mini/hatchback) - the group have confirmed a more affordable £31,000 model to be made available. For leasing, our purchasing customers, this makes monthly obligations of sub £300 far more possible, which is necessary to meet the value of the other great EV hatchbacks. The smaller battery will meet the Pro+ specification in the other battery, which means the panoramic roof, parking sensors, parking camera, climate control, adaptive cruise control and other features are likely to be included! Where EVs, particularly in the hatchback segment, are making inroads is with the level of specification and equipment offered. Many offer well in excess of what we are accustomed to with our combustion models
But how does the new smaller battery Smart #1 perform? This RWD hatch will have a 47 kWh usable battery which will offer 0 – 62 times of 6.7 seconds, 112 mph top speeds and 200 kW (or 268hp). Expect a combined winter range of 135 miles with warmer weather allowing for 180 miles. On charging, the 7.4 kW AC max will allow 7 hour and 30 minute 0 – 100% charging times with the 130 kW DC maximum allowing 32 minute 10 – 80% times. A cargo volume of 323L is available with this car. It has a vehicle fuel equivalent of 138 mpg. This EV will have no Bidirectional charging. And the car will not be able to tow.
