The latter model, the Smart 3, was only formerly launched in September 2023 with both Mercedes and Gheely working together on their Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA), which is a dedicated EV platform for the next generation of green cars. But when is the new Smart 3 coming to the UK? First announced at the Auto Shanghai motor show in April 2023, the Smart 3 is now available for UK leasing customers to register an interest on the Smart website at - https://uk.smart.com/en/support/newsletter/?campid=ps_always-on_google_search-brand-comb-hashtag3_do_uk_conversion_text-ad_smart%20%233_20511702860 By registering your interest early, you have the ability to be one of the first customers to receive this new vehicle, which is estimated to arrive around Q1 2024.
While no brochure is yet available, it is likely that this will follow the options of the #1 which offers Pro+, Premium and a Brabus range. Expect key features like the LED bonnet light, configurable alloys, two-tone paint choices, spoiler, 12.3” centre touchscreen, 13-speaker Beats audio and aggressive Brabus styling. In terms of battery options, two key announcements have been noted, including:
Standard - Starting from £37,000 the RWD will have a 62 kWh usable battery which will offer 0 – 62 times of 6.7 seconds, 112 mph top speeds and 200 kW (or 268 hp). Expect a combined winter range of 185 miles with warmer weather allowing for 250 miles. On charging, the incredible 22 kW AC max will allow 3 hour and 30 min 0 – 100% charging times with the 150 kW DC maximum allowing 27 minute 10 – 80% times. A cargo volume of 370L is available with this car. It has a vehicle fuel equivalent of 144 mpg. You can tow up to 750kg (unbraked) and 1600kg (braked) with this EV. It also has no V2L or V2G capabilities - i.e. no Bidirectional charging; and
Brabus - Starting from £45,000 the AWD will have a 62 kWh usable battery which will offer 0 – 62 times of 3.7 seconds, 112 mph top speeds and 315 kW (or 422 hp). Expect a combined winter range of 175 miles with warmer weather allowing for 235 miles. On charging, the incredible 22 kW AC max will allow 3 hour and 30 min 0 – 100% charging times with the 150 kW DC maximum allowing 27 minute 10 – 80% times. A cargo volume of 370L is available with this car. It has a vehicle fuel equivalent of 134 mpg. You can tow up to 750kg (unbraked) and 1600kg (braked) with this EV. It also has no V2L or V2G capabilities - i.e. no Bidirectional charging.
