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INFO Successful feasibility completion of “project: two” phase leads to final development of smart #2 as a new all-electric city car
Worldwide introduction of three all-electric models within three years for diversified customer needs underlines that smart can come in many forms
The new addition to the product portfolio will focus on demands of customers in urban areas with Europe as main market and global premiere planned in late 2026
September 02, 2025, Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany. smart has made a big decision in favor of a small vehicle: The premium intelligent electric automotive brand will create a new city two-seater. The smart #2 will extend the product portfolio of the company with an ultra-compact vehicle in the A-segment. The all-electric two-seater model will combine mindful technology solutions while evolving core qualities of the original smart for two icon. The international premiere is planned for late 2026 with Europe as defined key region. With this consequent expansion of the product portfolio, the inventor of the original city car underlines its focus on diversified customer needs and makes clear, that smart can take many forms. Styled by the Mercedes-Benz Design team, the vehicle will feature new technology solutions for the segment that was established by the original smart fortwo 27 years ago. The smart #2 will be produced in China and is currently in the final design and development phase.
The confirmation of our ‘project: two’ and the upcoming launch of the smart #2 marks a milestone moment for the smart brand on a global scale. The smart #2 will shape a new era of individual urban automobility, especially in classic smart cities like Rome or Paris. The decision comes at the right time, as we benefit from the respective strengths of our main shareholders Mercedes-Benz and Geely, and experience a strong backing by new investors, along with the successful market launch of the smart #5. The new smart #2 will become a unique but authentic addition to our all-electric product portfolio of smart in Europe.Successful “project: two” leads to portfolio expansion with smart #2
Dirk Adelmann, CEO smart Europe
With the successful feasibility check of the smart internal “project: two”, the company will open a new chapter in its history and bring back the icon of urban mobility. The goal of the multi-year “project: two” was to clarify all aspects of the strategic planning, development, production, and market entry at the right point of time. Building on the successful worldwide introductions of the smart #1, smart #3 and smart #5, the smart #2 will consistently complement the product portfolio in a segment that is particularly relevant for the brand and its customers. smart thus covers all the key requirements of modern mobility, from agile city cars to premium mid-range SUVs.
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- Don't listen to anyone in the comments who is going on about 300+ km range. That's not what this vehicle is meant for, and you know it.I hope you build this on a dedicated platform (400V/800V), keep the range for city driving (150km is fine) so that you costs stay minimum. What is needed is inexpensive EVs. Don't bloat it out with features. Put features in that make sense and don't require anything more than slight assembly line modifications.
The only wishful thinking I have is that you go with a Saab Emily GT style design with in-hub wheel motors to maximize the space for the batteries and interior.
Looking forward to the final product.
- I’ve always been obsessed with smart cars growing up and this year I’m getting my license so this is perfect timing I’m so excited 😍
- Hmm, cool! Looking forward to the production version and some more pedestrian colourways 😉 Oh and for anyone who cares, the coordinates in the headlight are the Mercedes-Benz location in Sindelfingen (near Stuttgart)
1. Bring the whole smart #1 2 3 5 lineup back to USA-CAN-AUS-NZ
2. Pls god let this car have the same range as a Tesla (500km+). I love my 2018 EQ but the range is so abysmal that i end up having to uber for longer trips. Anything under 500km in a single charge in 2026 is DOA regardless of car size
The headlights and design look awesome PLS dont screw this up, smart!
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