Sometimes progress isn’t just a question of size.
smart seems to have realised this by now, too. Having recently made a name for itself primarily with ever-larger models, the brand – once the specialists in space-saving motoring – is now returning to the very idea that first made it famous: maximum mobility in the smallest possible space. We think that’s brilliant!
And so here it stands, the new smart #2. Right in the heart of Paris. Where else? After all, this is where the original two-seater concept was unveiled 30 years ago. Now the successor to the fortwo – which was discontinued in 2024 – is making its debut. Measuring 2.75 metres in length, with two seats and a turning circle of just 6.95 metres.
A small car. A grand comeback. And what about parking spaces? They’ll be delighted once again.
Less metal. More innovation.
Technically speaking, this little car has certainly come of age. A 60-kW electric motor drives the rear wheels, whilst a 35.8-kWh battery enables a range of up to 290 kilometres according to WLTP. Charging is possible at up to 65 kW. Under optimal conditions, charging from 10 per cent to 80 per cent takes 20 minutes.
It also features a specially developed electric platform, an enhanced Tridion safety cell and a five-link rear suspension. Inside, there’s a 10.1-inch touchscreen, a digital driver’s display and a continuous seat design.
It’s all quite contemporary. Just without the usual automotive grandstanding.
Smart at last.
And that is precisely the real news.
Because the new #2 isn’t just another electric car. It serves as a reminder that good mobility doesn’t necessarily have to mean greater range, more power and more square metres.
Particularly in major European cities, where space is increasingly becoming the most valuable resource, the original smart concept seems almost more relevant today than it did 30 years ago.
The new two-seater is available from 19,990 euros. Orders can be placed from 13 October 2026, with the market launch following in 2027.
That leaves just one question: why on earth has it taken so long?
