Smart #3

The Smart #3 is a compact electric SUV coupe from Smart, the joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and Geely, sitting as the brand’s mid-tier model above the smaller #1 and below the flagship #5. It’s built on a rear- or all-wheel-drive layout depending on trim, with a single rear motor as standard and a dual-motor AWD setup reserved for the performance-focused Brabus version. What sets the #3 apart isn’t a new platform — it shares underpinnings with the Volvo EX30 and Zeekr X — but its coupe-style roofline, which makes it the sportier-looking sibling in Smart’s SUV lineup rather than a simple reskin.

Two battery options are offered: a 49 kWh LFP pack on entry trims and a larger 66 kWh NMC pack on mid and top trims. WLTP range runs from 202 miles (325 km) on the base Pro to 283 miles (455 km) on the Premium, with the dual-motor Brabus AWD landing at 258 miles (415 km) due to the added weight and power draw. Charging is handled by a 7.4 kW onboard AC unit on base trims (up to 22 kW three-phase on higher grades) and a 150 kW DC peak rate, enough for a 10–80% top-up in roughly 30 minutes. Acceleration and top-speed figures vary by source and trim configuration, so exact 0-100 km/h times for the standard single-motor version should be confirmed against the specific market listing before publishing as final.

Pricing starts in the ¥164,900–259,900 range (roughly $23,000–$36,300) in the #3’s China launch market, with European equivalents running closer to €33,000–€46,000 (about $36,000–$50,000) once regional specification and taxes are factored in, and the Brabus AWD topping the range. This puts the #3 in reach of urban commuters and small families who want coupe styling without stepping up to a full-size SUV, though its rear-biased cargo space and firmer ride make it less suited to fleet or high-mileage use. Within Smart’s own lineup, it sits between the smaller #1 and the larger #5. Outside the brand, its closest rivals are the Volvo EX30 and Hyundai Kona Electric, with the EX30 — built on the same platform — standing out as the most direct spec-for-spec comparison for shoppers cross-shopping both.

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