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VinFast VF3 vs Smart #1
The VinFast VF3 and Smart #1 sit in different ends of the small EV space. The VF3 is a micro city EV designed for short urban trips and low-speed use, targeting budget-focused buyers and dense city driving. The Smart #1 is a compact premium-oriented electric SUV, aimed at buyers who want more space, performance, and daily versatility.
Range and charging show a clear gap. The VF3 delivers around 200–300 km depending on test cycle and usage, built for short daily trips rather than long distance driving. The Smart #1 offers about 300 km WLTP range, with better efficiency at higher speeds. Charging also differs. The VF3 relies mainly on slower charging setups with limited fast charging capability, while the Smart #1 supports up to about 130 kW DC fast charging and reaches 10–80% in around 30 minutes, making it more suitable for mixed driving use.
Price positioning reflects their roles. The VF3 sits in the entry-level EV bracket, often below $15,000 depending on market, while the Smart #1 is priced in the $35,000–$40,000 range. Availability also differs. The VF3 focuses on Vietnam and selected emerging markets, while the Smart #1 is sold across Europe and China with wider dealer support. This comparison helps you decide between a low-cost city EV and a more complete small SUV for daily and highway use.
Within VinFast, other EVs include the VF5, VF6, and VF8, covering larger and more capable segments. Under Smart, the #3 coupe SUV expands the lineup above the #1 with a sportier design and similar platform.
The VinFast VF3 offers compact size, low cost, and simple urban usability, though it has limited range, minimal features, and weak highway capability, while the Smart #1 delivers stronger performance, better safety and tech features, and faster charging, though it costs more and is less suited to ultra-tight urban use.
QUICK VERDICT; Choose the VF3 for short city trips and low ownership cost. Choose the Smart #1 for range, safety, and daily flexibility.
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MODEL
| Models |
Smart #1 Pure / Pro Smart #1 Pro+ / Premium - Also known as Smart +1 Premium, Smart #1 Pure+ Smart #1 Pulse Smart #1 Brabus |
LAUNCH
| Announced |
2024, September 18
2024, January 26 - Smart #1 Pure / Pro 2022, April 07 - Smart #1 Pro+ / Premium 2023, June - Smart #1 Pulse 2023, March - Smart #1 Brabus |
| Status |
Available to order. Released 2024, October
Available to order. Released 2024, February - Smart #1 Pure / Pro Available to order. Released 2023, July - Smart #1 Pro+ / Premium Available to order. Released 2023, June - Smart #1 Pulse Available to order. Released 2023, March - Smart #1 Brabus |
| Country of origin | China |
| Base Price |
€ 30,500
€ 37,500 £ 31,950 - Smart #1 Pure / Pro € 42,500 £ 39,500 - Smart #1 Pro+ / Premium € 46,500 - Smart #1 Pulse € 49,000 £ 43,450 - Smart #1 Brabus |
PERFORMANCE
| Power |
RWD 40 hp (29 kW)
RWD 272 hp (200 kW) - Smart #1 Pure / Pro RWD 272 hp (200 kW) - Smart #1 Pro+ / Premium AWD 428 hp (315 kW) - Smart #1 Pulse AWD 428 hp (315 kW) - Smart #1 Brabus |
| Torque |
81 lb-ft (110 Nm)
343 Nm (253 lb-ft) - Smart #1 Pure / Pro 384 Nm (283 lb-ft) - Smart #1 Pro+ / Premium 584 Nm (431 lb-ft) - Smart #1 Pulse 584 Nm (431 lb-ft) - Smart #1 Brabus |
| Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is. |
5.3s (0 - 50 km/h)
6.7 sec 0-62 mph - Smart #1 Pure / Pro 6.7 sec 0-62 mph - Smart #1 Pro+ / Premium 4.5 sec 0-62 mph - Smart #1 Pulse 3.9 sec 0-62 mph -Smart #1 Brabus |
| Max Speed | 62 mph (100 km/h) 112 mph (180 km/h) |
| transmission | Single-speed |
BATTERY
| Capacity |
18.6 kWh usable
47 kWh usable, 49 kWh total - Smart #1 Pure / Pro 62 kWh usable, 66 kWh total - Smart #1 Pro+ / Premium 62 kWh usable, 66 kWh total - Smart #1 Pulse 62 kWh usable, 66 kWh total - Smart #1 Brabus |
| Tech |
Li-ion LFP battery
Li-ion LFP battery (400V type) - Smart #1 Pure / Pro Li-ion NCM (400V type) - Smart #1 Pro+ / Premium Li-ion NCM (400V type) - Smart #1 Pulse Li-ion NCM (400V type) - Smart #1 Brabus |
| Range |
134 mi NEDC
193 mi WLTP - Smart #1 Pure / Pro 261 mi WLTP - Smart #1 Pro+ / Premium 249 mi WLTP - Smart #1 Pulse 249 mi WLTP - Smart #1 Brabus |
| Consumption |
134 Wh/mi NEDC
291 Wh/mi WLTP - Smart #1 Pure / Pro 270 Wh/mi WLTP - Smart #1 Pro+ / Premium 288 Wh/mi WLTP - Smart #1 Pulse 288 Wh/mi WLTP - Smart #1 Brabus |
| Recuperation |
Yes
Yes |
| Heat Pump | |
| AC Charging |
Yes
Type 2 7.4 kW (Pro+ version) Type 2 22 kW, 10-80% in 3 hours (Premium version) |
| DC Charging |
10-70% in 36 min
CCS 130 kW, 10-80% in 30 min - Smart #1 Pure / Pro CCS 150 kW, 10-80% in 30 min - Smart #1 Pro+ / Premium CCS 150 kW, 10-80% in 30 min - Smart #1 Pulse CCS 150 kW, 10-80% in 30 min - Smart #1 Brabus |
BODY
| Type |
3 door hatchback, 4 seats
5 door Hatchback, 5 seats |
| Platform | SEA |
| Dimensions | 125.6 x 66.1 x 65.0 in (3190 x 1679 x 1652 mm) 4270 x 1822 x 1636 mm (168.1 x 71.7 x 64.4 in) |
| Drag Co-Efficient |
0.29 Cd |
| Wheelbase |
81.7 in (2075 mm)
2750 mm (108.3 in) |
| Clearance |
7.5 in (191 mm)
182 mm (7.2 in) |
| Weight |
EU: 1889 lb unladen
EU: 1788 kg unladen, 2205 kg gross - Smart #1 Pure / Pro EU: 1788 kg unladen, 2213 kg gross - Smart #1 Pro+ / Premium EU: 1900 kg unladen, 2325 kg gross - Smart #1 Pulse EU: 1900 kg unladen, 2325 kg gross - Smart #1 Brabus |
| Suspension |
Front independent MacPherson struts, rear Panhard bar
Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link |
| Wheels | R16 R19 |
| Trunk/Boot |
EU: 1.3 ft³, 10.1 ft³ max
EU: 323 l, 986 l max - Smart #1 Pure / Pro EU: 323 l, 986 l max - Smart #1 Pro+ / Premium EU: 313 l, 976 l max - Smart #1 Pulse EU: 313 l, 976 l max - Smart #1 Brabus |
| Frunk/Bonnet |
No
15 l |
| Towing |
No
No - Smart #1 Pure / Pro No - Smart #1 Pro+ / Premium EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1600 kg braked - Smart #1 Pulse EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1600 kg braked - Smart #1 Brabus |
DISPLAYS
| Centre |
10" touchscreen
12.8" touchscreen |
| Driver's Display |
No
9.2" |
| Head-Up |
No
10" (retractable) |
COMFORT
| Seats |
No heated seats
Heated front seats |
| Roof |
No glass sunroof
Panoramic glass sunroof, fixed |
| Parking Aids |
2 rear sensors, reversing camera, Parking Assist
Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, auto parking assist |
| Connectivity |
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
SAFETY
| Airbags |
1 front airbag
7 airbags: front, side, rear, head airbag system |
| Driving Aids |
Emergency Stop Signal, Traction control system, Hill-start assist control, Immobilizer
Front radar, front/reversing cameras, 12 front/rear sensors. Active lane keeping system, blind spot assist, traffic jam assist, adaptive high beam assist |
| Crash Tests |
NCAP 2022: 5 stars |
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