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Smart microcar revival in Europe

Entities: Tridion safety cell · Smart #2 · Geely · Mercedes‑Benz · Paris Motor Show

Overview

Smart, now a 50 % Mercedes‑Benz‑Geely joint venture, continues development of its two‑seat electric city car, the Smart #2. After the mid‑June announcement of a 35.7 kWh battery delivering up to 300 km WLTP range, the programme entered worldwide pre‑production testing on 20 July. By late July, camouflaged prototypes were evaluated on public roads and proving grounds in Europe and China, focusing on urban agility, obstacle avoidance, emergency lane‑change manoeuvres, low‑grip wet‑road handling, and durability tests that include curb strikes and deep potholes. NVH validation now spans wind‑tunnel, acoustic‑chamber and temperature‑controlled rig tests, while tire‑compound studies cover rough asphalt, grooved concrete and high‑speed straights.

As of 26 July, the Smart #2 has moved into its final testing phase. Engineers are conducting extensive on‑road and climate trials to confirm handling, ride comfort and body rigidity, and to verify the updated Tridion safety cell against modern crash standards. Fast‑charging performance has been improved, with the battery reaching 80 % from 10 % in roughly 20 minutes. Production is slated for the October 2026 Paris Motor Show, where Smart will also unveil a second model, the #6, as part of its expansion strategy. Series production is planned for 2027, with the focus on premium, ultra‑compact EVs for European city markets and no current U.S. launch plans.

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Smart #2 electric city car enters final testing ahead of 2026 Paris debut

    Smart #2, a new two‑seat electric city car co‑owned by Mercedes‑Benz and Geely, is in final testing before its 2026 Paris Motor Show debut, featuring a 35.7 kWh battery, 300 km WLTP range and fast charging.

  2. 9 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Smart unveils new electric model with 300 km range

    Smart launched a German‑made electric city car with a 300 km range, fast‑charging capability and advanced tech, aiming to boost its role in urban EV markets.

  3. 9 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources
    Smart #2 electric city car enters global testing before Paris Motor Show debut

    Smart #2, the new electric city car from Mercedes‑Benz/Geely, is undergoing global pre‑production testing for agility, NVH refinement and durability ahead of its Paris Motor Show debut in October, with no US‑s​

  4. 11 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 15 sources
    Smart #2 electric city car begins global testing before Paris Motor Show debut

    Smart #2, a two‑seat electric city car, is undergoing global testing ahead of its October 2026 debut at the Paris Motor Show, featuring a 300 km range and fast charging.

  5. 22 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Geely expands European EV push with Smart #2 launch and EnBW charging deal

    Geely's Smart #2 electric two‑seater will launch in Paris with 2027 European deliveries, while the brand rolls out a German EnBW charging package offering free access and credits to mitigate EU tariffs.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Mercedes‑Benz unveils Smart #2 all‑electric city car concept

    Mercedes‑Benz unveiled the Smart #2, a 100 % electric two‑seat city car with up to 300 km range, fast charging, €20k starting price, and a 2027 production target.

  7. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Smart launches #2 electric microcar with 300 km range and sub‑€20,000 price

    Smart unveiled the #2 electric microcar in Rome, offering 300 km range, fast charging under 20 min, and a price below €20,000, with sales slated for Europe in early 2027.

  8. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Smart #2 electric microcar unveiled in Rome ahead of Paris show

    Smart unveiled the electric Smart #2 concept in Rome, highlighting its new ECA platform, tight turning circle and urban‑focused interior ahead of a Paris debut.

  9. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Smart #2 electric city car to debut at Paris Motor Show

    Smart will launch the all‑electric Smart #2, a 2.8 m city car with 300 km range and fast charging, produced in China and debuting at the Paris Motor Show, targeting Europe for release by early 2025 at about €24

  10. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 8 sources
    Smart #2 electric city car concept unveiled in Rome

    Smart revealed the electric two‑seat Concept #2 in Rome, featuring a 35.7 kWh battery, 300 km WLTP range, fast DC charging and a modular ECA platform, with a production debut slated for the Paris Motor Show.

  11. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Smart to relaunch two‑seater microcar in 2026 as Europe‑focused EV, alongside Chinese Jaegoo 5 SUV debut

    Smart will relaunch its two‑seat electric microcar in 2026 at about £20,000, while Chinese brand Jaegoo launches the 402 km‑range Jaegoo 5 electric SUV in France at €32,490.

Sources

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