Smart #1 – Australian Model EV

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The 2025 Smart #1 is a compact 100% electric SUV offering up to 440km WLTP range and a 6.7-second 0-100km/h acceleration in its base form, with the high-performance Brabus variant upping this to 3.9 seconds. Priced from $54,900 plus on road costs, it features a tech-rich interior, Mercedes-Benz design, fun rear-wheel drive, and competitive fast-charging capabilities, positioning it as a competitive option in Australia’s growing EV market.

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Smart #1 Australian Models, Pricing and Specifications

 

Model Variants and Australian Pricing

  • Pro+: $54,900 plus on road costs
  • Premium: $58,900 plus on road costs (adds Beats audio, leather, matrix headlights, faster charging)
  • BRABUS: $70,900 plus on road costs (dual motors, 315kW/543Nm, 3.9s 0-100km/h).

Powertrain, Performance and Platform

  • Powertrain options: Single-motor RWD (Pro+/Premium) or dual-motor AWD (BRABUS)
  • Motor Type: Permanent magnet synchronous (rear), induction (front on BRABUS)
  • Power: 200kW (Pro+/Premium), 315kW (BRABUS)
  • Torque: 343Nm (Pro+/Premium), 543Nm (BRABUS)
  • Acceleration: 6.7s 0-100km/h (Pro+/Premium), 3.9s (BRABUS).

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Range and Efficiency

  • Range tested (WLTP): 400-440km (Pro+/Premium), 400km (BRABUS)
  • Energy consumption: 16.7kWh/100km (claimed), ~18.3kWh/100km (real-world observed).

Battery Capacity and Chemistry

  • Battery Options: 66kWh usable (all models)
  • Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion NCM (nickel cobalt manganese)
  • Battery Position: Floor-mounted skateboard configuration.

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Charging Capability

  • AC: 22kW (Premium/BRABUS), can be charged in lowered powered single phase 7.kW home chargers.
  • DC: 150kW max; 10-80% in <30 minutes.

Seating, Luggage and Carrying Capacity

  • Seating: 5 adults
  • Child Seat Options: ISOFIX anchors on outboard rear seats
  • Cargo Volume: 411L (rear boot), expandable with folded seats to 986 litres
  • Frunk: Yes, 15 litres capacity

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Towing and Roof Rack Capability

  • Towing: unbraked, 750 kg and braked 1,600 kg
  • Roof Load: Not listed.

Safety and Drivers Assistance

  • Airbags: Full suite including curtain and side-impact
  • ADAS: Adaptive cruise, lane-keep assist, auto emergency braking
  • Active Safety: 360-degree cameras, traffic sign recognition.

Wheels, Tyres and Suspension

  • Wheels: 19-inch alloys (standard)
  • Tyres: 235/45 R19
  • Spare Wheel: No, tyre repair kit
  • Suspension: MacPherson strut front, multi-link rear.

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Navigation, Entertainment and Sound System

  • Screens: 12.8-inch central touchscreen, 9.2-inch digital cluster
  • Speakers: 640W Beats system (Premium/BRABUS)
  • Connectivity: Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.

Climate Control

  • Heat Pump: Standard on Premium/BRABUS
  • Front/Rear: Dual-zone climate control.

Vehicle to Load Capability

  • Interior/Exterior Outlets: Not available in Australia however is available in Europe.

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General Features and Benefits

  • Interior: Premium materials, ambient lighting, powered tailgate
  • Sunroof: Panoramic glass roof
  • Exterior: LED matrix headlights (Premium/BRABUS), smooth aerodynamic design
  • Lighting: Full LED exterior lighting.

Dimensions and Weight

  • Length: 4270mm
  • Width: 1822mm
  • Height: 1636mm
  • Wheelbase: 2750mm
  • Weight: 1800kg (tare).

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Interior and Exterior Colours

  • Exterior: Multiple options including metallic finishes (exact colours unspecified)
  • Interior: Black or dual-tone leather (Premium/BRABUS).

Country of Manufacture

  • China (Geely engineering, Mercedes-Benz design).

Warranty, Service Schedule and Incentives

  • Vehicle/body warranty: 5-year or 150,000km (whichever comes first) from date of first registration.
  • High voltage, traction battery: 8 years or 150,000km (whichever comes first) from the date of registration. This covers battery state of health > or = to 70% of original high-voltage battery capacity.
  • Service schedule: 20,000km or 1 year (whichever comes first).
  • Costs/Packs: Not detailed in sources.

Summing up the Smart #1 EV

In summary the Smart #1 offers a stylish and well-equipped electric urban or city  SUV with a focus on design and interior space. It competes in the mid-range EV market in Australia, offering a unique blend of European design courtesy of Mercedes-Benz and Chinese EV technology from Geely, positioning itself as a slightly more premium option compared to some of its direct rivals while still being more accessible than high-end European EVs.

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Images credit: au.smart.com

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Original post: April 2025