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Smart Fortwo "resurrected": Sources say the production of the Smart #2 electric minicar is about to start

2024-07-16

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IT Home reported on July 16 that you may have some impression of the Smart Fortwo model. In addition to having the "bloodline" of Swatch and Mercedes-Benz, this two-door microcar alsoThe biggest advantage is that you can park anywhere

However, the sales of the series models have not been good at home and abroad in recent years, and there has been no update after 2020. In China, considering that the fuel consumption of the fuel version of the car is about 5-6L per 100 kilometers, it is not much different from four-door conventional sedans such as Toyota Corolla and Chevrolet Cruze, and the starting price of the series models is more than 120,000 yuan.Under the "blockade" of domestic mini cars priced at 100,000 yuan, 50,000 yuan and 30,000 yuan, the competitiveness of the series of models has further declined, so it is difficult to see this series of models on the streets in China.


According to Dirk Adelmann, president of Smart Europe, Smart plans to reshape the Fortwo brand and will start production of a new electric version within a few months, mainly for the European market. However, the plan will only be approved if "the series of models can be profitable."

It is worth noting that as early as October last year, Tong Xiangbei, CEO of smart brand global company, revealed that a two-seater pure electric model was already being developed, and it might be named Elf #2.

However, referring to the parameters of the previous Smart fortwoEQ electric vehicle models, the longest range version (NEDC) is only 159 kilometers. The relevant data was a bit embarrassing when the car was picked up, coupled with factors such as battery degradation in the later period.Therefore, the vehicle's battery life is obviously not enoughIt is not known whether the battery capacity of Elf #2 will be further increased. IT Home will continue to pay attention.