Smart EV (or ED)

[Eberhard]

Also, I think, if it is not a standard mains socket, then there isn't much else it could be. In any case, great to see more EVs with more than 6.6 kW charging. Curious what the US version will use.

why shouldn't mennekes type 2 not be a standard socket - its the standard

even on the american grid with 277V/400V 3-phase system

[Eberhard]

The 55kW powered Smart ED can be ordered now. Price start with less then €19.000 plus monthly fee of €70 for battery lease or less then €24.000 including the battery pack.
With a 22kW 3-phase onboard-charger, the 17.6kWh battery can be charged within 1 hour.

[jcstp]

of what I understand on the site from smart, they work together with SPX
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) | SPX Service Solutions | SPX


And Keba too
KeMove - Electromobility - Energy automation - KEBA AG - Automation by innovation.

[dpeilow]

Has anyone got or seen one of their Power Xpress chargers? The idea of a J1772 with 12 - 32A adjustment is quite interesting.

[GSP]

The 55kW powered Smart ED can be ordered now. Price start with less then €19.000 plus monthly fee of €70 for battery lease or less then €24.000 including the battery pack.
With a 22kW 3-phase onboard-charger, the 17.6kWh battery can be charged within 1 hour.

I think this is the first vehicle for sale with a 3 phase charger. I'm supprised they didn't limit it to 16A (11kW). 22 kW is quite a generous spec for an affordable €24.000 EV.

Retrofitting Model S sedans with this charger could be a good business!

GSP

[T@oo]

A 3Phase charger. Really?! Who would have thought this could be possible even in a low volume, (relatively) low price BEV ... /sacasm

[jcstp]

maybe with the daimler-tesla connection, this charger is already meant to be in the Model S!
The model S has 2 chargeports! Maybé 1 tesla-supercharger, and 1 3-phase on the other side of the car!

[dpeilow]

Geneva 2012: Mad Rinspeed Dock+Go is “backpack on wheels� for Smart electric car

[evinfairfax]

Well, it turns the Model S probably isn't going to work for us as the primary "family" car or whatever you want to call it, but I do still have an itch to experience life with an EV, which I'm quite convinced is the future of cars. So now I'm thinking of getting a small commuter EV for my own use during the week. This is probably a smarter way for me to get a taste of EV ownership without too many compromises.

Does anyone have any experience or thoughts on the Smart Electric? It seems to have a low CG, no tranny, more than enough range for my needs. I'd appreciate any insight anyone has on this car.

Thanks!

[Steph]

Well, it turns the Model S probably isn't going to work for us as the primary "family" car or whatever you want to call it

Can you expand on this? Price? Range? Why?