Smart EV (or ED)

[evinfairfax]

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

Oh, I mentioned this in another thread. I didn't mean to bring that up again, just providing context for why I'm looking at a Smart and not a Tesla. (short answer is I'm ordering more of a complete/refined luxury/performance sedan as the main family hauler, and then something small/cheap just for myself as a daily commuter)

But anyway, that's not the point, I know there are a lot of knowledgable EV fans here, so I ask about the Smart here.

[vfx]

TMC Smart Threads

http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showt...ighlight=smart

http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showt...ighlight=smart

http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showt...ighlight=smart

http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showt...ighlight=smart

[evinfairfax]

thanks, vfx. I'm not clever enough to search for "smart" here. Those are really helpful.

[Lloyd]

Spy Photos of New Electric Sports Car?????

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...py-photos.html

[VolkerP]

From Jun 12th 202 on, the electric Smart ED can be ordered. Prices start at EUR 18,910 plus battery lease of EUR 65 a month. The complete package is sold at EUR 23,680. A convertible version is available for an additional EUR 3,090.

An ICE version of comparable power (52kW) and the same interior package ("Passion line") comes at EUR 13,350. Heise titled their article "electric version comes at nearly double the price."

Some specs of the electric version are mentioned: 17,6kWh battery pack from BOSCH/Evonik, 4.8 s for 0-35 mph, top speed 77 mph.

A test drive report by Heise Auto will follow in a few days.

Source (in German): Spätzünder: Der Smart ed läuft vom Band | heise Autos

[TEG]

EVs Just Got Cheap: Smart ForTwo Electric Drive Priced At $25,000 Pre-Rebate For US

[VolkerP]

EVs Just Got Cheap: Smart ForTwo Electric Drive Priced At $25,000 Pre-Rebate For US

For the United States, the Smart ForTwo Electric Drive coupe starts at $25,000, with the Cabriolet at $28,000. Much cheaper than any other highway capable EV sold in the US today.
The only question now is: If this is the price a premium automaker like Daimler can offer an EV with almost 18 kWh of energy on board for, why are we still paying so much for the likes of the Nissan LEAF ($35,200 – 24 kWh), Ford Focus Electric ($39,200 23 kWh) and Chevrolet Volt ($39,195 – 16.5 kWh)

[drees]

That is cheap - but Fontana Nissan in California is offering $7k off MSRP on purchases now - that puts the SV at ~$28k pre-rebates - same price as the Cabriolet and not much more than the coupe.

[ElSupreme]

That is cheap - but Fontana Nissan in California is offering $7k off MSRP on purchases now - that puts the SV at ~$28k pre-rebates - same price as the Cabriolet and not much more than the coupe.

Not to mention you get a usable sized car with the LEAF.

That is good news about low cost EVs. With a $7,500 federal, and a $5,000 state rebate I may just buy one in a year or two when they come out. 50% off isn't shabby.

[JRP3]

I have to say I'm tempted at that price, I mean after the rebate that's DIY conversion pricing without all the work, and you get a new car instead of a used one, all be it a smaller one.