- Smart reveals that it is testing a two-door electric city car that picks up where the ForTwo left off.
- It will be available exclusively on electric power and will debut on a new dedicated urban EV platform.
- It will be fully revealed in late 2026, and is primarily aimed at the European market, where it is expected to cost around 20,000 euros ($23,500).
The smart car brand is not what it used to be. It is now 50/50 owned by Mercedes-Benz and China’s Geely, and has been launching an increasingly steady stream of products. New larger modelsthe latest of which is a sedan The largest car ever to wear the Smart badge. But it also confirmed that it is on the right track to launch a spiritual successor to the original Smart Car.
The company, which is now headquartered in Ningbo, China, revealed a camouflaged prototype of the Smart #2 device that will be released next year, which closely resembles… Fortwo. Smart is expanding its product lineup with more models than ever before as it moves into the high-end market to attract new buyers. This may be reflected in the new No. 2 car, which may be more luxurious than previous versions.
The manufacturer notes that the prototype shown in the images is a mule using the old ForTwo chassis, so it does not represent the design of the new model. However, it will still be recognizable as a smart car, with the same dimensions and stance.
It will retain its original design, with a short wheelbase, wheels pushed out to the corners, and power delivered exclusively to the rear tires. Mercedes-Benz has redesigned the interior and exterior, so it will appear to be a continuation of the three generations that came before it, although the company now has a completely different focus.
The model will be offered exclusively with electric power and will ride on a new dedicated EV platform called ECA (Electrical Compact Architecture). The manufacturer describes the platform as offering “a new generation of electric propulsion, advanced safety, and an urban driving experience unlike anything else.”
Smart will likely manufacture this model primarily for Europe, even if it does Being developed in China This is also where it will be produced. The Smart brand is present in the Chinese market, and small city cars are very popular there, so the new No. 2 car can also be sold there.
It is scheduled for launch in late 2026, with production and delivery likely to begin in 2027. With an ever-larger battery pack expected to provide around 30 kilowatt-hours of capacity, the No. 2 battery will be relatively expensive for its size, with an expected price tag of more than 20,000 euros ($23,500). It may be difficult to sell at this price, with larger, more practical cars available It costs almost the same or Even less.
