The Smart brand (part of a JV between Mercedes-Benz AG and Geely) has launched its #5 model in the UK market.
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The #5 is built on a high voltage 800-volt platform which the company says gives it exceptional range and ‘supreme usability’.
The #5 becomes the brand’s third all-electric model introduced within three years – following the #1 and #3.
In addition to an electric drivetrain, the Smart #5 features advanced driver assistance systems and an intelligent cockpit, setting new standards in ease of use and convenience for all occupants, the brand claims.
The entry-level model, the Smart #5 Pro, comes equipped with a 76 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery (LFP), and offers advanced comfort features, a panoramic halo roof, seamless connectivity, and driver assistance systems. From the smart #5 Pro+ onwards, all models are powered by a 100-kWh lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide battery (NCM) and built on an advanced 800-volt platform, delivering a range of up to 366 miles (WLTP) and fast charging capabilities.
The technically advanced smart #5 Pulse adds intelligent dual-motor all-wheel drive, an extra-wide dual OLED central display, and an energy-efficient heat pump.
For sports performance customers, there is a #5 BRABUS model. The BRABUS variant packs up to 475kW of power and a responsive all-wheel drive system, enabling it to accelerate from 0 to 62mph in 3.8 seconds.
Smart says the 100-kWh NCM battery delivers up to 400 kW DC charging power and supports fast 4C charging, allowing it to be charged from 10% to 80% in just 18 minutes under optimal conditions.
Additionally, a Vehicle-to-Load power outlet with 230V integrated into the charging port allows users to charge electronic devices on the go.
Smart says that at the heart of the #5’s digital ecosystem is the ‘latest-generation AMD V2000 chipset, powering an intuitive human-machine interface (HMI)’. This advanced system features a 25.6-inch Augmented Reality (AR) head-up display, a 10.25-inch Full HD digital instrument cluster, and two 13-inch OLED centre and passenger screens, ‘ensuring a seamless and interactive user experience’.
Further, it says the enhanced AI-supported voice control, paired with the new avatar, Leo, provides guidance and hands-free control of numerous vehicle functions.
The #5 range kicks off with the #5 Pro, priced from £39,800, with the Pro + costing £43,800. The AWD Pulse and RWD Premium are both priced from £47,300, with the BRABUS variant priced from £51,800.
