Smart started deliveries of the Smart Electric Drive in the second quarter of 2013. Starting with the US and Europe, Smart plans to mass produce the electric vehicle and make it available in 30 markets worldwide.
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Last year, the microcar segment shrunk while the overall vehicle market grew. While that may seem like bad news to a carmaker like Smart, Steve Cannon, CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA said of the Smart Electric Drive, “We have allowed it to find its own level, and it has marketing and a $99 lease.” Smart has… Continue reading Smart ForTwo Electric Drive now available nationwide
Just days ahead of the Frankfurt Motor Show, Smart has revealed its newest concept car, the four seat Forjoy. Smart calls the ForJoy ‘the forerunner of a new smart generation’ in its press release. The glassless, doorless, roofless idea obviously won’t make it to production, but Smart says the concept car’s proportions portend much about… Continue reading Smart ForJoy is ForFour Electric Drive concept headed to Frankfurt
According to the NHTSA, the Smart ForTwo ED is a safe vehicle. While it didn’t achieve the highest possible 5-star rating, it did get 4 stars overall, which is pretty good considering how small this vehicle is. The Smart ForTwo Electric scored 4 stars in the frontal crash, 4 stars in rollover, and 5 stars… Continue reading Smart ForTwo Electric Dtrive gets 4 stars overall in crash tests
Mercedes-Benz USA announces they are starting to roll out the Smart Electric Drive to dealers across the country. Smart has been saying May for a while, and a few days ago they said May 15th – now it’s officially here! At just $25,000 MSRP, the Smart Electric Drive is the cheapest electric vehicle in the… Continue reading Smart Electric Drive US rollout begins today
Daimler has confirmed that its next-generation Smart ForTwo and Smart ForFour will be available in electric drive models. The next-gen Smart ForTwo is expected some time in 2013 and may make it to production in early 2014. The Electric Drive version will likely come a few months after that. Daimler confirmed that the upcoming Smart… Continue reading Smart ForFour Electric Drive confirmed for 2015
Smart has officially announced pricing on its soon-to-be-released Smart ForTwo Electric Drive. Pricing starts at CDN $26,990 ($26,398 US) and the cabriolet version starts at CDN$29,990 ($29,326 US). Those prices, of course are pre-incentive MSRP prices. In Canada, some areas receive even greater government incentives than that of the $7,500 tax credit in the US.… Continue reading Smart Electric Drive pricing announced for Canada
The upcoming Smart ForFour (the 4 door version of the Smart ForTwo) will share a rear wheel drive platform with Renault’s future Twingo vehicle. It is part of the deepening alliance between Smart’s parent, Daimler, and Renault-Nissan. The automakers are seeking ways to cut costs by jointly developing and producing their upcoming minicar models. Under… Continue reading Smart deepens alliance with Renault
When talking annual sales of an electric vehicle, it can be risky to give specific numbers as Nissan and Chevy have learned. So instead, Smart took to giving predictions, but vague predictions. Smart Managing Director Annette Winkler has stated that “demand is strong” and Smart expects its total global sales to be in the “very… Continue reading Smart ForTwo Electric Drive sales predicted for 2013
After making waves last fall by announcing the Smart ED will be the cheapest EV in the US, Smart has been communicating with potential customers to make sure the launch this spring goes smoothly. Smart USA General Manager Tracey Matura said that the initial response to the price announcement was all very positive, and around… Continue reading Smart Electric Drive could be first EV with battery lease in US
Without much fanfare, the Smart Electric Drive has received its EPA ratings. Previously written about on the My Electric Car Forums blog, the Smart Electric Drive was at 100 MPGe below the Mitsubishi i-Miev’s 112 MPGe overall rating. In an email sent out by Mercedes Benz yesterday, the heading says ‘Unguzzle. Uncar. EPA rated at… Continue reading Smart Electric Drive receives EPA ratings
The Mitsubishi i used to be the cheapest electric vehicle for sale in the U.S. until Smart announced it’s 3rd generation Electric Drive would retail from $25,570. Beating the Mitsubishi i-MiEV by almost $4000, it will be sure to disrupt sales numbers when it comes to market later this year. This has Mitsubishi i dealers… Continue reading Some dealers discount Mitsubishi i Electric Car to match Smart Electric Drive prices
The 2013 Smart Electric Drive is the third generation of the electric version of the small 2 seat all electric vehicle. Ratings of the previous 2 generations were mostly negative, but it looks like Smart may have a winner on their hands this time. Pricing will help too – the Smart Electric Drive is priced… Continue reading 2013 Smart Electric Drive is lowest priced electric car in the U.S.
Smart has announced that the 2013 Smart ForTwo electric Drive will start at $25,000 plus delivery fees. That’s the price for the Smart ForTwo ED Coupe, making is the cheapest electric vehicle in the U.S. from a large automaker. With the $7500 tax credit factored in, the price comes in at $17,500. If you add… Continue reading 2013 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive starts at $25,000
Daimler is hoping the ForTwo Electric Drive will increase the brand’s perception and relevance. Smart hopes to beat the BMW i3 and the Volkswagen E-Up! to market in hopes to re-establish the brand’s position as an urban mobility pioneer with the first mass-produced electric car from a German Manufacturer. The Smart ForTwo Electric Drive is… Continue reading Smart hopes ForTwo Electric Drive will jump-start brand
Back in November of 2011, Car2Go launched it’s car sharing operation in San Diego. When the program started, there were 500 rentals happening each week. Now there are over 3500 rentals taking place each week. Car2Go’s fleet has 300 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive models in use. There are over 6,000 users that have signed up… Continue reading Smart Fortwo Electric Drive share program has over 6000 users
