smart EQ fortwo
Along with Tesla, smart is currently one of just two all-electric car brands in North America. Its iconic city car now goes by the name of “EQ fortwo,” referring to the new electric-car division of Mercedes-Benz. It still comes in coupe and cabriolet form, but with an 80-horsepower motor and a lithium-ion battery providing 92 kilometres of range. As far as amenities are concerned, look for standard heated seats, while the seven-inch touchscreen demands a premium.
smart EQ fortwo
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$29,050 |
| Fees | CA$1,295 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$546/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Electric |
| Power | 81 hp (60 kW) |
| Torque | 118 lb·ft @ 0 rpm (160 N·m) |
| Transmission | N/A |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
| Energy | 17.2 kWh |
| Voltage | N/A |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | Liquid |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Coupe |
| Category | City Car, Electric |
| Assembly | Hambach, FR |
| Generation | 4 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | N/A |
| Highway | N/A |
| Combined | N/A |
| Electric autonomy | 93 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | optional |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| GPS | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Premium audio system | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion |
| Turning diameter | 7 m (23′) |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | de Dion |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Drum (ABS) |
| Front tires | P165/65VR15 |
| Rear tires | P185/60VR15 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 2 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 2,695 mm (106″) |
| Width | 1,557 mm (61″) |
| Height | 1,542 mm (61″) |
| Wheelbase | 1,867 mm (74″) |
| Front track | 1,283 mm (51″) |
| Rear track | 1,384 mm (54″) |
| Weight | 900 kg (1,984 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 2 |
| Trunk | N/A |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 11.5 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 6/10 |
| Safety | 7/10 |
| Infotainment | 5/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Overall | 5/10 |
| Average | 67%(view ratings) |