Smart (Geely-Mercedes JV) #3
Electric coupe SUV · 4W · Launched 2024
GBP 40,000 - 47,000 / EUR 44,000 - 50,000 / AUD 65,000 - 75,000
≈ ₹40.00 L (Indian market)
Indicative price · verify with manufacturer
Range
455 km
Battery
66 kWh
Top speed
180 km/h
Charge
6 hr
Power
268 bhp
Seats
5
Overview
#3. Buyers wanting coupe-SUV styling on the Smart #1 platform with sportier proportions and Brabus 422 hp top trim. Status: currently on sale in GB/EU/AU.
Best for
Buyers wanting coupe-SUV styling on the Smart #1 platform with sportier proportions and Brabus 422 hp top trim
Pros & cons
+Pros
- Coupe-SUV styling distinct from #1
- Brabus 422 hp trim 0-60 in 3.7 s
- Mercedes interior quality
- Geely platform proven on Zeekr X
−Cons
- Coupe roofline limits rear headroom
- Premium pricing for a Smart
- Limited UK service centres
Key features
Safety features
Known issues & how ev.care helps
Important: These issues were reported in earlier production batches and have largely been addressed by Smart (Geely-Mercedes JV) in newer models through OTA updates and manufacturing improvements. If you experience any of these, ev.care's certified technicians can diagnose and resolve them — often in a single visit.
Range drops 15-25% at sustained highway speed in cold/AC use
Reported in earlier models — Smart (Geely-Mercedes JV) has released fixes for newer batches.
12V aux battery should be checked annually on PHEV/EV
Reported in earlier models — Smart (Geely-Mercedes JV) has released fixes for newer batches.
DC fast-charge speeds vary with operator firmware and battery temperature
Reported in earlier models — Smart (Geely-Mercedes JV) has released fixes for newer batches.
Software OTA cadence varies by region — early build niggles common
Reported in earlier models — Smart (Geely-Mercedes JV) has released fixes for newer batches.
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Buying the Smart (Geely-Mercedes JV) #3 in Australia
- 1Range: the 455 km figure quoted in Australia is on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is a fair guide; highway running at 110 km/h and outback heat will pull it down 10–20%.
- 2Charging: a 66 kWh pack refills overnight on a 7 kW home wallbox; on the road you'll use CCS2 (DC fast) and Type 2 (AC); Chargefox/Evie networks on the highways — this model does 10-80% in ~30 min (150 kW DC).
- 3Incentives: The headline benefit is the federal FBT exemption for EVs under the Luxury Car Tax threshold (~A$91k) — biggest national saving for novated-lease buyers. State rebates are patchy and several have ended; check your state/territory.
- 4Climate: Long inter-city distances make DC-charging speed and a bigger battery matter more here than in dense-city markets.
- 5Fit: the range and DC speed handle the long inter-city distances Australians drive, plus the daily run.
The Smart (Geely-Mercedes JV) #3 for Australia buyers
What this EV means in Australia — range on the WLTP standard, local incentives, charging, and the things petrol-car switchers ask about most.
Range in Australia
The Smart (Geely-Mercedes JV) #3 is rated at 455 km on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is a fair guide; highway running at 110 km/h and outback heat will pull it down 10–20%.
Charging
Plan around CCS2 (DC fast) and Type 2 (AC); Chargefox/Evie networks on the highways. The 66 kWh pack means a home overnight charge covers most weekly driving, with DC fast charging for longer trips.
Incentives & running costs
The headline benefit is the federal FBT exemption for EVs under the Luxury Car Tax threshold (~A$91k) — biggest national saving for novated-lease buyers. State rebates are patchy and several have ended; check your state/territory.
Climate & real-world range
Long inter-city distances make DC-charging speed and a bigger battery matter more here than in dense-city markets.
Incentive and tax rules change often — figures above are a 2026 guide; confirm current Australia eligibility before purchase.
All specifications
Battery & charging+
| Battery capacity | 66 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 455 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 6 hours |
| Fast charge | 10-80% in ~30 min (150 kW DC) |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 1,60,000 km |
| Battery repurchase | No |
Performance+
| Top speed | 180 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 268 bhp |
| Torque | 300 Nm |
| Motor type | PMSM |
| Drive type | RWD / AWD |
Dimensions+
| Kerb weight | — |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 180 mm |
| Boot space | 400 litres |
| Seating | 5 seats |
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Smart (Geely-Mercedes JV) #3
GBP 40,000 - 47,000 / EUR 44,000 - 50,000 / AUD 65,000 - 75,000
Bottom line
The Smart (Geely-Mercedes JV) #3 scores 7.4/10 overall. Best suited for: Buyers wanting coupe-SUV styling on the Smart #1 platform with sportier proportions and Brabus 422 hp top trim. Key strength: coupe-suv styling distinct from #1. Main consideration: coupe roofline limits rear headroom.
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