The Smart #1 (stylised as "smart #1") is a battery electric subcompact crossover SUV developed and produced by Smart Automobile, a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz Group and Geely Holding. It is the first vehicle produced by the joint venture. The model is based on the Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) electric vehicle platform developed by Geely. In China, the model is marketed as the Smart Jingling #1 ().
Overview The production version was unveiled on 7 April 2022. It was developed under the codename HX11, with Mercedes-Benz providing the design while Geely handled engineering and production.
Prices for the European market were announced in September 2022.
Concept Car The vehicle was previewed by the Concept #1, which was showcased at the 2021 International Motor Show Germany (IAA) on September 5 in Munich, with features like concealed electric door handles, frameless doors, and a floating halo roof. It has a drag coefficient of 0.29. The concept emphasized digitalization with extensive connectivity features and over-the-air updates.
First generation (2022) The Smart #1 is equipped with a 12.8-inch touchscreen with a customizable user interface and ambient lighting. The vehicle offers connectivity through a dedicated app and an AI-based voice control system. It is powered by a electric motor. Charging options include 22kW AC charging and DC fast charging. Safety features include advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and a range of safety technologies.
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Pure Pure+ Pro Pro+ Premium Pulse Brabus
#1 Brabus A performance version with the Brabus branding was unveiled in August 2022. The edition offers a sportier driving experience with enhanced performance features. Exterior changes includes red accents on the bumpers, intakes, door sills, mirror caps, roof and improved brake calipers to handle the extra power, and a matte grey exterior finish and black emblems. It is powered by an additional electric motor in the front to form an all-wheel drive layout, producing a total output of with a claimed figure of 3.9 seconds. The range is decreased to . It was released in Europe in September 2022.
Feature table +FeaturePurePure+ProPro+PulsePremiumBRABUSAcceleration (0-100 km/h)6.7 s4.5 s6.7 s3.9 sRange WLTP combined (km)AC Charging Power up to7.4 kW22 kW7.4 kW22 kWDA Charging Power up to130 kW150 kW130 kW150 kWDrivetrainRWD, 200 kWAWD, 315 kWRWD, 200 kWAWD, 315 kWParking Sensors4 Rear8 Front and Rear12 Front and RearParking Camera - -360-degreeParking Assist -Automatic Parking AssistCyberSparks LEDWith Automatic High Beam AssistWith Matrix Headlights and Adaptive High BeamSeatsFabricMan-made LeatherDuo LeatherMicrofiber Suede Seats -Electrically Adjustable, Heated Front SeatsElectrically Adjustable, Heated and Ventilated Front SeatsHalo Roof -Panoramic Halo RoofLogo Projection -Courtesy Lights with Logo ProjectionWireless Phone Charger -Wireless Phone ChargerCentral Display12.8'' Screen with Navigation System
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Sales YearChina202333,256202422,565202520,762
References
External links Official press release