smart Details Engineering Behind Sub-3-Metre smart #2 EV Ahead of Paris Debut

smart, the EV brand jointly owned by Mercedes-Benz and Geely, has shared engineering details of its upcoming smart #2 two-seater ahead of its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show on October 12. The sub-3-metre city car uses a 35.8 kWh CATL battery with a target WLTP range of about 300 km and 10–80% DC fast charging in 20 minutes.

• 35.8 kWh CATL battery, target WLTP range of about 300 km
• 10–80% DC fast charging in 20 minutes, 11-in-1 electric drive unit
• Tridion Cell Evo body: over 78% high-strength steel rated up to 1,800 MPa
• 6.95 m turning diameter, five-link rear suspension and rear-wheel drive