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Smart ForFour Electric Drive

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Real-world range: 95 km

This version is no longer offered for sale.

DiscontinuedARWD

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Smart ForFour Electric Drive

95 km of real range and 4 h 30 min of AC charging — the discontinued Smart ForFour Electric Drive has a narrow remit.

March 2017 - September 2018

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Smart ForFour Electric Drive — Side profile

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95 km

Real-world range

16.7 kWh

Usable battery

176 Wh/km

Efficiency

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DC peak power

Buying decision

EvCompass verdict

The main arguments drawn from approved data and the EvCompass editorial summary.

A 16.7 kWh usable battery and 176 Wh/km provide 95 km of real range, less than the 135 km median among A-segment hatchbacks.

AC charging at 4.6 kW needs 4 h 30 min, while the 185 l boot and 1,200 kg kerb weight define the limits of this discontinued four-seat model.

Best suited to

Choose it for four seats and 95 km of range only when that narrow remit is enough.

What to consider

  • Real range of 95 km is lower than the 135 km median among A-segment hatchbacks.
  • Consumption of 176 Wh/km is higher than the 160 Wh/km group median.

Point of reference

How it compares with alternatives

Smart ForFour Electric Drive

This car
Price from
—
Real-world range
95 km
Usable battery
16.7 kWh
Energy consumption
176 Wh/km
DC power
—
0–100 km/h
12.7 s

Kia EV4 Hatchback 58.3 kWh

Price from
~from PLN 173,900
Real-world range
360 km
Usable battery
55 kWh
Energy consumption
153 Wh/km
DC power
100 kW
0–100 km/h
7.4 s

Hyundai IONIQ 3 61 kWh (2027)

Price from
—
Real-world range
375 km
Usable battery
58 kWh
Energy consumption
155 Wh/km
DC power
115 kW
0–100 km/h
9.6 s

The same verified metrics for this car and up to two of its closest alternatives.

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Technical details

Approved facts grouped by the decisions they inform, without raw source headings.

Battery

Usable battery
16.7 kWh
Real-world range
95 km
Energy consumption
176 Wh/km
Nominal battery capacity
17.6 kWh
Battery type
Lithium-ion
Battery architecture
400 V

Charging

AC charging power
4.6 kW
11 kW onboard charger
No
Plug & Charge
No
Battery preconditioning
No
AC connector
Type 2
AC port location
Right side — rear
AC charging time
4 h 30 min
Autocharge
No
Automatic battery preconditioning
No

Performance

Acceleration 0–100 km/h
12.7 s
Power
60 kW
Top speed
130 km/h
Drivetrain
RWD
Torque
160 Nm

Dimensions

Length
3,495 mm
Width
1,665 mm
Height
1,554 mm
Wheelbase
2,494 mm
Unladen weight
1,200 kg
Gross vehicle weight
1,560 kg
Maximum payload
435 kg

Utility

Body type
Hatchback
Segment
A
Seats
4
Cargo volume
185 l
Availability
Discontinued
Production period
March 2017 - September 2018
Roof rails
No
V2L
No
V2H
No
V2G
No
Maximum cargo volume
975 L
Maximum roof load
0 kg
Unbraked towing weight
0 kg
Turning circle
9.1 m
V2H via AC
No
V2H via DC
No
V2G via AC
No
V2G via DC
No

Safety

Safety rating
4/5

EvCompass publishes canonical facts, manufacturer values and clearly labelled calculations only.

Home charging

Chargers matched to this car

Live home AC products ranked by how closely their power matches the car's onboard charger.

The car accepts up to 4.6 kW AC — a higher-power station will not charge it beyond that limit.

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Ownership costs

What it costs to use this car

Energy, scheduled servicing and seasonal tyres, priced from one transparent set of assumptions.

Default assumptions

15,000 km per year · 70% at home · 30% public · G11 — flat rate · All networks

Energy

PLN 337.85 / month

PLN 4,054.22 / year

Blended consumption for these settings: 177.2 Wh/km

Servicing

no data

Tyres

PLN 596.35 – PLN 1,065.75 / year

Total running cost per month

PLN 387.55 – PLN 426.66

Total running cost per kilometre

PLN 0.31 – PLN 0.34 / km

The total excludes: servicing.

Annual cost components

  • Energy: PLN 4,054.22
  • Tyres: PLN 596.35 – PLN 1,065.75

Weighted energy price: PLN 1.53/kWh

Public DC charging: PLN 2.52/kWh · all networks (EvCompass) · price dated October 2, 2026. Compare charging subscriptions

Calculation assumptions and sources

Applied settings

15,000 km per year · 70% charged at home · 30% in public DC · G11 — flat rate · All networks

Real-world consumption

Mild weather: 152 Wh/km

Cold weather: 209 Wh/km

Cold-weather share: 44.2% from the 1991–2020 climate normals, source read on September 13, 2026. IMGW-PIB source

The source does not state whether these figures include charging losses; no additional loss factor is applied.

Tyre ageing without mileage is excluded; seasonal changeovers are counted twice per year.

Home tariff

G11 — flat rate: PLN 1.10/kWh · source read on September 13, 2026 · Poradnia OZE; assembled from URE-approved PGE 2026 tariffs

Indicative reconstruction: PGE Obrót energy, PGE Dystrybucja variable distribution and variable statutory charges from the 2026 tariffs were summed net and increased by 23% VAT. Fixed monthly fees are excluded. The result is below the shared G11 range of PLN 1.18–1.32/kWh because it includes variable items only; published comparisons may include other charges or assume a different billing profile.

Public DC price

PLN 2.52/kWh · EIPA snapshot dated October 2, 2026 · all networks (EvCompass).

Servicing sources

No source data for this component.

Tyre sources

Tyre set and tread-life data

EV tyre-wear factor

Seasonal changeover cost

Not included in the total

  • Insurance
  • Depreciation
  • Financing
  • Brake pads and discs
  • Fixed monthly electricity fees

Efficiency vs. similar cars

176Wh/km
Efficiency

Energy consumption compared to similar body-type cars

This car Lowest value

Underlying data
This carWh/km
Smart ForFour Electric Drive176
Kia EV4 Hatchback 58.3 kWh153
Hyundai IONIQ 3 61 kWh (2027)155

Purchase price / km of range

Purchase price divided by real-world range. This is a purchase-value metric, not the driving cost for 1 km.

No comparable purchase-value data is available.

EvCompass scenarios

Match your driving profile

Compare range, consumption and energy cost across different conditions. Change the energy price in the ownership cost settings.

Weighted energy price: PLN 1.53/kWh

Selected profile: Mixed profile

Range
86–105 km
Energy consumption
176 Wh/km
Cost / 100 km
PLN 24.2–29.5
Uncertainty
±10%
Driving profile simulation table
ProfileRangeEnergy consumptionCost / 100 km
Mixed profile86–105 km176 Wh/kmPLN 24.2–29.5
Calm city97–119 km155 Wh/kmPLN 21.3–26.0
Road 90 km/h83–101 km181 Wh/kmPLN 24.8–30.4
Motorway 120 km/h69–85 km218 Wh/kmPLN 29.9–36.6
Winter mixed62–80 km234 Wh/kmPLN 31.4–40.0
Winter motorway54–68 km273 Wh/kmPLN 36.6–46.6

Method: we convert the car's baseline consumption and real-world range through fixed profile factors, adjusted for body style, weight, AWD and heat pump when those fields are available. Bands show simulation uncertainty, not a guaranteed result.

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