Smart electric drive#Smart ForJeremy variation

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The first Smart electric drive vehicles, still using the first generation type 450 body style, were modified by Zytek Electric Vehicles. They were powered by a rear-mounted motor driving the rear wheels. It ran on 13.2 kilowatt hours of sodium-nickel chloride Zebra batteries. These types of molten salt batteries operate at 245 °C (473 °F). It is typically kept molten and ready for use because if allowed to "freeze" it takes twelve hours to reheat and charge. Thus it is not very useful for private owners, but rather in fleets of taxis, police cars and other vehicles that are operated by multiple users.

Field testing began in London with 100 vehicles in 2007 and was available only for lease to corporate clients for £375 per month.{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2009/mar/21/smart-fortwo-ed|title=Smart Fortwo Ed: Is the future a Smart one?|author=Andrew Anthony|work=The Guardian|date=21 March 2009|accessdate=10 June 2010}}

• Power: 30 kW (41 hp)
• Economy: 12 kilowatt-hours per 100 kilometres (430 kJ/km or 190 W·h/mi)
• Range: {{convert|110|km|mi}}
• Recharge time (80%): four hours
• Recharge time (100%): eight hours
• Top speed: {{convert|120|km/h|abbr=off}}

The second generation, Smart ED2, was introduced in 2009 to 18 markets with the objective to gather experience about how customers use and charge electric vehicles. Daimler initially planned to build 1,000 vehicles, but as demand exceeded the company's expectations, more than 2,000 Smart Fortwo electric drive cars were produced. The electric cars were available for leasing or through the Car2Go carsharing service in San Diego, Amsterdam and Vancouver.{{cite web|url=http://vancouver.ca/ctyclerk/cclerk/20080311/documents/a14.pdf|title=Vancouver Twinning Relationships|publisher=City of Vancouver|accessdate=5 December 2009}} Production of the second-generation Smart Fortwo electric drive began in November 2009 in Smartville, Hambach, France. The Smart ED2s have a {{convert|16.5|kWh}} lithium-ion battery provided by Tesla, Inc.{{cite web|url=https://media.daimler.com/marsMediaSite/en/instance/ko/smart-fortwo-electric-drive-The-new-generation-smart-with-electric-drive.xhtml?oid=9903616|title=smart fortwo electric drive: The new generation smart with electric drive|work=DAIMLER press release|accessdate=10 March 2020}} and a powertrain provided by Zytek.{{Cite web|url=http://www.zytekautomotive.co.uk/media/case-studies/case-study-1/|title = Electric Drivetrain Case Study - SmartCar}}{{cite web|url=https://transportevolved.com/2015/09/16/report-next-generation-smart-fortwo-electric-drive-will-feature-renault-made-motors/|title=Report: Next-Generation Smart ForTwo Electric Drive Will Feature Renault-Made Motors|author=Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield|work=Transport Evolved|date=16 September 2015|accessdate=29 August 2017|archive-date=2 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170802032518/https://transportevolved.com/2015/09/16/report-next-generation-smart-fortwo-electric-drive-will-feature-renault-made-motors/|url-status=dead}} The range of a fully charged battery is up to {{convert|135|km|mi|abbr=off}} under the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) cycle.{{Cite web|title=smart goes into series production with second-generation electric drive |url=http://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-614216-1-1230193-1-0-0-0-0-1-11700-0-0-1-0-0-0-0-0.html |date=20 August 2009 |publisher=Daimler AG |accessdate=22 August 2009}}

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As part of a three-phase roll-out program, phase two began with field testing in Berlin in December 2009 with 100 units out of 300 that will be deployed in Germany.{{Cite web|url=http://www.daimler.com/dccom/0-5-7153-1-1262502-1-0-0-0-0-0-13-7145-0-0-0-0-0-0-0.html#|title="e-mobility Berlin" delivers smart solutions for electric mobility|publisher=Daimler AG|date=17 December 2009|accessdate=10 June 2010}} For phase two 1,500 cars were produced, and field tested in Hamburg, Paris, Rome, Milan, Pisa, London, the English Midlands, Madrid, Zurich, Portugal, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Austria, Belgium and the Netherlands during the first half of 2010. In October 2010, 250 units were made available for field testing in several cities in the United States. Testing also was conducted in Canada; and in 2011 in selected markets in Asia.

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Phase three of the program is mass production, which was scheduled to begin with the 2012 model year. In the United States sales were scheduled to begin in 2012 with the 2013 model year.{{Cite web|url=http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/car/10q2/2011_smart_fortwo_electric_drive-first_drive_review|title=2011 Smart Fortwo Electric Drive – First Drive Review|author=Michael Austin|publisher=Car and Driver|date=June 2010|accessdate=10 June 2010|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100612183035/http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/car/10q2/2011_smart_fortwo_electric_drive-first_drive_review|archivedate=12 June 2010}} In July 2011 an agreement was reached between Daimler AG and Robert Bosch GmbH to develop and produce innovative traction motors for electric vehicles. Based on this joint venture, Daimler planned to use the improved traction motors with the third generation of Smart electric drive cars scheduled to go on sale in 2012.{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2011/07/emmotive-20110714.html|title=Daimler and Bosch form electric traction motors joint venture; motor to debut in new smart fortwo electric drive in 2012|publisher=Green Car Congress|date=14 July 2011|accessdate=15 July 2011}}

• Power: {{convert|20|kW|hp|abbr=on|0}} continuous; peak power output of {{convert|30|kW|hp|abbr=on|0}} for approximately 2 minutes{{Cite web|url=http://green.autoblog.com/2010/06/10/250-smart-eds-coming-to-u-s-this-fall-with-599-month-leases-at/1 |title=250 Smart EDs coming to US this fall with $599/month leases attached |author=Sebastian Blanco |date=10 June 2010 |publisher=Autoblog Green |accessdate=10 June 2010}}
• Torque: {{convert|120|Nm|0}}
• Battery capacity: 16.5 kWh lithium-ion battery
• Economy: 12 kWh/100 km, also reported to be 200 W·h/mi
• Range: {{convert|135|km|mi|abbr=off}} on the (NEDC cycle)
• Top speed: {{convert|100|km/h|abbr=off}}

The lithium-ion battery pack took three hours to charge from 20 to 80 percent of its capacity with a standard 230 V outlet. It could also be charged using a common US household 120 V outlet. The car has a 3.3 kW on-board charger for this AC charging. Smart claims a {{cvt|0|-|60|km/h}} time of 6.5 seconds, the same as for the gasoline version.

It has a single fixed-gear ratio transmission and is about {{convert|308|lb|abbr=on|0}} heavier than a gasoline-powered Fortwo.

Over 2,300 units of the second generation models were leased between 2009 and October 2012 in 18 markets around the world. Of these, 1,721 units were registered in Europe through October 2012,{{cite web|url=http://www.france-mobilite-electrique.org/IMG/pdf/12_EUROPE_18.pdf|title=Inmatriculations VP et VUL Europe 18 à fin Oct. 2012 (2010–2012)|language=French|trans-title=Registrations of passenger cars and utility vehicles in Europe 18 through October 2012 (2010–2012)|author=Justin Aschard|publisher=France Mobilité Électrique|date=30 November 2012|accessdate=10 February 2013|archive-date=20 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131020041611/http://www.france-mobilite-electrique.org/IMG/pdf/12_EUROPE_18.pdf|url-status=dead}} and 527 units in the U.S. through December 2012.

The trial program in the US began in January 2011 with the first customer delivery in Washington, D.C.{{cite web|url=http://www.plugincars.com/smart-usa-delivers-first-fortwo-electric-car-also-available-convertible-106727.html|title=Smart USA Delivers First ForTwo Electric Car—Also Available as a Convertible|publisher=PluginCars.com|author=Nick Chambers|date=27 January 2011|accessdate=27 January 2011}} A total of 250 units were made available for leasing at a price of US$599 per month for a period of 48 months and {{convert|60000|km|mi|0}}, plus $2,500 due at signing. This pricing is before taxes or any government tax credits or rebates available. The limited fleet of second-generation Smart Fortwo electric drive cars was introduced first in Portland, Oregon, Los Angeles, San Jose, California, Orlando, Florida, Austin, Detroit, Indianapolis and the Interstate 95 corridor between Washington, D.C., and Boston, including New Jersey and New York.{{Cite web|url=http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/11/the-electric-smart-a-car-that-seems-to-demand-batteries/?emc=eta1|title=The Electric Smart: A Car That Seems to Demand Batteries|author=Jim Motavalli|work=New York Times|date=11 June 2010|accessdate=15 June 2010}}

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In July 2011, Car2Go announced the deployment of a fleet of Smart EDs into carsharing service in San Diego before the end of 2011. The company stated that the carsharing electric cars will have a range of {{Convert|84|mi}}, and, based on their experience with usage in other cities, they will most likely need to be recharged every two or three days. When reserving the electric car online, San Diego Car2Go members are able to see the battery's state of charge, so if the customer wants to go for an extended drive, the option is available to find the right car for that trip.{{cite web|url=http://green.autoblog.com/2011/07/14/in-depth-car2go-goes-electric-in-san-diego/|title=In depth: Car2go goes electric in San Diego |author=Sebastian Blanco|publisher=AutoblogGreen|date=14 July 2011|accessdate=14 July 2011}}

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In November 2011 fleets of 300 Smart EDs each were deployed in San Diego and Amsterdam as part of the Car2Go service.{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2011/11/car2go-20111118.html|title=car2go launches North America's first all-electric carsharing network in San Diego|publisher=Green Car Congress|date=18 November 2011|accessdate=18 November 2011}}{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2011/10/car2go-20111027.html|title=Daimler's car2go launches large-scale all-electric vehicle car-sharing fleet in Amsterdam|publisher=Green Car Congress|date=27 October 2011|accessdate=18 November 2011}} {{As of|2012|12}}, a total of 527 Smart EDs were registered in the US since January 2011, including 300 units deployed for Car2Go in San Diego.{{cite web|url=http://www.hybridcars.com/news/december-2011-dashboard-sales-still-climbing-35093.html|title=December 2011 Dashboard: Sales Still Climbing|publisher=HybridCARS.com|date=9 January 2012|accessdate=11 January 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120112045119/http://www.hybridcars.com/news/december-2011-dashboard-sales-still-climbing-35093.html|archivedate=12 January 2012}} A total of 388 units were registered in 2011.{{cite web|url=http://www.hybridcars.com/december-2012-dashboard|title=December 2012 Dashboard |author=Jeff Cobb|publisher=HybridCars.com and Baum & Associates|date=8 January 2013|accessdate=10 February 2013}} See the section: December 2012 Plug-in Electric Car Sales Numbers

Considering an energy consumption of 39 kilowatt-hours per 100 miles (22 MJ/km) and a conversion factor of 33.7 kWh of electricity being the energy equivalent of a US gallon of gasoline ({{#expr:33.7*3.6/3.785411784round1}} megajoules to the litre), the US Environmental Protection Agency officially rated the Smart ED combined fuel economy at 87 miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (mpg-e) (2.7 L gasoline equivalent/100 km; 104 mpg-imp gasoline equivalent), {{Convert|94|mpgus|abbr=on}} city and {{Convert|79|mpgus|abbr=on}} highway.{{cite web|url=http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs&id=31064|title=2011 smart fortwo electric drive cabriolet|publisher=Fueleconomy.gov|author=U. S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy|accessdate=19 April 2011}} Select Model Year 2011 and Electric Vehicles, then click on any of the two trims for smart for two electric drive. EPA's official all-electric range is {{Convert|63|mi}}, but in favorable conditions in an urban environment at warm temperatures the carmaker claims the Smart Fortwo ED can reach up to {{Convert|98|mi}}.{{cite web|url=http://www.smartusa.com/electricdrive/|title=Electric drive: Technologty|publisher=Smart USA|accessdate=30 January 2011}} According to Forbes, the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy ranked the Smart ForTwo Electric Drive the "greenest" car for 2014.{{cite web|last=Gorzelany|first=Jim|title=The 'Greenest' Cars For 2014 – Forbes|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2014/01/28/the-greenest-and-eco-meanest-cars-for-2014/|work=Forbes|accessdate=30 January 2014}}

A total of 152 Smart EDs were registered in France since 2010 through December 2012.{{cite web|url=http://www.automobile-propre.com/dossiers/voitures-electriques/chiffres-vente-immatriculations-france/|title=Chiffres de vente & immatriculations de voitures électriques en France|trans-title=Sales figures & electric car registrations in France|author=Autoactu.com|publisher=Automobile Propre|accessdate=10 February 2013|language=French}} See "Répartition des ventes de voitures électriques par modèle sur 2012/2011"

The third-generation Smart electric drive, Smart ED3, was unveiled at the September 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.{{cite web|url=http://green.autoblog.com/2011/08/16/2012-smart-fortwo-electric-drive-hits-75-mph-whizzes-to-60-in-1/|title=2012 Smart Fortwo Electric Drive hits 75 mph, whizzes to 60 in 13 seconds|author=Eric Loveday|publisher=AutoblogGreen|date=16 August 2011|accessdate=17 August 2011}} Key differences with the second-generation model include a more powerful electric motor with improved acceleration and top speed; a new lithium-ion battery pack, which increased the range to {{Convert|140|km}} with a quick-charge option; other new features include an enlarged grille opening, LED daytime running lights, wider door sills, some minor modifications to the rear, fully automatic air conditioning with pollen filter and pre-air conditioning. Several features are controlled remotely through a smart drive application for the iPhone.{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2011/08/smart-20110816.html|title=Third-generation smart fortwo electric drive to launch worldwide in spring 2012; first use of battery packs from Daimler JV Deutsche Accumotive and motor from JV EM-motive|publisher=Green Car Congress|date=16 August 2011|accessdate=17 August 2011}}

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In Germany the Smart ED was available for {{euro|16,000}} (around {{USD|22,400}}) plus a monthly fee of {{euro|60}} ({{USD|84}}) for the battery rental. Online reservations were scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter 2011.{{cite web|url=http://electriccarsreport.com/2011/09/smart-fortwo-electric-drive-priced-at-e16000-in-germany/|title= Smart Fortwo Electric Drive Priced at €16,000 in Germany |publisher=Electric Cars Report |date=15 September 2011 |accessdate=15 September 2011}} In the US pricing started at {{USD|25,750}} and {{USD|28,750}} for the Soft Top Cabriolet before any applicable government incentives.{{cite web|last=Szostech|title=2013 Smart Electric Drive is lowest priced electric car in the US|first=Michael|url=http://www.myelectriccarforums.com/2013-smart-electric-drive-is-lowest-priced-electric-car-in-the-u-s/|accessdate=31 October 2012}} Canadian pricing for the Electric Drive starts at {{CAD|26,990}} and the cabriolet version started at {{CAD|29,990}}.{{cite web|title=Smart Electric Drive pricing announced for Canada|url=http://www.myelectriccarforums.com/smart-electric-drive-pricing-announced-for-canada/|work=My Electric Car Forums|accessdate=22 March 2013|author=Mike Szostech}}

The third-generation Smart electric drive was released in the US in May 2013 with 60 units delivered that month. Sales in Europe also began in May 2013.{{citation needed|date=June 2013}} Smart planned to mass-produce the electric car with availability in 30 markets worldwide.

In February 2014, Smart announced it would be offering the 2014 model year nationwide; the 2013 model was only available in CARB states.{{cite web|title=Smart ForTwo Electric Drive now available nationwide|url=http://www.myelectriccarforums.com/smart-fortwo-electric-drive-now-available-nationwide/|publisher=My Electric Car Forums|accessdate=6 February 2014|author=Michael Szostech}}

Global sales of the third generation model reached 4,130 units during 2013.{{cite web|url=http://www.ev-sales.blogspot.ca/2014/01/world-top-20-december-2013-special.html|title=World Top 20 December 2013 (Special Edition)|author=Jose Pontes|publisher=EV Sales|date=30 January 2014|accessdate=6 February 2014}} The Smart ED 3 was the top selling plug-in electric car in Germany in 2013, with 2,146 units registered through December 2013,{{cite web|url=http://www.ev-sales.blogspot.ca/2014/01/germany-december-2013.html|title=Germany December 2013|author=Jose Pontes|publisher=EV Sales|date=20 January 2014|accessdate=2014-02-06}} representing 32% of the 6,711 Smarts sold in the country.{{cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2014/06/03/how-daimler-could-capitalize-on-chinas-push-for-evhevs/|title=How Daimler Could Capitalize on China's Push For EV/HEVs|author=Trefis Team|work=Forbes|date=3 June 2014|accessdate=2 August 2014}} After the German market, European sales were led by France, with 478 units registered through December 2013.{{cite web|url=http://www.automobile-propre.com/dossiers/voitures-electriques/chiffres-vente-immatriculations-france/|title=Chiffres de vente & immatriculations de voitures électriques en France|trans-title=Sales figures & electric car registrations in France|author=Autoactu.com|publisher=Automobile Propre|accessdate=2 August 2014|language=French}} See "Ventes de voitures électriques en 2010/2011/2012/2013/2014." U.S. sales totaled 923 units through December 2013.{{cite web|url=http://insideevs.com/december-2013-plug-in-electric-vehicle-sales-report-card/|title=December 2013 Plug-In Electric Vehicle Sales Report Card|last=Cole |first=Jay|work=InsideEvs.com|date=6 January 2014|accessdate=6 February 2014}}

Global cumulative sales of the third generation variant reached 6,514 units up to June 2014,{{cite web|url=http://ev-sales.blogspot.com.br/2014/07/world-top-20-june-2014-special-edition.html|title=World Top 20 June 2014 (Special Edition)|author=Jose Pontes|publisher=EV Sales|date=30 July 2014|accessdate=2 August 2014}} A total of 2,384 Smart EDs were sold worldwide in the first half of 2014. while combined sales of second and third generation reached 8,814 units {{as of|2014|06|lc=y}}. {{As of|2014|06}}, combined sales of both generations reached 3,959 units in Germany,{{cite web|url=http://www.france-mobilite-electrique.org/IMG/pdf/12_ALLEMAGNE.pdf|title=Inmatriculations VP et VUL Allemagne à fin Oct. (2010–2012) 2012|language=French|trans-title=Registrations of passenger cars and utility vehicles in Germany through October 2012 (2010–2012)|author=Justin Aschard|publisher=France Mobilité Électrique|date=30 November 2012|accessdate=2 August 2014|archive-date=19 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019045147/http://www.france-mobilite-electrique.org/IMG/pdf/12_ALLEMAGNE.pdf|url-status=dead}} A total of 106 Smart EVs were registered in Germany in 2010.{{cite web|url=http://www.best-selling-cars.com/germany/2011-full-year-best-selling-electric-cars-in-germany-in-2011/|title=2011 Full Year Best-Selling Electric Cars in Germany in 2011|author=Autobild|publisher=BestSellingCars.com|date=12 January 2012|accessdate=8 July 2014}} A total of 328 Smart EVs were registered in Germany in 2011.{{cite web|url=http://www.best-selling-cars.com/germany/2012-full-year-germany-best-selling-electric-car-models/|title=2012 (Full Year) Germany: Best-Selling Electric Car Models|author=BestSellingCars.com|publisher=BestSellingCars.com|date=3 May 2013|accessdate=2 August 2014}} A total of 734 Smart EDs were registered in Germany in 2011.{{cite web|url=http://ev-sales.blogspot.com.br/2014/07/germany-june-2014.html|title=Germany June 2014|author=Jose Pontes|publisher=EV Sales|date=14 July 2014|accessdate=2 August 2014}} A total of 645 Smart EDs were sold in Germany in the first half of 2014. 2,542 units in the U.S.{{cite news|url=http://www.hybridcars.com/june-2014-dashboard/|title=June 2014 Dashboard|author=Jeff Cobb |work=HybridCars.com and Baum & Associates|date=2 July 2014|accessdate=2 July 2014}} A total of 1,092 Smart EDs were sold in the U.S. during the first half of 2014. See section: "U.S. Battery Electric sales for June 2014" and 865 units in France.

The Smart ForJeremy is a version of Smart ForTwo electric drive designed by Jeremy Scott. It included bright white body colour, chrome-plated tridion cell, a wing made of transparent fibreglass and decorated with rocket-shaped elements that light up red, wider rear tyres and wider rear wheel arches, wheel rims are shaped like aeroplane propellers, bright chromium-plated "eyebrows" above its front headlights, chromium-plated top half of the mirror caps and the frame around the radiator grille, fine white nappa leather upholstery at instrument panel, seats and door trim; diamond stitching at seat insert areas and the centre panels in the doors, bright chromium-plated side air inlets.{{citation needed|date=March 2020}}

The vehicle was unveiled on the eve of the LA Auto Show at Jim Henson Studios in Los Angeles, with music provided by the artist M.I.A.{{citation needed|date=March 2020}}

Production version was planned in 2013 in limited quantities.[http://www.autoblog.com/2012/11/29/smart-forjeremy-la-2012/ Fashion designer Jeremy Scott gives Smart Fortwo Electric some wing bling]

• Power: peak power output of {{convert|55|kW|hp|abbr=on|0}}, Permanent Magnet AC Synchronous motor (PMSM){{cite web|url=http://www.mercedes-fans.de/magazin/sternstunde/schon-gefahren-smart-fortwo-electric-drive-fahrspass-fuer-die-city-der-elektro-smart-in-seinem-element.4060|title=Fahrspaß für die City der Elektro-smart in seinem Element|author=Thomas Frankenstein|work=E-Mags Media GmbH|date=22 June 2012|accessdate=5 September 2017}}
• Torque: {{convert|130|Nm|0}}
• Top speed of {{Convert|125|km/h|abbr=on|0}}
• 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 60 mph) in 11.5{{Cite web|url=http://www.smartusa.com/comparevehicles/specifications-ev.aspx|title=Smart Home|access-date=11 February 2014|archive-date=24 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141224233912/http://www.smartusa.com/comparevehicles/specifications-ev.aspx|url-status=dead}} seconds and 0 to 60 km/h (0 to 37 mph) in 5 seconds
• Battery capacity: 17.6 kWh lithium-ion battery by Deutsche ACCUmotive{{cite web |url=http://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-657776-1-1769164-1-0-1-0-0-0-0-0-0-1-0-0-0-0-0.html |title=Daimler Expands Manufacturing Capacities for Lithium-Ion Batteries {{!}} Daimler Global Media Site > Company > Business News |website=media.daimler.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304053735/http://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-657776-1-1769164-1-0-1-0-0-0-0-0-0-1-0-0-0-0-0.html |archive-date=2016-03-04}}
• Range: {{convert|145|km|abbr=on}}
• Miles per gallon equivalent: 122 MPGe city, 93 MPGe highway, 107 MPGe combined{{cite web|title=Smart Electric Drive receives EPA ratings|url=http://www.myelectriccarforums.com/smart-electric-drive-mpg-epa/|publisher=MyElectricCarForums.com|accessdate=21 December 2012|author=Mike Szostech}}
• Artificial warning sounds for pedestrians automatically activated in the U.S. and Japan, and manually activated in Europe.{{cite news|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-29/daimler-electrics-get-fake-vroom-to-thwart-silent-threat-cars.html|title=Daimler Electrics Get Fake Vroom to Thwart Silent Threat: Cars|author= Dorothee Tschampa|work=Bloomberg|date=30 December 2013|accessdate=1 January 2014}}

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The fourth-generation model, based on the C453, was made available for sale in the US on 9 August 2017, as a 2017 model; European sales started earlier the same year. The gasoline model was no longer for sale in Canada and the US after the 2017 model year. With the new body and the Renault/Mercedes Edison Platform, it is available with electric drive and a 17.6 kWh battery. It has an EPA Certified range of {{convert|58|mi|km}}. The charge rate is 7.2 kW. Also available as a cabriolet, it is the only current production electric convertible in the world.{{youTube|riyLR40nfyM|SMART Electric Drive}} by Fully Charged (data at 6:30)

The model was later renamed as Smart EQ Fortwo in 2018 as Daimler started to use EQ brand for electric car lineup.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/smart-eq-electric-drive|title = Smart Electric Drive gets 'EQ' rebrand}}

A facelifted model was unveiled in 2019, for the 2020 model year.{{Cite web|url=https://www.eqpassion.de/en-gb/smarteqfortwoforfour-facelift|title=The facelift of the smart EQ has arrived|date=4 September 2019 }}

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Starting from this generation, the electric Smart is also available as a 5-door hatchback. The Smart EQ Forfour is a battery electric variant of the Smart Forfour, powered by a 60 kW motor.{{cite web |url=https://www.smart.com/en/en/index/smart-forfour-electric-drive-453.html |title=smart forfour electric drive |website=www.smart.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170920231706/https://www.smart.com/en/en/index/smart-forfour-electric-drive-453.html |archive-date=2017-09-20}} Just like its ICE counterpart, it shares its platform with the Renault Twingo and is manufactured in Novo Mesto, Slovenia. The battery capacity is 17.6 kWh, out of which 16.7 kWh is usable.{{citation needed|date=March 2020}} Its electricity consumption is 13.1 kWh/100 km, therefore equating to a range of 127.48 km.

Although Tesla Motors was not directly involved in the development of the final Smart ED3 purchase model, the Daimler partnership concerning the Smart ED2 was essential for Tesla. Elon Musk said at the 2016 Tesla shareholder meeting: "If we hadn’t done that [the Daimler cooperation],{{cite magazine|url=https://www.wired.com/2009/01/tesla-motors-jo/|title=Tesla Motors Joins Daimler On a Smart EV|author=Chuck Squatriglia|magazine=WIRED.com|date=13 January 2009|accessdate=10 March 2020}} Tesla would have died because the Daimler partnership gave us credibility, that a major OEM was willing to work with us, and they also paid us for the [Smart ED2] development program which is really helpful from a revenue standpoint". "Without that investment, Tesla would have been game over".{{cite web|url=http://insideevs.com/turns-tesla-actually-made-electric-smart-fortwo-wheelies/|title=Turns Out Tesla Actually Made An Electric Smart Fortwo That Could Do Wheelies|author=Steven Loveday|work=InsideEVs.com|date=8 June 2016|accessdate=19 August 2017}}

File:Smart Electric Drive.jpg|Smart Electric Drive at the Geneva Motor Show, 2009

File:2013 Smart Fortwo Electric Drive -- 2012 NYIAS.JPG|2013 Smart Fortwo electric drive

File:Smart ed brabus.jpg|Brabus-tuned Smart Fortwo ED concept at the Geneva Motor Show

File:Smart ED Antrieb.JPG|Electric Drive

File:Messe i-Mobility 2012-by-RaBoe-111.jpg|Smart Fortwo electric drive Car2Go edition

File:Smart fortwo Cabrio electric, IAA 2017, Frankfurt (1Y7A1891).jpg|fortwo Electric Drive Cabrio at IAA 2017

File:Smart EQ Genf 2019 1Y7A5176.jpg|EQ Forfour (left) and EQ Fortwo convertible (right) in Geneva, 2019

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• [http://destinationsmart.co.uk/ smart (Official UK Community Site)]
• [http://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-614216-1-1230193-1-0-0-0-0-1-11700-0-0-1-0-0-0-0-0.html Daimler second-generation smart ED press release]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20110608065519/http://www.smart.com/-snm-0135035552-1242115679-0000019522-0000002191-1248553557-enm-is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/WFS/mpc-uk-content-Site/en_UK/-/GBP/Smart_NG_ViewStatic-PageComponent?NavigationID=urn:uuid:02c494d2-2eb7-5785-8988-0c63d3b6dd53&nm_collar=teaser smart.com – the smart ed]
• [http://www.greencarcongress.com/2005/12/smart_shows_die.html Green Car Congress article]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20081226233032/http://www.zytekgroup.co.uk/Default.aspx?tid=153 Zytek Group's Smart EV project page]

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