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Smart unveils two-seat electric #2 city car at Paris Motor Show
Smart unveiled its #2 electric car at the Paris Motor Show.
The compact car seats two and is designed for city streets and tight parking spaces.
It follows the Smart #1, introduced four years earlier, and returns the brand to the small-car format associated with its Fortwo.
Smart says the #2 can travel up to 180 miles on a charge and charge from 10 to 80 percent in 20 minutes at a fast charger.
It also has driver assistance systems and screens for the driver and central controls.
The starting price is expected to be below $26,500, but exact pricing has not been announced.
Preorders are due to open in spring, with deliveries expected in summer; Smart has not announced plans to sell it in the United States.
Smart unveiled the two-seat Smart #2 electric city car at the Paris Motor Show.
The ultra-compact model is designed for city streets and tight parking spaces.
Smart says its battery can provide up to 180 miles (290km) per charge.
The car has a rear-mounted 60kW motor and supports fast charging from 10 to 80 percent in 20 minutes.
Smart says the starting price will be under $26,500 (£20,000), with preorders opening in spring and deliveries expected in summer.
- Who
- Smart unveiled the Smart #2.
- What
- The company introduced a two-seat ultra-compact electric car.
- When
- At the Paris Motor Show; the article was published on October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Paris, at the Paris Motor Show.
- Why
- It is designed to make navigating tight city streets and parking in narrow spaces easier.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Smart introduced the Smart #1.
Smart unveiled the Smart #2 at the Paris Motor Show.
Preorders are expected to open.
Deliveries are expected to begin.
- Seats
- Two
- Range
- Up to 180 miles (290km) per charge
- Motor
- Rear-mounted, 60kW
- Fast charging
- 10 to 80 percent in 20 minutes
- Starting price
- Under $26,500 (£20,000)
What people are saying
navigating tight city streets and parking in narrow spaces effortless
sportier handling and greater comfort
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