Prices start at £16,420 for EQ fortwo coupé, including £4,500 Plug-in-car grant (£20,920 excluding grant)
EQ fortwo cabrio starts at £18,560 (£23,060) and the EQ forfour starts from £16,915 (£21,415)
smart is the first car manufacturer worldwide to move from an all-combustion engine line-up to a fully-electric range
An 82 hp electric motor works at the rear of the smart EQ and transmits its power via a single-speed gearbox to the rear wheels
The smart EQ has a range of approximately 96 miles, while its maximum speed is electronically limited to 80 mph to maximise the range
The standard 7 kW charger means the car can be charged in 2.5 hours using a wallbox
The optional 22 kW charger means the car can be charged in 40 minutes using a wallbox
The EQ fortwo coupé can travel from 0 to 62 mph in 11.5 seconds
With maximum torque of 160 Nm from almost zero revs, the smart EQ has exceedingly responsive acceleration
The EQ coupé and cabrio has an ultra-small turning circle of 6.95 metres
With the ‘smart EQ control’ app, key information can be accessed via smartphone, tablet or PC and functions such as pre-entry climate control or intelligent charging can be controlled remotely
Standard specification is based on the well-equipped prime model, which includes heated front seats, cruise control, leather upholstery and 15-inch alloy wheels. Every EQ model also comes with charging cables for both domestic sockets and public charging stations; rear parking sensors; smart media system with satellite navigation and active brake asssit;
For just £595 customers can add the premium plus equipment line, which includes ambient lighting; centre armrest; LED headlights and tail lights; front fog lamps; automatic lights and wipers; and rear view camera
Small, but fantastically strong: unique tridion safety cell is joined by ESP, Active Brake Assist, Crosswind Assist, Hill Start Assist and five airbags as standard
The optional Winter package includes heated multifunction steering wheel; heater rear seats in the fourfour and enhanced interior insulation. Costing £295 for the fortwo coupé and cabrio prime and for the forfour prime costing £495.