Smart EQ forfour
Battery Electric Vehicle£16,915Price from
16.7 kWh *Useable Battery
55 miReal Range
300 Wh/miEfficiency
Plug in Car Grant - Upcoming Changes
On 11th October the Government announced changes to the Plug in Car Grant. These changes will mean that the grant rate for Category 1 vehicles like the Smart EQ forfour will move from £4,500 to £3,500. The new rates will come into effect by 23:59 on 9 November at the latest. Additionally, the Goverment has set a limit of 3000 new Category 1 orders before the grant will be reduced to the new rate.Remaining orders for Category 1 as of 15:30 19/10/2018: 109
Price from £16,915
| Availability | Current model |
| Available from | April 2018 |
| Available until | - |
Lease (BCH) from £250 pcm
| Annual VED | £0 |
| Congestion Charge | £0 |
| Insurance Group | 11 |
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Real Range between 40 - 90 mi
| City - Cold Weather | 60 mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather | 40 mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather | 45 mi |
| City - Mild Weather | 90 mi |
| Highway - Mild Weather | 50 mi |
| Combined - Mild Weather | 65 mi |
Performance
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 12.7 sec |
| Top Speed | 81 mph |
| Electric Range | 55 mi |
| Total Power | 60 kW (80 hp) |
| Total Torque | 118 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear |
Battery and Charging
| Battery Capacity | 17.6 kWh |
| Port Location | Right Side - Rear |
| Charge Port | Type 2 |
| Charge Power | 7.0 kW AC |
| Charge Time (0->55 mi) | 3 hours |
| Charge Speed | 20 mph |
| Battery Useable* | 16.7 kWh |
| FC Port Location | - |
| Fastcharge Port | - |
| Fastcharge Power | - |
| Fastcharge Time | - |
| Fastcharge Speed | - |
Energy Consumption
EVDB Real Range
| Range | 55 mi |
| Vehicle Consumption | 300 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/mi |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent | 133 mpg |
NEDC Ratings
| Range | 99 mi |
| Rated Consumption | 210 Wh/mi |
| Vehicle Consumption | 165 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/mi |
| Rated Fuel Equivalent | 192 mpg |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent | 241 mpg |
Vehicle = calculated battery energy consumption used by the vehicle for propulsion and on-board systems.
NOTE: The fuel equivalency figures are shown in IMPERIAL MPG. Figures in US MPG will differ significantly.
Real Energy Consumption between 185 - 415 Wh/mi
| City - Cold Weather | 275 Wh/mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather | 415 Wh/mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather | 370 Wh/mi |
| City - Mild Weather | 185 Wh/mi |
| Highway - Mild Weather | 330 Wh/mi |
| Combined - Mild Weather | 255 Wh/mi |
Dimensions and Weight
| Weight Empty | 1100 kg |
| Seats | 4 people |
| Cargo Volume | 185 L |
| Cargo Volume Max | 975 L |
| Length | 3495 mm |
| Width | 1665 mm |
| Height | 1554 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2494 mm |
Company Car Tax Indication
| BIK Tax Rate | 13% |
| P11D Value from | £21,360 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) | £2,777 |
| BIK @ 20% | £46 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% | £93 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% | £104 pcm |
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Charging is possible by using a regular wall plug or a charging station. Public charging is always done through a charging station. How fast the EV can charge depends on the charging station (EVSE) used and the maximum charging capacity of the EV. The table below shows all possible options for charging the Smart EQ forfour. Each option shows how fast the battery can be charged from empty to full.
| Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196) |
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| Charging Point | Max. Power | Power | Time | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard 7.0 kW On-Board Charger | ||||
| Wall Plug (2.3 kW) | 230V / 1x10A | 2.3 kW | 8h45m | 6 mph |
| 1-phase 16A (3.7 kW) | 230V / 1x16A | 3.7 kW | 5h30m | 10 mph |
| 1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) | 230V / 1x30A | 7.0 kW † | 3 hours | 20 mph |
| 3-phase 16A (11 kW) | 230V / 1x16A | 3.7 kW † | 5h30m | 10 mph |
| 3-phase 32A (22 kW) | 230V / 1x30A | 7.0 kW † | 3 hours | 20 mph |
| Optional 22.0kW On-Board Charger | ||||
| Wall Plug (2.3 kW) | 230V / 1x10A | 2.3 kW | 8h45m | 6 mph |
| 1-phase 16A (3.7 kW) | 230V / 1x16A | 3.7 kW | 5h30m | 10 mph |
| 1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) | 230V / 1x32A | 7.4 kW | 2h45m | 21 mph |
| 3-phase 16A (11 kW) | 230V / 3x16A | 11 kW | 2 hours | 31 mph |
| 3-phase 32A (22 kW) | 230V / 3x32A | 22 kW | 55 min | 60 mph |
† = Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.
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All about the Smart EQ forfour
Pricing
The Smart EQ forfour has a Recommend Retail Price (RRP) of £21,060 and an On The Road Price (OTR) of £21,415. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery. The Smart EQ forfour is eligible for the Plug-In Car Grant (PICG) of £4,500. The grant will be applied to the final invoice price of the car. The OTR Price including the PICG for the Smart EQ forfour is £16,915.
Drivetrain and Performance
The Smart EQ forfour is a full electric vehicle (BEV). The maximum power of the Smart EQ forfour is 60 kW (80 hp). The maximum torque is 118 lb-ft. The Smart EQ forfour is rear wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 12.7 seconds. The top speed is 81 mph.
Battery and Charging
The battery of the Smart EQ forfour has a total capacity of 17.6 kWh. The usable capacity is 16.7 kWh (estimate). A range of about 55 miles is achievable on a fully charged battery. The actual range will however depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style.
For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in a range of around 40 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 90 mi.
Charging is done using a Type 2 connector and the on-board charger has a maximum power of 7 kW. This charges a fully depleted battery back to full in around 3 hours. An optional on-board charger with a maximum power of 22.0 kW is available. This charges a fully depleted battery back to full in around 55 minutes. Charging the car using a regular wall plug will take around 8 hours 45 minutes.
Rapid charging is not possible.
Energy Consumption
The combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the Smart EQ forfour is about 300 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 133 mpg in a traditional petrol car.
The actual energy consumption will depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style. For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in an energy use of around 415 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 185 Wh per mile.
CO2 Emission
The Smart EQ forfour emits no CO2 during driving. This only includes direct emissions from the vehicle itself. The energy needed to charge the battery might have been (partly) generated by the use of fossil fuels. Vehicles with an internal combustion engine will always emit CO2 during driving. Additionally, CO2 is emitted during the production and transport of fossil fuels.
More information from Smart
The link below will open the page of the EQ forfour on the official Smart site.
Preceding model
The model shown on this page is the successor of the Smart ForFour Electric Drive, which was available from March 2017 until April 2018. The previous model was similar price, had similar range, same acceleration and was similar in energy consumption.
Preceding model Smart ForFour Electric Drive 
