Price from (last known)
£18,190
| Availability |
Out of production |
| Available from |
April 2018 |
| Available until |
September 2019 |
| Annual VED |
£0 |
| Congestion Charge |
£0 |
| Insurance Group |
11 |
Price shown is the last known On The Road price: it includes VAT, first year VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery.
The price also includes the applicable Plug-In Car Grant of £3500 at the time the vehicle was last available.
Real Range between 35 - 85 mi
| City - Cold Weather |
55 mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather |
35 mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather |
45 mi |
| City - Mild Weather |
85 mi |
| Highway - Mild Weather |
50 mi |
| Combined - Mild Weather |
65 mi |
Indication of real-world range in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. The actual range will depend on speed, style of driving, weather and route conditions.
Battery and Charging
| Battery Capacity |
17.6 kWh |
| Charge Port |
Type 2 |
| Port Location |
Right Side - Rear |
| Charge Power |
7.0 kW AC |
| Charge Time (0->55 mi) |
3 hours |
| Charge Speed |
20 mph |
| Battery Useable* |
16.7 kWh |
| Fastcharge Port |
- |
| FC Port Location |
- |
| Fastcharge Power (max) |
- |
| Fastcharge Time |
- |
| Fastcharge Speed |
- |
Energy Consumption
EVDB Real Range
| Range |
55 mi |
| Vehicle Consumption |
300 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions |
0 g/km |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent |
133 mpg |
NEDC Ratings
| Range |
99 mi |
| Rated Consumption |
210 Wh/mi |
| Vehicle Consumption |
165 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions |
0 g/km |
| Rated Fuel Equivalent |
192 mpg |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent |
241 mpg |
Rated = official figures as published by manufacturer. Rated consumption and fuel equivalency figures include charging losses.
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 195 - 475 Wh/mi
| City - Cold Weather |
300 Wh/mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather |
475 Wh/mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather |
370 Wh/mi |
| City - Mild Weather |
195 Wh/mi |
| Highway - Mild Weather |
330 Wh/mi |
| Combined - Mild Weather |
255 Wh/mi |
Indication of real-world energy use in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. The energy use will depend on speed, style of driving, climate and route conditions.
Dimensions and Weight
| Length |
3495 mm |
| Width |
1665 mm |
| Width with mirrors |
No Data |
| Height |
1554 mm |
| Wheelbase |
2494 mm |
| Weight Unladen (EU) |
1200 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) |
1560 kg |
| Max. Payload |
435 kg |
| Cargo Volume |
185 L |
| Cargo Volume Max |
975 L |
| Cargo Volume Frunk |
No Data |
| Roof Load |
0 kg |
| Tow Hitch Possible |
No Data |
| Towing Weight Unbraked |
0 kg |
| Towing Weight Braked |
0 kg |
| Vertical Load Max |
No Data |
Miscellaneous
| Seats |
4 people |
| Isofix |
Yes, 2 seats |
| Turning Circle |
9.1 m |
| Platform |
No Data |
| Car Body |
Hatchback |
| Segment |
City Car |
| Roof Rails |
No |
| EV Dedicated Platform |
No Data |
Company Car Tax Indication
Financial Year 2018-19
| BIK Tax Rate |
1% |
| P11D Value from |
£21,635 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) |
£216 |
| BIK @ 20% |
£4 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% |
£7 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% |
£8 pcm |
Financial Year 2019-20
| BIK Tax Rate |
1% |
| P11D Value from |
£21,635 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) |
£216 |
| BIK @ 20% |
£4 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% |
£7 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% |
£8 pcm |
Financial Year 2020-21
| BIK Tax Rate |
1% |
| P11D Value from |
£21,635 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) |
£216 |
| BIK @ 20% |
£4 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% |
£7 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% |
£8 pcm |
* = estimated value. Average energy consumption and range based on moderate drive style and climate. Real-life values may differ significantly. Pricing information might not be actual for some regions. No rights can be derived from the information on this site.
All about the Smart EQ forfour
No longer available
This electric vehicle is no longer in production and not available to buy new. The Smart EQ forfour was available from April 2018 until September 2019. Financial data like price, leasing and company car tax were applicable to the final year of availability of the Smart EQ forfour.
A new model of the Smart EQ forfour (2018) is available: Smart EQ forfour (2020).
Pricing
The Smart EQ forfour had a Recommend Retail Price (RRP) of £21,335 and an On The Road Price (OTR) of £21,690. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery. The Smart EQ forfour was eligible for a Plug-In Car Grant (PICG) of £3,500. The OTR Price including the PICG for the Smart EQ forfour is £18,190.
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 35 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 85 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 475 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 195 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.
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 £275 less expensive, had similar range, same acceleration and was similar in energy consumption.
Preceding model Smart ForFour Electric Drive
Smart EQ forfour
