Price from £17,785
| Availability |
In production |
| Available since |
January 2020 |
| Available until |
- |
Lease (BCH) from
£225 pcm
| Annual VED |
£0 |
| Congestion Charge |
£0 |
| Insurance Group |
N/A |
Price shown is On The Road Price: it includes VAT, first year VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery. The price also includes the Plug-In Car Grant of £3000. Lease estimate is based on a BCH calculation excluding VAT, 6+35 months payment profile, 10,000 miles per annum, excluding optional maintenance package. For comparison only, actual lease offers can differ significantly from the indication shown.
Real Range between 40 - 90 mi
| City - Cold Weather |
60 mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather |
40 mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather |
50 mi |
| City - Mild Weather |
90 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 † |
22 kW AC |
| Charge Time (0->60 mi) † |
55 min |
| Charge Speed † |
65 mph |
| Battery Useable* |
16.7 kWh |
| Fastcharge Port |
- |
| FC Port Location |
- |
| Fastcharge Power (max) |
- |
| Fastcharge Time |
- |
| Fastcharge Speed |
- |
† This can only be achieved using a 3-phase grid connection. The majority of homes and charge points do not have this connection. In practice charge power will often be 7.4 kW, allowing for a charge time of 2h45m and a charge speed of 23 mph.
Energy Consumption
EVDB Real Range
| Range |
60 mi |
| Vehicle Consumption |
275 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions |
0 g/km |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent |
145 mpg |
NEDC Ratings
| Range |
95 mi |
| Rated Consumption |
No Data |
| Vehicle Consumption |
175 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions |
0 g/km |
| Rated Fuel Equivalent |
No Data |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent |
230 mpg |
WLTP Ratings
| Range |
81 mi |
| Rated Consumption |
265 Wh/mi |
| Vehicle Consumption |
205 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions |
0 g/km |
| Rated Fuel Equivalent |
152 mpg |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent |
196 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 185 - 415 Wh/mi
| City - Cold Weather |
275 Wh/mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather |
415 Wh/mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather |
330 Wh/mi |
| City - Mild Weather |
185 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 |
| Height |
1554 mm |
| Wheelbase |
2494 mm |
| Weight Empty |
1125 kg |
| Cargo Volume |
185 L |
| Cargo Volume Max |
975 L |
| Towing Weight Unbraked |
0 kg |
| Towing Weight Braked |
0 kg |
| Roof Load |
0 kg |
Miscellaneous
| Seats |
4 people |
| Isofix |
Yes, 2 seats |
| Turning Circle |
9.1 m |
| Car Body |
Hatchback |
| Segment |
City Car |
| Roof Rails |
No |
Company Car Tax Indication
Financial Year 2020-21
| BIK Tax Rate |
0% |
| P11D Value from |
£20,730 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) |
£0 |
| BIK @ 20% |
£0 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% |
£0 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% |
£0 pcm |
Financial Year 2021-22
| BIK Tax Rate |
1% |
| P11D Value from |
£20,730 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) |
£207 |
| BIK @ 20% |
£3 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% |
£7 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% |
£8 pcm |
Financial Year 2022-23
| BIK Tax Rate |
2% |
| P11D Value from |
£20,730 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) |
£415 |
| BIK @ 20% |
£7 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% |
£14 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% |
£16 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
Pricing
The Smart EQ forfour has a Recommend Retail Price (RRP) of £20,430 and an On The Road Price (OTR) of £20,785. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery. The Smart EQ forfour is eligible for a Plug-In Car Grant (PICG) of £3,000. The grant will be applied to the invoice of the car. The OTR Price including the PICG for the Smart EQ forfour is £17,785.
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 60 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 22 kW. This charges a fully depleted battery back to full in around 55 minutes. However, a 3-phase grid connection is needed to achieve this. The majority of homes and charge points currently do not have this connection. In most cases the maximum charging power will be 7.4 kW, allowing for a charge time of 2 hours 45 minutes and a charge rate of 23 mph. 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 275 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 145 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.
