The Smart #1 (stylised as "smart #1") is a battery electric

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developed and produced by

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, a joint venture between

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and Geely Holding. It is the first vehicle produced by the joint venture. The model is based on the Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) electric vehicle platform developed by Geely.

Overview

The production version was unveiled on 7 April 2022. It was developed under the codename HX11, with Mercedes-Benz providing the design while Geely handled engineering and production. Prices for the European market were announced in September 2022. File:Smart 1 002.jpg, Rear view)

#1 Brabus

A performance version with the

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branding was unveiled in August 2022. Exterior changes includes red accents on the bumpers, intakes, door sills, mirror caps, roof and improved brake calipers to handle the extra power, and a matte gray exterior finish and black emblems. It is powered by an additional electric motor in the front to form an

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layout, producing a total output of with a claimed figure of 3.9 seconds. The range is decreased to . It was released in Europe in September 2022. File:Smart 1 Brabus 001.jpg, Front view File:Smart 1 Brabus 002.jpg, Rear view File:Smart 1 Brabus 005.jpg, Interior

Safety

In autumn 2022, the Smart #1 was tested for

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. It received five stars out of a possible five.

Concept

The vehicle was previewed by the Concept #1, which was showcased at the 2021 International Motor Show Germany (IAA) in September 2021. File:Smart Concept No.1 IAA 2021 1X7A0181.jpg, Smart Concept #1 (front view) File:Smart Concept No.1 IAA 2021 1X7A0180.jpg, Smart Concept #1 (rear view)

References

External links

Official press release
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