The new smart electric car range has arrived in New Zealand. Book a test drive today.

 

Welcome to the new smart #1
premium compact electric SUV

Now available in New Zealand

Never know what’s next.
Always count on the smart #1.

Sometimes a trip is about the journey, sometimes the destination. Who you’re bringing, what you’re packing, where you’re headed: every day is different. So you need a car as flexible as you are.

That’s the smart #1. Grocery runs, day trips, weekend getaways — the smart #1 gets you there and back, quick to charge and with a generous range.

Interior

Find the look that reflects your style

Pro+
Premium
BRABUS

Overseas model shown

Three combined close-up images of smart #1 electric car design details

 

1. Designed by Mercedes-Benz

Top view of a green smart #1 electric car driving over a bridge

 

2. 440km (WLTP, Premium Model)

Man putting away the electric charger for his white smart #1 electric car

 

3. <30 mins charging time (10 – 80% 150kW DC charging)

Grey smart #1 BRABUS electric car driving through a city tunnel

 

4. 3.9 sec. 0-100 km/hr (BRABUS model)

Front view of a green smart #1 electric car
Side view of the smart #1 electric car boot
Rear three quarter view of a stationary green smart #1 electric car
Close-up of a green smart #1 electric car with its front door open

Made to be looked at. Designed to be driven.

With the right pedigree, intuitive design features and intelligence in every detail, this is brains and beauty in one body. No wonder it’s the Winner of the 2023 Red Dot Product Design of the Year and iF Design awards.

Top down view of the smart #1 electric car

 

1. See the world in a different light

Live in panorama with the floating halo roof and frameless doors that offer a new perspective to the world.

Rear view of a black smart #1 electric car with the boot open

 

2. Big where it matters

Flexible trunk space that adapts to all your needs. Whether it’s grocery runs or weekend getaways, fold the rear seats and you’re ready for the road.

smart #1 electric car's central multimedia touch screen

 

3. Street smart and in control

With an AI-integrated, 12.8″ infotainment system and a fox avatar companion, the future is literally in your hands.

Close-up of a white smart #1 electric car pop out door handles

 

4. Perfection in the smallest details

Intuitive door handles provide better aerodynamics and pop out on approach. Your smart #1 is ready and waiting, even before you get there.

Your smart #1Take your pick.

Available in three distinct lines, there’s always a smart #1 that fits your lifestyle. Which one moves you?

smart #1

smart #1

Pro+

Putting the fun in functional.

 

from $64,990 + ORC

420km

Range (WLTP)

 

6.7 sec

(0-100km/h)

 

Highlights

  • CyberSparks LED headlights
  • Panoramic halo roof
  • smart pilot assist

 

smart #1

smart #1

Premium

Style never goes out of fashion.

 

from $69,990 + ORC

440km

Range (WLTP)

 

6.7 sec

(0-100km/h)

 

Highlights

  • Duo-leather seats
  • Energy saving heat pump
  • Beats® Audio

 

smart #1

smart #1

BRABUS

Prominence and power.

 

from $79,990 + ORC

400km

Range (WLTP)

 

3.9 sec

(0-100km/h)

 

AWD

All-wheel drive

 

Highlights

  • Exclusive BRABUS design
  • Microfibre suede seats
  • All-wheel drive

 

smart #1 BRABUS:

every trip another thrill.

The smart #1 BRABUS turns every trip into a thrilling adventure with style and confidence. A bold design, impeccable performance.

Discover BRABUS x smart
Black smart #1 BRABUS electric car studio image

What makes your smart special.

Explore line-exclusive features.

Close up of the smart #1 electric car duo-leather seats

 

Duo-leather seats (exclusive to Premium)

A premium interior fit for a Premium car. Available in two sleek colour combinations.

Close up of the smart #1 electric car 10-inch head-up display

 

10-inch head-up display (exclusive to Premium)

No need to take your eyes off the road while you’re driving. Directions are always in view.

Close up of the smart #1 electric car Beats audio speaker

 

Beats® Audio (exclusive to Premium)

Enjoy a 13-speaker Beats® audio system and fill your smart #1 with crystal clear renditions of your favourite tunes.

Close up of the smart #1 electric car touch screen and air vents

 

Battery-saving heat pump (exclusive to Premium)

Go the distance with comfort. An on-board heat pump allows for more efficient cooling and heating.

 

Automatic Parking Assist (exclusive to Premium)

Let your smart #1 help you out with finicky parking jobs, for stress-free trips from here to there.

smart #1 press reviews. What the experts have to say.

New Zealand’s top motoring journalists have had the opportunity to sample the smart #1 on local roads. They were impressed to say the least! See what they have to say.

 

“We let rip in a smart #1 Brabus away from an intersection in Brabus mode it rampaged to 100, with a convincing synthesised snarl.”

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“The overall build quality and design are impressive. I was particularly a fan of the shape and look of the wrap-around dashboard in the smart #1.”

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“Once the road got twisty, other cars had a hard time keeping up with surefooted smart #1 Brabus.”

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“Nicely direct steering is mated to a responsive chassis to give the smart #1 a delightfully agile and playful feel on the open road, with the Brabus model adding some truly aggressive acceleration to the mix.”

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