The new smart electric car range has arrived in New Zealand.

Book a test drive today.

 

Welcome to the new smart #3
all-electric premium sports utility coupe

Now available in New Zealand

The design language of “Sensual and Sharp”,
Create a new luxury sports aesthetics.

Interior

Find the look that reflects your style

Pro+
Premium
BRABUS

Overseas model shown

Side view of a blue smart #3 electric car parked outside a yellow wall

 

1. Designed by Mercedes-Benz

Rear view of a blue smart #3 electric car driving at sunset, with an angled camera position

 

2. Up to 455 km range WLTP (Premium Model)

Man charging his blue smart #3 electric car with a woman standing near by

 

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

Front view of a red smart #3 BRABUS electric car driving on a mountain road, with an angled camera view

 

4. 3.7 sec. 0-100 km/h (BRABUS model)

Side view of a blue smart #3 electric car parked outside a yellow wall

 

1. Designed by Mercedes-Benz
   

Rear view of a blue smart #3 electric car driving at sunset, with an angled camera position

 

2. Up to 455 km range WLTP
(Premium Model)

Man charging his blue smart #3 electric car with a woman standing near by

 

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

Front view of a red smart #3 BRABUS electric car driving on a mountain road, with an angled camera view

 

4. 3.7 sec. 0-100 km/h
(BRABUS model)

Performance meets personality.

Bring out your sporty side with the smart #3. This go-getter brings a lot to the table: packed with useful features and stylish details, the smart #3 looks as good as it feels.

Rear three quarter view of a parked blue smart #3 electric car

 

1. Aerodynamic design

Enjoy increased range and a dynamic design thanks to the smart #3’s new spoiler for reduced wind resistance.

Close up view of the smart #3 electric car panoramic glass roof

 

2. Spacious, sunny and safe

The smart #3’s panoramic roof lets in light to create a sense of space, while effectively blocking heat and most UC radiation.

Close up of the smart #3 B RABUS electric car driver's seat

 

3. Sport-style seats

Tailored bucket seats ensure enveloping comfort while showcasing unique design elements.

View of the smart #3 electric car touchscreen

 

4. 12.8″ central display

Take control of your smart #3 with endless ambient lighting options to set the mood and personalise your car.

Rear three quarter view of a parked blue smart #3 electric car

 

1. Aerodynamic design

Enjoy increased range and a dynamic design
thanks to the smart #3’s new spoiler for
reduced wind resistance.

Close up view of the smart #3 electric car panoramic glass roof

 

2. Spacious, sunny and safe

The smart #3’s panoramic roof lets in light
to create a sense of space, while effectively
blocking heat and most UC radiation.

Close up of the smart #3 B RABUS electric car driver's seat

 

3. Sport-style seats

Tailored bucket seats ensure enveloping
comfort while showcasing unique design
elements.

View of the smart #3 electric car touchscreen

 

4. 12.8″ central display

Take control of your smart #3 with endless
ambient lighting options to set the mood
and personalise your car.

Making it hard to choose.

The smart #3 is available in three unique lines, each with its own personality. Find the best match for your lifestyle.

smart #1

smart #3

Pro+

Convenience and comfort.

 

from $64,990 + ORC

435km

Range (WLTP)

 

5.8 sec

(0-100km/h)

 

Highlights

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

 

smart #1

smart #3

Premium

Slick sophistication.

 

from $69,990 + ORC

455km

Range (WLTP)

 

5.8 sec

(0-100km/h)

 

Highlights

  • CyberSparks LED + matrix headlights
  • 10 inch head-Up display
  • Beats® Audio

 

smart #1

smart #3

BRABUS

Prominence and power.

 

from $79,990 + ORC

415km

Range (WLTP)

 

3.7 sec

(0-100km/h)

 

AWD

All-wheel drive

Highlights

  • All-wheel drive (AWD)
  • BRABUS body styling
  • Ventilated microfibre suede seats

 

What makes your smart special.

Explore line-exclusive features.

Close up of the smart #3 electric car duo-leather seats

 

Duo-leather seats (Included with Premium)

Comfortable seats made of man-made leather and suede. Available in two sleek colour combinations.

Close up of the smart #3 electric car head-up display

 

10″ head-up display (Included with Premium and BRABUS)

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

Close up of the smart #3 electric car Beats Audio speaker

 

Beats® Audio (Included with Premium and BRABUS)

Immerse yourself and your passengers in your favourite tunes with a premium Beats® sound system.

Close up of the smart #3 electric car air vents

 

Battery-saving heat pump (Included with Premium and BRABUS)

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

smart #3 3 electric car rear view camera display on the central touchscreen

 

Automatic parking assist ⁿ (Included with Premium and BRABUS)

Made it to your destination? Let your smart #3 take the wheel when it comes to parking.

Close up of the smart #3 electric car duo-leather seats

 

Duo-leather seats

Comfortable seats made of man-made leather
and suede. Available in two sleek colour
combinations. (Included with Premium)

Close up of the smart #3 electric car head-up display

 

10″ head-up display

No need to take your eyes off the road while
you’re driving. Directions are always in view.
(Included with Premium and BRABUS)

Close up of the smart #3 electric car Beats Audio speaker

 

Beats® Audio

Immerse yourself and your passengers in your
favourite tunes with a premium Beats® sound
system. (Included with Premium and BRABUS)

Close up of the smart #3 electric car air vents

 

Battery-saving heat pump

Go the distance with comfort. An on-board heat
pump allows for more efficient cooling and heating.
(Included with Premium and BRABUS)

smart #3 3 electric car rear view camera display on the central touchscreen

 

Automatic parking assist ⁿ

Made it to your destination? Let your smart #3
take the wheel when it comes to parking.
(Included with Premium and BRABUS)

smart #3 BRABUS:

a rush you can rely on.

Performance, style, and a sporty attitude: the BRABUS edition of the smart #3 exceeds every expectation.

Discover BRABUS x smart
Orange smart #3 BRABUS electric car studio image with a black background

smart #3 offers0% Finance*.

Black smart #3 electric car and white smart #1 electric car parked on red pebble in front of a concrete building

Smarter finance. Smarter drive.

With the coupe-inspired smart #3, you’re getting standout design, impressive performance, and zero tailpipe emissions — all backed by a limited-time 0% finance offer*. Only until 30th June 2026.

 

Find out more

smart #3 press reviews. What the experts have to say.

New Zealand’s top motoring journalists have had the opportunity to sample the smart #3 on local roads. They were impressed to say the least! See what they have to say.

Ecotricity logo

“The smart #3 Brabus is quick, trendy and fun to spend time in.”
   
   
   

Watch the video review
EVs and Beyond logo

“smart #3 is a surprisingly fun car.”
   
   
   

Watch the video review
Driven CarGuide logo

“Anyone who wants a premium small hatch or SUV, but also wants
a bit out of the mainstream with some sharp styling and serious
personality. Also, someone who is considering a Mercedes-Benz EQA
– this is much better…”

Read the full article
NZ Autocar logo

“The smart #3 feels smooth and effortless in town…Plant it for an
overtake and it fair rushes forward.”
   
   

Read the full article
Stuff Motoring logo

“The smart #3 is a zippy electric that drives rather well — better,
in my opinion, than a Mercedes-Benz EQA.”
   
   

Read the full article
Tarmac Life logo

“The smart #3 is a nice place to be and I have to particularly credit
its noise insulation for allowing even more enjoyment of the Beats
audio unit.”
   

Read the full article
Driven CarGuide logo

“Nicely direct steering is mated to a responsive chassis to give the
smart #3 a delightfully agile and playful feel on the open road, with
the Brabus model adding some truly aggressive acceleration to the mix.”
   

Read the full article
Ecotricity logo

“The smart #3 Brabus is quick, trendy
and fun to spend time in.”
   
   
   
   

Watch the video review
EVs and Beyond logo

“smart #3 is a surprisingly fun car.”
   
   
   
   
   

Watch the video review
Driven CarGuide logo

“Anyone who wants a premium small
hatch or SUV, but also wants a bit out
of the mainstream with some sharp
styling and serious personality. Also,
someone who is considering a Mercedes
-Benz EQA – this is much better…”

Read the full article
NZ Autocar logo

“The smart #3 feels smooth and effortless
in town…Plant it for an overtake and it
fair rushes forward.”
   
   
   

Read the full article
Stuff Motoring logo

“The smart #3 is a zippy electric that
drives rather well — better, in my
opinion, than a Mercedes-Benz EQA.”
   
   
   

Read the full article
Tarmac Life logo

“The smart #3 is a nice place to be and
I have to particularly credit its noise
insulation for allowing even more
enjoyment of the Beats audio unit.”
   
   

Read the full article
Driven CarGuide logo

“Nicely direct steering is mated to a
responsive chassis to give the smart #3
a delightfully agile and playful feel on
the open road, with the Brabus model
adding some truly aggressive acceleration
to the mix.”

Read the full article