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

Book a test drive today.

 

Welcome to the new smart #5
all-electric progressive adventurer SUV

Now available in New Zealand

Style meets ruggedness

Explore beyond the beaten paths with the multi-purpose smart #5. It effortlessly manoeuvres all your contemporary adventures – on any given day.

5 Star Euro NCAP safety rating 2025 logo
Side view of a smart #5 electric SUV parked on a road filled with sheep, goats, llamas and cows
Front three quarter view of a dark grey matte smart #5 BRABUS electric SUV parked inside a large stone building
Rear three quarter view of a smart #5 electric SUV parked at a lookout next to the ocean with a man standing nearby looking out at the view.
Rear three quarter view of a matte dark grey smart #5 BRABUS electric SUV with the dynamic tail lights showing
Front view of a smart #5 electric SUV driving on a tree-lined country road
Interior view of the smart #5 BRABUS dashboard with large centre touchscreens and red ambient lighting
Steering wheel of the smart #5 BRABUS with the BRABUS logo at the bottom
Man behind the wheel of a smart #5 electric SUV pressing the large centre touchscreen

Sometimes it’s worth embracing life without hesitation.

The all-electric smart #5 won’t even blink – with surprisingly spacious interiors and the confidence to handle everything from city streets to country roads.

Speaking of less ordinary, the smart #5 effortlessly defies categories with its genuine blend of intelligent comfort and connectivity features that enhance the all-intuitive premium experience – anywhere, anytime.

Adding a distinctly stylish yet adventurous appearance to the equation, and the smart #5 may look and feel quite different to the norm. But then, who’d want to explore something that’s no different?

 

590 km

Maximum range WLTP extended range

 

< 18 min

Super-fast charging from 10 to 80%

More room for endless relaxation. First class in every way.

Born ready: Equipped with updatable software and
modern architecture for evolving needs.

Close up of the large centre touchscreen on a smart #5 electric SUV

   
Dual 13″ OLED 2.5K Central Display for a
high-resolution.

Close up of hands on a smart #5 electric SUV steering wheel

   
Intelligent cockpit and advanced
Voice Control functionalities.

Close up of a finger pressing a button on the smart #5 electric SUV large centre touchscreen

   
A latest-generation AMD chipset powers
the intuitive human-machine-interface.

Man and woman sitting on camp chairs at their camping ground next to their tent and smart #5 electric SUV

   
V2L 230V power outlet extends the electrifying
experience wherever you set up camp.

Available in three comprehensively equipped linesChoose your perfect match

smart #1

smart #5

Pro+

The confident professional with ​extended range.

 

from $79,990 + ORC

540km

Range (WLTP)

 

6.5 sec

(0-100km/h)

 

267 kW

Rear wheel drive

  • Advanced comfort features​
  • Panoramic Halo Roof​
  • V2L capability

 

smart #1

smart #5

Premium

The elegant individualist and ultimate comfort experience.

 

from $89,990 + ORC

590km

Range (WLTP)

 

6.5 sec

(0-100km/h)

 

267 kW

Rear wheel drive

  • Enhanced comfort and elegance​
  • Duo leather seats
  • Augmented reality head-up display

 

smart #1

smart #5

BRABUS

The peak performer with BRABUS DNA and attitude.

 

from $99,990 + ORC

540km

Range (WLTP)

 

3.8 sec

(0-100km/h)

 

475 kW

All wheel drive

  • BRABUS styling inside and out
  • No compromise on features
  • Powerful and intelligent all-wheel drive

 

smart #5 BRABUS

made to stand out.

The BRABUS Line is the boldest edition of every smart model – an outstanding peak performer with BRABUS DNA and attitude. Always premium, powerful, unsurpassed.

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Front three quarter view of a dark grey smart #5 BRABUS electric SUV parked inside a large stone building

smart #5 offers0% Finance*.

All electric smart SUV range parked together - smart #1, smart #3 and smart #5
All electric smart SUV range parked together - smart #1, smart #3 and smart #5

Smarter finance. Smarter drive.

With the smart #5 progressive adventurer, you’re getting standout design, impressive performance, and zero tailpipe emissions — all backed by a limited-time 0% finance offer*. Only until 31st December 2026.

 

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ModelsDiscover the smart family

Front three quarter view of a Dune Matte smart #5 electric SUV parked in front of a wood fence

   

Style meets ruggedness: smart #5

Explore beyond beaten paths with the multi-purpose smart #5. It effortlessly manoeuvres all your contemporary adventures — on any given day.

Test drive

Front three quarter view of a Ceramic Cream smart #3 electric SUV parked in front of a wood fence

   

Emotional meets casual: smart #3

Add an athletic touch to any journey with the elegant and exciting smart #3. It will make hearts race on long tours and through tight bends.

Discover

Front three quarter view of a Future Green smart #1 electric SUV parked in front of a wood fence

 

Versatility meets character: smart #1

Elevate the everyday with the highly adaptable smart #1. It infuses individual mobility with practical uniqueness.

Discover

smart #5 press reviews. What the experts have to say.

New Zealand’s top motoring journalists have had the opportunity to sample the smart #5 on local roads. They were impressed to say the least! See what they have to say.

Pan Motoring logo

“The new smart #5 BRABUS is here, and it might be one of the most
interesting performance EVs on the market right now!”

Watch the video review

EVs and Beyond logo

“Big, fun, and as quick as a Ferrari F40.”

Watch the video review

CarExpert NZ logo

“When it comes to the #5 Brabus specifically, you can count us as big
fans. Versatile, practical, fast and unique, the hotted-up flagship also
manages to be a bit of a charmer.”

Read the full article

Driven CarGuide logo

“All said, the #5 Brabus is a fun and thrilling car to pilot.”

Read the full article

Tarmac Life logo

“The #5 BRABUS completely rewrites what the smart brand
represents…it’s a genuinely premium electric SUV that happens
to deliver outrageous performance, impressive technology and
everyday practicality in one very stylish package.”

Read the full article

“It’s a good package this #5 Brabus; suitably powerful and premium,
sporty looking and practical.”

Read the full review

Pan Motoring logo

“The new smart #5 BRABUS is here,
and it might be one of the most
interesting performance EVs on the
market right now!”

Watch the video review

EVs and Beyond logo

“Big, fun, and as quick as a Ferrari F40.”

Watch the video review

CarExpert NZ logo

“When it comes to the #5 Brabus specifically,
you can count us as big fans. Versatile,
practical, fast and unique, the hotted-up
flagship also manages to be a bit of a charmer.”

Read the full article

Driven CarGuide logo

“All said, the #5 Brabus is a fun
and thrilling car to pilot.”

Read the full article

Tarmac Life logo

“The #5 BRABUS completely rewrites
what the smart brand represents…it’s
a genuinely premium electric SUV that
happens to deliver outrageous performance,
impressive technology and everyday
practicality in one very stylish package.”

Read the full article

Autotrader logo

“It’s a good package this #5 Brabus;
suitably powerful and premium,
sporty looking and practical.”

Read the full article