Compared to specimens that run on fossil fuels, electric cars are still very expensive. The Smart brochure proves this, because you can buy a brand new electric Smart for no less than € 23,995. Is the city car a bit in its stuff for that money?
Smart Forfour EQ Essential
€ 23,995
For some time Smart has switched completely to the electric power train. As a result, the basic price of roughly ten years ago (€ 8,450!) Is now almost three times as high. Funnily enough, Smart asks the same money for the smaller Fortwo as for the more generous Forfour. Only the convertible is slightly more expensive, with a basic price of € 26,995. All three body variants get in with the Essential version. For convenience, we highlight the four-door Forfour EQ today. Under the modest hood, an 82 hp electric motor works together with a 17.6 kWh battery. This brings the Forfour between 115 and 130 kilometers. According to Smart more than enough for the city car, in practice it may be a bit disappointing. We leave that to you. Charging goes with a maximum of 22 kW. This means that it will take around forty minutes before driving can be started again.
In terms of motorization, it frankly does not really end. And in terms of equipment? Smart offers two exterior colors for the exterior panels: black and white! The wheel arches are filled with 15-inch alloy wheels. The Essential further distinguishes itself from the rest by halogen headlamps in the nose, the lack of parking assistance in the rear bumper and the holes intended for the fog lamps filled with plastic trim. Inside, the central screen for the multimedia from the more luxurious versions makes room for an authentic radio without a touch screen. In terms of connectivity, this system has aux / usb and Bluetooth. Digital DAB + radio is also available. The seats are covered with a leather look material. In terms of facilities, the buyer also receives automatic air conditioning, electrically adjustable exterior mirrors and a driver’s seat that is adjustable in height. An active brake assistant must help prevent an accident.
Those who still have an extra € 1,500 left for their Smart can switch to the Comfort version. The Forfour comes with 16-inch wheels, the more extensive multimedia system with navigation, parking sensors and a center armrest.
Soon the Forfour will compete against the Skoda Citigo-e iV and MG ZS EV in a trio test.