The smart #2 brings the fortwo back to life: here’s the new two-seater electric car set to arrive in 2027

The return of one of smart’s most iconic urban cars is getting closer by the day. After years of launching increasingly larger vehicles, the brand is working on a new smart #2 that revives the philosophy of its original small two-seater model, featuring a two-door body and dimensions designed for easy navigation through cities.

The latest images released by the manufacturer reveal new details of its design, with a standout color scheme and various elements reminiscent of the historic smart fortwo. This new model will carry on its legacy, though adapted to the brand’s new electric era.

The smart #2 brings back the essence of the fortwo

The new smart #2 retains the two-door, two-seater layout that made the fortwo an especially practical option for urban commuting, allowing it to be parked in almost any spot. Its design features a red body with a black roof, while the headlights include LED daytime running lights and integrated projectors.

The front features a large lower opening for cooling and a grille with small, rounded holes. Vertical air inlets appear on both sides of the bumper, adding character to the overall design. The brand aims to retain some distinctive features of its predecessor while adopting a more modern appearance.

The two-tone body is paired with conventional door handles and 15 or 16 inch tires, depending on the chosen configuration. At the rear, the roof has a small spoiler, and the headlights take on an irregular circular shape, with two light strips inside that reinforce the model’s visual identity.

With dimensions typical of a very small urban car, the smart #2 is 2.75 meters long, 1.67 meters wide, and 1.56 meters high. The wheelbase measures 1.88 meters, keeping the new model true to the fortwo’s philosophy of occupying minimal space and enabling easy maneuvering in narrow streets and limited parking spaces.

In terms of mechanical specifications, the information released so far indicates a rear electric motor with 60 kW (82 hp), paired with a battery having a capacity of 35.8 kWh and using LFP chemistry. The range claimed under China’s CLTC cycle is 410 kilometers, though this figure should still be viewed with caution until the final European homologation data are available.

Based on our estimates, the equivalent range would be around 357 kilometers under the CLTC cycle, with the actual range likely around 250 kilometers considering an average power consumption of 14 kWh per 100 kilometers. Charging times will also need to be considered, but Smart has announced that it can charge from 10% to 80% in about 20 minutes.

The world premiere of the smart #2 is scheduled for next Monday, October 12, at the Paris Motor Show, with its market launch expected in 2027. It is a different model designed to meet the mobility needs of many people in urban areas, and its success will largely depend on the price Geely sets for it.