Smart EQ forfour

Years of Production
When the car first came out and when they stopped making it
2020 - 2022
This car is not available on the US market right now, but you can still compare it with other cars.
In 2018 this car was replaced by: Smart EQ forfour 2019

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Smart EQ forfour

Technical Specifications of Smart EQ forfour

General Info

Years of Production
When the car first came out and when they stopped making it
2020 - 2022
Country of Manufacture
Country where final assembly of the car took place.
France
Current Status
Announced (planned), Pre-order (reservations open), Produced (on sale), Discontinued (no longer made)
Discontinued
Body Style
Refers to the car's shape & design (sedan, SUV, hatchback)
Hatchback Smart EQ forfour

Range and Efficiency

Range EPA
Estimated range on a full battery according to official EPA ratings (USA)
No Data
Range WLTP
Range according to WLTP ratings.
TEL: car in its lightest configuration.
TEH: car in its heaviest configuration.
TEL
TEH
81 mi No Data
Efficiency
Energy consumption per distance driven. Lower figures indicate better efficiency.
kWh/100 mi
Wh/mi
No Data No Data

Battery and Charging

Battery Capacity
Nominal: total amount of energy the car’s battery can hold. Usable: actual amount of energy you can access.
Nominal
Usable
17.6 kWh 16.7 kWh
Max Charging Power
Max electric power the car can accept for charging, determined by its on-board charger (AC) and battery (DC)
AC
DC
4.6 kW 22 kW
Charge Port
The car's charge port type. It affects charging speed and station compatibility.

Performance

Drive Type
Which wheels are powered (all, rear, or front) by the electric motor(s)
RWD
Engine
Torque: pulling force of the engine. Power: how quickly it can turn the wheels with that force.
Power
Torque
82 hp (61 kW) 118 lb-ft
0-60 mph
Acceleration time from 0 to 60 mph (USA) or 0 to 100 km/h (Europe)
12.5 s
Top Speed
The fastest the car can go (maximum speed)
81 mph
0.00 s
00 mph

Dimensions

Length
Car's body length (front to back bumper)
137.6 in
Width
Car's body width including or excluding side mirrors
with Mirrors
w/o Mirrors
65.6 in 65.6 in
Height
Car's body height (from ground to highest point)
61.2 in
Wheelbase
Distance between centers of front and rear wheels (affects ride and handling)
98.2 in

Cargo and Towing

Number of Seats
Total passenger capacity of the car (including driver)
4
Curb Weight
Car's weight without passengers or cargo
No Data
Cargo Volume
Trunk: cargo capacity (rear seats up).
Max: cargo capacity (rear seats folded).
Frunk: cargo capacity in the front hood.
Trunk
Max
Frunk
6.5 ft3 34.4 ft3 No Data
Towing Capacity
Maximum weight the car can tow safely with a trailer that has its own brakes
No Data
Last Updated:
March 10, 2024
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How Far Can You Go in Smart EQ forfour

The map shows how far you can go with a fully-charged battery:
  • Light area: Round trip
  • Dark area: One-way trip
For the most accurate results, please allow the widget to use your location.

Charging Smart EQ forfour

Slow (AC)
Fast (DC)

Home and Office (AC) Charging

NEMA 5-15

Socket specs
Socket specs
120 V, 15 A, 1-phase
Socket output
Socket output
1.8 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
06 h 11 min

NEMA 5-20

Socket specs
Socket specs
120 V, 20 A, 1-phase
Socket output
Socket output
2.4 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
04 h 38 min

NEMA 6-20

Socket specs
Socket specs
240 V, 20 A, 1-phase
Socket output
Socket output
4.8 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
02 h 25 min
Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (4.6 kW)

NEMA 14-30

Socket specs
Socket specs
240 V, 30 A, 1-phase
Socket output
Socket output
7.2 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
02 h 25 min
Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (4.6 kW)

NEMA 14-50

Socket specs
Socket specs
240 V, 50 A, 1-phase
Socket output
Socket output
12 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
02 h 25 min
Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (4.6 kW)

NEMA 6-50

Socket specs
Socket specs
240 V, 50 A, 1-phase
Socket output
Socket output
12 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
02 h 25 min
Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (4.6 kW)

Fast (DC) Charging

CCS DC 50 kW

Socket output
Socket output
50 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 32 min
Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (22 kW)

CCS DC 100 kW

Socket output
Socket output
100 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 32 min
Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (22 kW)

CCS DC 150 kW

Socket output
Socket output
150 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 32 min
Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (22 kW)

CCS DC 200 kW

Socket output
Socket output
200 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 32 min
Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (22 kW)

CCS DC 250 kW

Socket output
Socket output
250 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 32 min
Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (22 kW)

CCS DC 350 kW

Socket output
Socket output
350 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 32 min
Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (22 kW)

Supercharger V2 Split (75 kW)

Socket output
Socket output
75 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 32 min
Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (22 kW)

Supercharger V2 (150 kW)

Socket output
Socket output
150 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 32 min
Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (22 kW)

Supercharger V3 (250 kW)

Socket output
Socket output
250 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 32 min
Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (22 kW)

CHAdeMO DC 50 kW

Socket output
Socket output
50 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
00 h 32 min
Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (22 kW)
Last Updated:
March 10, 2024
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About Smart EQ forfour

The Smart EQ forfour is an all-electric rear-wheel drive hatchback. It came out in 2020. Smart stopped making the forfour in 2022 and replaced it with the Smart EQ forfour 2019. The car is not available on the US market.

The Smart EQ forfour has a 17.6 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 70 mi on a single charge. The car has an average efficiency of 23.9 kWh per 100 miles (or 239 Wh/mile) — ranked №557 out of 566 electric vehicles.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast is Smart EQ forfour

The Smart EQ forfour achieves a 0 to 60 mph acceleration in 12.5 seconds (placing it at â„–517 among 572 electric vehicles) and attains a maximum speed of 81 mph.

Its powertrain provides a power output of up to 61 kW (82 hp) and a torque of 118 lb-ft.

Real-world range of Smart EQ forfour

The estimated real-world range for Smart EQ forfour falls between 63–77 miles, ranking it №563 out of 572 electric vehicles. Several conditions can influence this range:

  • Speed: The battery drains faster at higher speeds.
  • Temperature: Extreme temperatures can impact range.
  • Terrain: Range is reduced on hilly or mountainous terrain.
  • Driving style: Aggressive driving behaviors, such as frequent acceleration and braking, decrease efficiency.
  • Feature utilization: Climate control and media system usage also affect range.

These figures are approximations, and your actual driving range may vary. When planning trips, consider these factors and be prepared for potential charging stops.

For trip planning assistance, utilize the EV Navigation interactive map.

Smart EQ forfour charge port type?

For faster charging, use DC fast-charging stations. The Smart EQ forfour supports a maximum DC charging rate of 22 kW, but it's important to note that battery temperature and current charge level can affect the actual charging speed you'll experience.

To estimate charging time, rate, and cost, you can use our Charging calculator.

Smart EQ forfour dimensions and weight?

The size and weight specifications for Smart EQ forfour are as follows:

  • Length: 137.6 in
  • Width: 65.6 in (including side mirrors) or 65.6 in (excluding side mirrors)
  • Height: 61.2 in
  • Wheelbase: 98.2 in (distance between the center of the front and rear wheels)
  • Curb weight: N/A lbs (weight of the empty car, no people or cargo)
Smart EQ forfour cargo capacity?

The rear cargo area of the Smart EQ forfour provides 6.5 cubic feet of space when the rear seats are upright (ranked â„–516 out of 572 electric vehicles).

Folding these seats down unlocks a maximum cargo capacity of 34.4 cubic feet (ranked â„–516 out of 572 electric vehicles).

The car doesn’t have a “frunk” (front trunk).

Smart EQ forfour towing capacity?
The car isn’t officially rated for towing.

Ratings

3.2

Design

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2.5

Performance

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2.9

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