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Smart EQ fortwo cabrio

Years of Production
When the car first came out and when they stopped making it
2020 - 2023
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 fortwo cabrio 2019

Trims

Discontinued
fortwo coupe 2019 fortwo cabrio 2019 forfour 2019 fortwo coupe fortwo cabrio forfour

Smart EQ fortwo cabrio

Photo of Smart EQ fortwo cabrio (1 slide)

Technical Specifications of Smart EQ fortwo cabrio

General Info

Years of Production
When the car first came out and when they stopped making it
2020 - 2023
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)
Cabriolet Smart EQ fortwo cabrio

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.
Type 1 (J1772)
Type 1 (J1772) charge port

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)
11.7 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)
106.1 in
Width
Car's body width including or excluding side mirrors
with Mirrors
w/o Mirrors
65.5 in 65.5 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)
73.7 in

Cargo and Towing

Number of Seats
Total passenger capacity of the car (including driver)
2
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
9.2 ft3 12 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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Charging Smart EQ fortwo cabrio

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

Last Updated:
March 10, 2024
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About Smart EQ fortwo cabrio

The Smart EQ fortwo cabrio is an all-electric rear-wheel drive cabriolet. It came out in 2020. Smart stopped making the fortwo cabrio in 2023 and replaced it with the Smart EQ fortwo cabrio 2019. The car is not available on the US market.

The Smart EQ fortwo cabrio has a 17.6 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 71 mi on a single charge. The car has an average efficiency of 23.5 kWh per 100 miles (or 235 Wh/mile) — ranked №555 out of 566 electric vehicles.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast is Smart EQ fortwo cabrio

The Smart EQ fortwo cabrio can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 11.7 seconds (ranked â„–482 out of 572 electric vehicles) and reach a top speed of 81 mph.

The car’s powertrain delivers up to 61 kW (82 hp) of power and 118 lb-ft of torque.

Real-world range of Smart EQ fortwo cabrio

The real-world range of the Smart EQ fortwo cabrio is 64–78 miles (ranked №561 out of 572 electric vehicles) — depending on several factors, including:

  • Speed: Higher speeds deplete the battery faster.
  • Temperature: Extreme cold and hot weather impacts range.
  • Terrain: Hilly or mountainous terrain reduces range.
  • Driving style: Aggressive driving with frequent acceleration and braking consumes more energy.
  • Use of features: Features like climate control and media system also affect range.

It's important to remember that these are just estimates, and your actual range may vary. It's always best to factor in these various factors when planning your trip and be prepared for potential charging stops.

Plan your trips using the EV Navigation interactive map.

Smart EQ fortwo cabrio charge port type?

The Smart EQ fortwo cabrio in the USA is equipped with a Type 1 (J1772) charging port. You can charge it conveniently at home using a standard outlet, or utilize any public AC charging station with the appropriate cable. However, the car's built-in charger (inverter) limits the maximum AC charging speed to 4.6 kW, which translates to roughly 18 miles of range added per hour.

For faster charging, use DC fast-charging stations. The Smart EQ fortwo cabrio 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 fortwo cabrio dimensions and weight?

Here are the dimensions and weight for the Smart EQ fortwo cabrio:

  • Length: 106.1 in
  • Width: 65.5 in (including side mirrors) or 65.5 in (excluding side mirrors)
  • Height: 61.2 in
  • Wheelbase: 73.7 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 fortwo cabrio cargo capacity?

The rear cargo area of the Smart EQ fortwo cabrio provides 9.2 cubic feet of space when the rear seats are upright (ranked â„–491 out of 572 electric vehicles).

Folding these seats down unlocks a maximum cargo capacity of 12 cubic feet (ranked â„–491 out of 572 electric vehicles).

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

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

Ratings

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NEDC
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0-60 mph
Torque
Power
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  1. 118 lb-ft 0% Smart EQ forfour 2019
  2. 118 lb-ft 0% Smart EQ fortwo cabrio 2019
  3. 118 lb-ft 0% Smart EQ forfour
  4. 118 lb-ft 0% Smart EQ fortwo coupe
  5. 118 lb-ft Smart EQ fortwo cabrio
  6. 118 lb-ft 0% Renault TWINGO E-TECH
  7. 118 lb-ft 0% Smart ForFour Electric Drive
  8. 118 lb-ft 0% Smart ForTwo Cabrio Electric Drive
  9. 118 lb-ft 0% Smart ForTwo Electric Drive
  1. 82 hp 0% Smart EQ forfour 2019
  2. 82 hp 0% Smart EQ fortwo cabrio 2019
  3. 82 hp 0% Smart EQ forfour
  4. 82 hp 0% Smart EQ fortwo coupe
  5. 82 hp Smart EQ fortwo cabrio
  6. 82 hp 0% Renault TWINGO E-TECH
  7. 80 hp -2.4% Smart ForTwo Electric Drive
  8. 80 hp -2.4% Smart ForTwo Cabrio Electric Drive
  9. 80 hp -2.4% Smart ForFour Electric Drive

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