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Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe

Years of Production
When the car first came out and when they stopped making it
2012 - 2016
This car is not available on the US market right now, but you can still compare it with other cars.
In 2020 this car was replaced by: Smart EQ fortwo coupe

Trims

Discontinued
ED2 fortwo coupe ED3 fortwo coupe

Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe

Photo of Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe (1 slide)

Technical Specifications of Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe

General Info

Years of Production
When the car first came out and when they stopped making it
2012 - 2016
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 Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe

Range and Efficiency

Range EPA
Estimated range on a full battery according to official EPA ratings (USA)
68 mi
Range NEDC
Range according to NEDC ratings. NEDC is an old standard, replaced by WLTP after September 2018.
90 mi
Efficiency
Energy consumption per distance driven. Lower figures indicate better efficiency.
kWh/100 mi
Wh/mi
24.6 kWh 246 Wh

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
3.6 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
74 hp (55 kW) 96 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)
78 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
61.4 in No Data
Height
Car's body height (from ground to highest point)
60.7 in
Wheelbase
Distance between centers of front and rear wheels (affects ride and handling)
73.5 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
2108 lb
Cargo Volume
Trunk: cargo capacity (rear seats up).
Max: cargo capacity (rear seats folded).
Frunk: cargo capacity in the front hood.
Trunk
Max
Frunk
8 ft3 No Data 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 Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe

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 (~7 mph)

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 (~9 mph)

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%
03 h 06 min (~13 mph)
Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (3.6 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%
03 h 06 min (~13 mph)
Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (3.6 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%
03 h 06 min (~13 mph)
Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (3.6 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%
03 h 06 min (~13 mph)
Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (3.6 kW)
Last Updated:
March 10, 2024
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About Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe

The Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe is an all-electric rear-wheel drive hatchback. It came out in 2012 replacing the older Smart Electric Drive ED2 fortwo coupe. Smart stopped making the ED3 fortwo coupe in 2016 and replaced it with the Smart EQ fortwo coupe. The car is not available on the US market.

The Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe has a 17.6 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 68 mi on a single charge. The car has an average efficiency of 24.6 kWh per 100 miles (or 246 Wh/mile) — ranked №567 out of 575 electric vehicles.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast is Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe

The Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe achieves a 0 to 60 mph acceleration in 12.5 seconds (placing it at â„–528 among 575 electric vehicles) and attains a maximum speed of 78 mph.

Its powertrain provides a power output of up to 55 kW (74 hp) and a torque of 96 lb-ft.

Real-world range of Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe

Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe achieves a real-world range of 61–75 miles, placing it at №567 among 575 electric vehicles. However, this range is subject to several influences:

  • Speed: Traveling at higher speeds reduces battery life.
  • Temperature: Extreme cold or hot weather can affect range.
  • Terrain: Hilly or mountainous landscapes decrease range.
  • Driving habits: Aggressive driving with frequent acceleration and braking consumes more energy.
  • Feature usage: Climate control and media systems also influence range.

It's important to acknowledge that these are estimations, and your actual driving range may differ. Consider these factors when planning your trip and be ready for potential charging stops.

Utilize the interactive EV Navigation map for trip planning assistance.

Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe charge port type?

The Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe in the USA comes with a Type 1 (J1772) charging port. It can be charged at home using a standard domestic socket or at any public AC charging station with the compatible cable. It's important to note that the car's on-board charger (inverter) limits the maximum AC charging rate to 3.6 kW, resulting in approximately 13 miles of range added per hour of charging.

The car doesn't support DC charging

Use our Charging calculator to estimate charging time, rate, and cost.

Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe dimensions and weight?

Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe comes in the following dimensions:

  • Length: 106.1 in
  • Width: 61.4 in (including side mirrors) or N/A in (excluding side mirrors)
  • Height: 60.7 in
  • Wheelbase: 73.5 in (distance between the center of the front and rear wheels)
  • Curb weight: 2108 lbs (weight of the empty car, no people or cargo)
Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe cargo capacity?

The rear cargo area of the Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe provides 8 cubic feet of space when the rear seats are upright (ranked â„–515 out of 575 electric vehicles).

Folding these seats down unlocks a maximum cargo capacity of N/A cubic feet (ranked â„–515 out of 575 electric vehicles).

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

Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe towing capacity?
The car isn’t officially rated for towing.

Ratings

3.8

Design

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2.7

Performance

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3.1

Desirability

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Compare Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe with Similar Cars

Smart EQ fortwo coupe 2019

Discontinued
2018 - 2019
Price (USA)
No Data
EPA Range
No Data
0-60 mph
11.3 sec
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EPA
NEDC
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  5. 68 mi Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe
  6. 63 mi -7.4% Smart Electric Drive ED2 fortwo coupe
  7. 59 mi -13.2% Mitsubishi i-Miev
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  2. 95 mi +5.5% Smart EQ forfour
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  4. 93 mi +3.4% Citroen C-Zero
  5. 90 mi Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe
  6. 84 mi -6.9% Smart Electric Drive ED2 fortwo coupe

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0-60 mph
Torque
Power
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  3. 12.5 s 0% Smart EQ forfour 2019
  4. 12.5 s 0% Smart EQ forfour
  5. 12.5 s Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe
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  1. 118 lb-ft +22.9% Smart EQ fortwo cabrio 2019
  2. 118 lb-ft +22.9% Smart EQ forfour
  3. 118 lb-ft +22.9% Smart EQ fortwo cabrio
  4. 118 lb-ft +22.9% Smart EQ fortwo coupe
  5. 96 lb-ft Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe
  6. 92 lb-ft -4.2% Dacia Spring Electric
  7. 89 lb-ft -7.3% Smart Electric Drive ED2 fortwo coupe
  1. 80 hp +8.1% Smart ForTwo Cabrio Electric Drive
  2. 80 hp +8.1% Smart ForFour Electric Drive
  3. 80 hp +8.1% VW e-Up! 18.7 kWh
  4. 76 hp +2.7% Renault MASTER E-TECH
  5. 74 hp Smart Electric Drive ED3 fortwo coupe
  6. 67 hp -9.5% Citroen e-Berlingo Multispace
  7. 66 hp -10.8% Mitsubishi i-Miev
  8. 64 hp -13.5% Citroen C-Zero
  9. 63 hp -14.9% Peugeot iOn

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