“As an inner-city driver, the Smart EQ makes plenty of sense. However, those looking to travel further afield may find it a little too limited, with a range that can’t quite make longer journeys a real-world possibility.”
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Model reviewed: Fortwo Electric Drive
Score: 6 / 10
“If you plan to use the tiny ForTwo as Smart intended – in a city – then the new Electric Drive model could well be the one to go for. A 100-mile range is acceptable enough for a city runabout, and an impressive 2.5-hour charging time means you won’t be hamstrung by lengthy periods plugged into the mains.”
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Score: 5 / 10
“Lightly revised city-car can still charm, but without hardware upgrades now looks well off the EV pace.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“Even if it is the cheapest electric car available in the UK, The Smart EQ Fortwo still seems somewhat pricey for what it offers. The Skoda Citigo-e iV is hardly any more expensive and comes with rear doors and seats, a better claimed 160-mile battery range and a less roly-poly drive.”
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Model reviewed: Fortwo Electric Drive
Score: 8 / 10
“Few cars we’ve driven feel so utterly fit for purpose as the Smart ForTwo and the addition of a genuinely usable electric drivetrain only amplifies its city suitability further. As a train station hack or urban road warrior, the ForTwo Electric Drive is a compelling ally.”
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Score: 6.2 / 10
“If you’re a member of the small audience the Smart EQ is aimed at, you’ll find it an appealing and competent car.”
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Score: 5 / 10
“If you’re looking for a tiny electric car that’ll take the city in its stride then the ForTwo is definitely worth a look – but only if you don’t need back seats.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 6 / 10
“The Smart EQ ForTwo Coupe was refreshed in 2020, and while the updated version retains all of the model’s charms, significant drawbacks also remain.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 5 / 10
“The Smart EQ ForTwo is the perfect car for city driving – compact, easy to drive and pure electric. The limited range will be an issue if you need to do longer journeys, but at least it charges quickly.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 6 / 10
“Turning the Smart Fortwo into an electric car was a good idea in principle, maximising its capabilities in the city and playing to its strengths of manoeuvrability and compactness. But the very limited range makes it even less versatile than the petrol-powered version, which was already compromised at higher speeds and in terms of its two-seat arrangement.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 5 / 10
“As one of the cheapest routes into an electric car, the Smart EQ Fortwo is a likeable choice. Its limited range will put off many buyers, as will its restricted practicality. But for its niche audience – urbanites who lives and work in the city – it’s a strong choice.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“Good EVs come in small packages, but this one is very compromised.”
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Score: 6.6 / 10
“The electric-only Smart is immensely fun around town.”
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“Could the Fortwo finally convert the masses to electric? Yes and no.”
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Score: 8 / 10
“This generation of Smart is the best yet. It looks good, drives well and the ride, if not the finest, is adequate for such a short wheelbase. This battery electric version doesn’t suffer much from its extra 140kg; it’s brisk, fun, and the range – if not exceptional – is practical for inner cities.”
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Model reviewed: ForTwo Electric Drive
“At just under £17k, the e-Smart is cheap for a full EV, but plenty of folks will baulk at shelling out that much for a car with only two seats and a boot less roomy than your jean pockets.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 4 / 10
“Nothing with doors offers such dinky dimensions that allow you to scoot through gaps and park so freely. That aside, the Smart EQ Fortwo’s lack of refinement, practicality and, by modern standards, electric range, limits it far more than other electric city cars.”
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“There are many likeable things about the Smart EQ Fortwo – such as its ultra-compact size, manoeuvrability and peppiness in town – but in practical terms it’s a challenge to live with.”
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