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smart's new Mid-Size All-Electric SUV the #5 Makes European Premiere
smart is celebrating the European premiere of the new #5, marking the introduction of the brand’s first premium mid-size all-electric SUV. Powered by an 800-volt platform, the #5 delivers significantly extended range and ultra-fast charging capabilities.
The entry-level model, the smart #5 Pro, comes equipped with a 76 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery (LFP), and offers advanced comfort features, a panoramic halo roof, seamless connectivity, and driver assistance systems.
From the smart #5 Pro+ onwards, all models are powered by a 100-kWh lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide battery (NCM) and built on an advanced 800-volt platform, delivering a range of up to 366 miles (WLTP) and fast charging capabilities.
The 100-kWh battery delivers up to 400 kW DC charging power and supports fast 4C charging, allowing it to be charged from 10% to 80% in just 18 minutes under optimal conditions.
In addition, the smart #5 features advanced driver assistance systems and an intelligent cockpit.
Dirk Adelmann, CEO of smart Europe, says: “We are proud to launch the smart #5 as our first-ever mid-size family SUV in Europe, built on an advanced 800V platform for superior efficiency and performance. As our most versatile model to date, the smart #5 combines range, usability, and future-proof technology. This milestone showcases our international team’s innovation and engineering expertise.”
The international smart joint venture was established between Mercedes-Benz AG and Geely Automobile Co., Ltd.