2019 Smart EQ ForTwo Electric

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$23,900 - $30,000
Starting Price 

Year

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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on July 18, 2022

ProsConsWhat's New

Easily maneuver in the city.

Unimpressive interior quality.

Standard Level 1 charging cable included.

Uncomfortable ride quality.

Name changed to EQ fortwo from simply fortwo.

Abysmal range.

Specs & Features

$23,900

price

80 hp

horsepower

118 lb.-ft.

torque

1-Speed Direct Drive

transmission

electric RWD 1A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Belonging to the subcompact hatchback segment, the 2019 Smart EQ ForTwo carries all the qualities of a true electric vehicle. With a starting price of MSRP $23,900, the Smart EQ ForTwo offers 3 trims. This puts it in direct competition with cars like the BMW i3 electric, and the Fiat 500e. There aren't any powertrain options to explore here. The ForTwo is equipped with a single electric motor and a 17.6 kWh battery with a rated power output of 80 horsepower. In a straight line, the ForTwo clocks a 0-60 of 11 seconds. A 17.6 kWh battery can be found here, which gives the ForTwo a range of 58 miles. While the powertrain leaves you devoid of choices, the choice is instead offered through the 13 beautiful colors available for the car.

Buying Advice

The 2019 Smart EQ ForTwo comes renamed with minor changes for this model year. There are three trims offered and we recommend getting the mid-level Passion which offers better value compared to others.

Trims

    Pure
    $23,900 onwards
    • Engine: electric RWD 1A
    • Horsepower: 80 hp hp
    • Torque: 118 lb.-ft.
    • 0-60 mph: 11.38 sec
    • Top Speed: 81 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 109 mpg
    Passion
    $25,390 onwards
    • Engine: electric RWD 1A
    • Horsepower: 80 hp hp
    • Torque: 118 lb.-ft.
    • 0-60 mph: 11.38 sec
    • Top Speed: 81 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 109 mpg
    Prime
    $26,740 onwards
    • Engine: electric RWD 1A
    • Horsepower: 80 hp hp
    • Torque: 118 lb.-ft.
    • 0-60 mph: 11.38 sec
    • Top Speed: 81 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 109 mpg
    Base
    $30,000 Est. onwards
    • 15-Inch wheels
    • 3.5-inch monochrome display
    • 7-inch touch-screen display audio
    • Cruise control
    • Heated power side mirrors
    • Led daytime running lights
    • Panoramic sunroof
    • Rearview camera

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Price

$23,900- $30,000

Engine

electric

Rating

6.41

Horsepower

80 hp

Torque

118 lb.-ft.

Capacity

5

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2019 Smart EQ ForTwo Electric vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    11.8 sec--
    6.5 sec14.9 sec-
    7.5 sec15.1 sec90 mph
    9.6 sec-93 mph
    9.7 sec--

    2019 Smart EQ ForTwo Electric vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      SourceCompare
      124 mpg94 mpg108 mpg
      127 mpg122 mpg125 mpg
      127 mpg110 mpg119 mpg
      126 mpg111 mpg119 mpg
      124 mpg99 mpg112 mpg

      2019 Smart EQ ForTwo Electric vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        176.4 in.70.5 in.61.4 in.5.9 in.106.3 in.
        176 in.71.7 in.57.1 in.5.5 in.106.3 in.
        168.1 in.70.8 in.57.2 in.5 in.103.5 in.
        164 in.69.5 in.62.8 in.10 in.102.4 in.

        2019 Smart EQ ForTwo Electric vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          16.5 cu.ft.--
          16.9 cu.ft.94.4 cu.ft.56.6 cu.ft.
          22.8 cu.ft.-52.7 cu.ft.
          23.6 cu.ft.92.4 cu.ft.30 cu.ft.
          23 cu.ft.96.2 cu.ft.-

          2019 Smart EQ ForTwo Electric vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            -16.5 cu.ft.-
            -23 cu.ft.-
            52.7 cu.ft.22.8 cu.ft.52.7 cu.ft.
            81.4 cu.ft.16.9 cu.ft.56.6 cu.ft.
            30 cu.ft.23.6 cu.ft.30 cu.ft.

            2019 Smart EQ ForTwo Electric vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -3563 lbs.
              1020 lbs.3433 lbs.
              1025 lbs.3164 lbs.
              827 lbs.3459 lbs.