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2017 Smart ForTwo Electric

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Rating8.9

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Compact Hatchback
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$23,800 - $29,000
Starting Price 

Year

Body Style

HatchbackElectric
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Easy to drive in tight spaces

Ride quality can be uncomfortable on bad roads

The convertible version is all new for 2017

Well designed interior

Rear visibility is limited due to the convertible roof

The smartphone can be used as a primary touchscreen

Quick acceleration in traffic

Specs & Features

$23,800

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 2017 Smart ForTwo Electric Hatchback carries all the qualities of a true electric vehicle. With a starting price of MSRP $25,290, the Smart ForTwo Electric offers 3 trims. This puts it in direct competition with cars like the Nissan Leaf and the Chevrolet Bolt EV. There aren#39;t any powertrain options to explore here. The ForTwo Electric is equipped with a single motor setup and a 17.6 kWh battery with a rated power output of 80 horsepower. Through this setup, the ForTwo Electric gets a range of 58 miles In a straight line, the ForTwo Electric clocks a 0-60 of 11 seconds. While the powertrain leaves you devoid of choices, the choice is instead offered through the 10 beautiful colors available for the car.

Buying Advice

The mid-range Passion trim is the bang for your buck and offers features like alloy wheels, black exterior trim, contrasting, interior upholstery, a height-adjustable driver seat, heated and power-adjustable mirrors, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a retractable cargo cover, and an additional storage compartment in the center console.

Trims

    Pure
    $23,800 onwards
    • Engine: electric RWD 1A
    • Horsepower: 80 hp hp
    • Torque: 118 lb.-ft.
    • 0-60 mph: 9.8 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 109 mpg
    Passion
    $25,290 onwards
    • Engine: electric RWD 1A
    • Horsepower: 80 hp hp
    • Torque: 118 lb.-ft.
    • 0-60 mph: 9 sec
    • Top Speed: 77 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 109 mpg
    Prime
    $26,640 onwards
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers

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8.9
2017 Smart ForTwo Electric

Price

$23,800- $29,000

Engine

electric

Rating

8.94

Horsepower

80 hp

Torque

118 lb.-ft.

Capacity

2

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2017 Smart ForTwo Electric vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		9.8 sec--
    		6.5 sec15 sec-
    		8.4 sec16.7 sec88 mph
    		9.6 sec--
    		9.7 sec17.3 sec-
    		13 sec20.7 sec91 mph
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    2017 Smart ForTwo Electric vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      		SourceCompare
      		124 mpg94 mpg109 mpg
      		126 mpg111 mpg119 mpg
      		127 mpg110 mpg119 mpg
      		124 mpg101 mpg113 mpg
      		121 mpg102 mpg112 mpg
      		121 mpg103 mpg112 mpg

      2017 Smart ForTwo Electric vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		106.1 in.74.5 in.61.2 in.4 in.73.5 in.
        		175 in.69.7 in.61 in.6.3 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.6 in.102.4 in.
        		144.7 in.62.4 in.63.6 in.6.1 in.100.4 in.
        		142.4 in.64.1 in.60.1 in.4.5 in.90.6 in.

        2017 Smart ForTwo Electric vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		7.8 cu.ft.-7.8 cu.ft.
          		7 cu.ft.78.6 cu.ft.10 cu.ft.
          		22.8 cu.ft.93.5 cu.ft.52.7 cu.ft.
          		13.2 cu.ft.84.7 cu.ft.50.4 cu.ft.
          		23.6 cu.ft.92.4 cu.ft.30 cu.ft.
          		16.9 cu.ft.81.4 cu.ft.7.1 cu.ft.

          2017 Smart ForTwo Electric vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            		SourceCompare
            		7.8 cu.ft.7.8 cu.ft.7.8 cu.ft.
            		30 cu.ft.23.6 cu.ft.30 cu.ft.
            		83.1 cu.ft.7 cu.ft.10 cu.ft.
            		50.4 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.50.4 cu.ft.
            		52.7 cu.ft.22.8 cu.ft.52.7 cu.ft.
            		15.4 cu.ft.16.9 cu.ft.7.1 cu.ft.

            2017 Smart ForTwo Electric vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		-2050 lbs.
              		1108 lbs.3323 lbs.
              		-2579 lbs.
              		-2980 lbs.
              		976 lbs.2455 lbs.
              		-3563 lbs.

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              MPG Combined : 34 mpg

              0-60 : 9.8 sec

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              2017 Smart ForTwo Electric

              Horsepower : 80 hp

              MPG Combined : 109 mpg

              0-60 : 9.8 sec

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