Smart #2 EV enters global testing ahead of Paris Motor Show debut
Smart says the two-seat EV is undergoing chassis, safety and durability validation as it targets a production debut in October.
- On July 20, Smart announced the all-electric #2 micro car has entered global physical testing, with camouflaged prototypes undergoing validation ahead of the vehicle's world debut at the Paris Motor Show in October.
- Styled by the Mercedes-Benz Global Design Team, the 2027 Smart #2 is touted as the "reinvented two-seater city car" delivering "unmatched urban agility, driving stability, elevated NVH refinement, and uncompromising safety."
- Official images show the prototype undergoing "rigorous" development testing at the company's proving grounds, featuring a rear-wheel-drive configuration and the next-generation "tridion safety cell" designed to maintain high protection.
- Smart targets a premium driving experience to distinguish the #2 from competitors like the BYD Atto 1 and Hyundai Inster, emphasizing a "serene cabin experience" and optimal noise reduction through tyre compound testing.
- The brand operates as a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and the Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, though final production specifications remain unconfirmed despite the concept version previously referencing a 400 km range target.
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The Smart #2 is currently undergoing a worldwide test program. Its official world premiere is scheduled for October 2026 at the Paris Motor Show.
Smart #2 EV enters global testing ahead of Paris Motor Show debut
Smart #2 EV begins global physical testing ahead of its October 2026 Paris Motor Show production debut. Final specifications and pricing remain undisclosed. The post Smart #2 EV enters global testing ahead of Paris Motor Show debut appeared first on CarNewsChina.com.
The German engineers are fine-tuning the driving experience on board the electric city hall. It will be presented at the Paris Motor Show.
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