Smart #1 EV to come in three variants; est. price begins at RM 200k

KUALA LUMPUR: The German EV maker ‘smart’ has buckled up to cause a stir in the Malaysian electric vehicle market. After launching the “Hello smart app” last week, it has now started accepting bookings for its first electric car, the smart #1. 

The automaker offers the EV in three variants - Pro, Premium, and Brabus at an estimated price range of between RM 200,000 and RM 250,000. Interested folks can book the EV through the Hello smart app by paying a refundable amount of RM 1,000. For the first 501 bookings, smart Malaysia is offering free charging credits worth RM 1,001, to be provided upon delivery of the EV.

The smart #1 Pro features a chic design with low drag 19" Alloy Wheels and a Panoramic Halo Roof. It comes powered by a 272 PS/343 Nm RWD electric motor and a 49-kWh LFP battery pack, offering a WLTP-claimed driving range of 315 km.

The smart #1 Premium sets itself apart with an Illuminated front grille, CyberSparksLED + Matrix headlamps, and a bigger 66kWh NMC battery that lets the EV run for 440 km on a single charge.

The smart #1 BRABUS, on the other hand, is a high-performance supercar that boasts a striking exterior design and an elevated interior. It is powered by a dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain generating a maximum power of 428 PS and 543 Nm, enabling the car to run from 0 to 100 kmph in 3.9 seconds. 

Just like the Premium version, the Brabus trim is also equipped with a 66kWh NMC battery, which offers a range of 400 km.

The exterior and interior colour choices include - 

Variant	Exterior	Interior
smart #1 Pro	Digital White, Laser Red, Cyber Silver, Quantum Blue, and Future Green	"After Dark" trim with Eclipse Black Roof
smart #1 Premium	Digital White, Laser Red, Cyber Silver, Quantum Blue, Future Green, Atom Grey Matte and Lumen Yellow	Two-tone white and black "Dark Matter" trim (Atom Grey Matte with a body coloured roof)
smart #1 Brabus	Atom Grey Matte, Meta Black, and Cyber Silver with Radiant Red roof Digital White, Laser Red, and Cyber Silver with a Black roof Atom Grey Matte with an exclusive matte body-colored roof	'BRABUS' interior

Alongside opening the EV’s ordering books, smart has also signed an enhanced Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with PROTON in China. For those who are not aware, Proton’s subsidiary Pro-net is the official importer and distributor of smart EVs for Malaysia and Thailand. 

The event was graced by Dr Li Chunrong, CEO, PROTON, Roslan bin Abdullah, Deputy CEO, PROTON, and Malaysian delegates including representatives from MITI, MIDA, MGTC and MARii.

Zhang Qiang, Chief Executive Officer of smart Malaysia said, ‘We are proud to be at the forefront of the smart brand’s arrival in the ASEAN region, as smart Automobile announces its first delivery ceremony for the smart #1 in Malaysia. This milestone means that smart Malaysia is now ready to begin delivering the vehicle to customers in Q4 this year, with our 9 dealerships gearing up to welcome them. We are also excited to announce our #1 Early Bird benefit program, which will reward customers who grab this opportunity to be among the first owners of the smart #1. As we continue to blaze a trail in the region’s EV market, we invite everyone to join us on this exciting journey of smart and sustainable mobility.’’

Also read: Malaysia-bound Smart #3 EV launched in China