Smart #1 Power and battery

Faults and Technical chat for the Smart #1
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From what we know so far, The Smart #1 SUV will be powered by a 268 hp single electric motor, sending all its power to the rear wheels. It will get a 70 kWh battery for a range of about 500 kilometers. Chinese media say it will be equipped with over-the-air (OTA) update technology.

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From Auto Express:

Smart has not issued technical information but the SEA platform is said to support battery sizes between 58kWh and 100kWh; the #1 is likely to offer a battery around 70kWh, giving a real-world range of more than 200 miles.

While the platform can also accommodate dual-motor set-ups producing more than 500bhp, the Smart is likely to have a single motor offering around 260bhp mounted at the rear, which will help deliver a typically tight turning circle.
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