Summary
When electric cars have the same hardware, prices and practicality, they will likely be separated by styling, software and ownership elements attracting different customers.
So it goes with the return of Smart cars in Australia – not as original and tiny city cars, but clones of practical four-door EVs originally built by other brands.
The Smart #1 – pronounced “hashtag one” – has the same underpinnings as a few electric cars including the new Volvo EX30.
Smart will only be sold through three Mercedes dealerships in Australia – showrooms in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney owned and operated by international dealer giant LSH Auto.
There are two cars to choose from for now, the hatchback-shaped Smart #1 (pronounced “hashtag one”) we focused on, and the sleeker Smart #3.