Smart 5

Smart #5
Overview
ManufacturerSmart Automobile
Also calledSmart Jingling #5 (China)
Production2024–present
AssemblyChina: Huzhou, Zhejiang
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size crossover SUV (D)
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
PlatformPMA2+ platform (BEV)
GEA Evo platform (PHEV)
RelatedGeely Galaxy E8
Zeekr 007
Zeekr 7X
Powertrain
Electric motor1× or 2× permanent magnet synchronous[1]
Power output
  • 335–358 hp (340–363 PS; 250–267 kW) (RWD)
  • 579–637 hp (587–646 PS; 432–475 kW) (AWD)
Battery
Range549 km (341 mi) (WLTP)
Brabus 740 km (460 mi) (CLTC)
Plug-in chargingV2L: 3.3 kW
400 kW DC
22 kW AC
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,900 mm (114.2 in)[2]
Length4,705 mm (185.2 in)[2]
Width1,920 mm (75.6 in)[2]
Height1,705 mm (67.1 in)[2]
Curb weight2,450 kg (5,401 lb)[2]

The Smart #5 (stylised as "smart #5") is a battery electric and plug-in hybrid mid-size crossover SUV developed and produced by Smart Automobile, a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz Group and Geely Holding. It will be the third vehicle produced by the joint venture.

The vehicle is built on two different platforms developed by Geely, the BEV variant is based on the Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) electric vehicle platform[3], the EHD (PHEV variant) is built on Global Intelligent New Energy Architecture (GEA).[4]

In China, the model is marketed as the Smart Jingling #5 (Chinese: 精灵#5; pinyin: Jingling Wuhao; lit. 'Elf #5').

Overview

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The #5 was first previewed by the Smart Concept #5 concept car at Auto China in April 2024.[5][6]

The production version was unveiled on 13 June 2024.[7][8] It is offered with four powertrain options.[2]

Safety

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Euro NCAP test results
smart #5 Pro (2025)[9]
Test Points %
Overall: StarStarStarStarStar
Adult occupant: 35.5 88%
Child occupant: 46.0 93%
Pedestrian: 53.2 84%
Safety assist: 16.7 92%

Specifications

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#5 EHD (China only) #5 Pro #5 Pro+ #5 Pulse #5 Brabus
Production period from 09/2025 from 04/2025
Engine specifications
Engine type I4 petrol engine + rear electric motor Rear electric motor Front and rear electric motor
Displacement 1,499 cc
Motor design Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Max. power (ICE) 120 kW (163 PS; 161 hp)
Max. power (electric motor) 200 kW (272 PS; 268 hp) 250 kW (340 PS; 335 hp) 267 kW (363 PS; 358 hp) 432 kW (588 PS; 579 hp) 475 kW (646 PS; 637 hp)
Max. torque (ICE) 255 N⋅m (188 lb⋅ft)
Max. torque (electric motor) 380 N⋅m (280 lb⋅ft) 373 N⋅m (275 lb⋅ft) 643 N⋅m (474 lb⋅ft) 710 N⋅m (524 lb⋅ft)
Drivetrain
Drive configuration All-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive All-wheel drive
Transmission 3-speed hybrid transmission Single-speed fixed gear
Battery
Cell chemistry LFP NMC
Energy capacity 20 kWh 41 kWh 76 kWh
(74 kWh usable)
100 kWh
(94 kWh usable)
Performance
Electric range (WLTP) 208 km (129 mi) 465 km (289 mi) 590 km (367 mi) 540 km (336 mi)
Fuel/energy consumption
per 100 km (WLTP, combined)
0.5 L petrol 18.5 kWh 18.4 kWh 19.9 kWh
Acceleration, 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) 7.2 s 6.9 s 6.5 s 4.9 s 3.8 s
Top speed 185 km/h (115 mph) 200 km/h (124 mph) 210 km/h (130 mph)
Max. charging power (AC) 11 kW 22 kW
Max. charging power (DC) 150 kW 400 kW
Curb weight 2,190 kg (4,828 lb) 2,200 kg (4,850 lb) 2,260 kg (4,982 lb) 2,345 kg (5,170 lb) 2,378 kg (5,241 lb)

Sales

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Year China
2024 1,572[10]

References

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  1. ^ Kang/CnEVPost, Lei (November 17, 2022). "Regulatory filing: Smart's second EV, Smart #3, coming soon". CnEVPost.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Opletal, Jiri (13 June 2024). "Smart #5 revealed with massive 638 hp, developed by Geely and Mercedes-Benz". CarNewsChina.com.
  3. ^ Gatien-Hugo Riposseau (14 June 2024). "Smart #5. Le grand SUV électrique dévoilé en Chine avant son arrivée en Europe en 2025" [Smart #5. The large electric SUV unveiled in China before its arrival in Europe in 2025] (in French). L'Argus.
  4. ^ Kang, Lei (2025-10-29). "Smart launches #5 EHD, joining China's hybrid SUV race". CnEVPost. Retrieved 2025-11-14.
  5. ^ Nedelea, Andrei (23 April 2024). "Smart Concept #5 Previews Brand's First Midsize Electric SUV". InsideEVs.
  6. ^ Pappas, Thanos (19 April 2024). "Smart Concept #5 Previews Larger SUV With Rugged Looks". Carscoops.
  7. ^ Étienne Roville (14 June 2024). "Smart #5 : jamais une Smart n'a été aussi grosse !". Les Numériques.
  8. ^ Pappas, Thanos (13 June 2024). "Meet The Production Smart #5 Electric SUV With Up To 637 HP". Carscoops.
  9. ^ https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/smart/%235/56207
  10. ^ "December, 2024 auto sales of smart _in China - Gasgoo". autonews.gasgoo.com. Retrieved 2025-02-21.