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Smart Revives Two-Seat City Car With Concept #2 Unveiled in Beijing

The concept signals Smart’s pivot back to a premium urban two-seater on a new compact EV platform.

Overview

  • Smart revealed the Concept #2 in Beijing on Wednesday, with the production model set for its world debut at the Paris Motor Show in October.
  • The two-seat EV targets about 300 km of range, DC fast charging from 10 to 80 percent in under 20 minutes, and vehicle-to-load power for external devices.
  • At 2,792 mm long and claiming a 6.95-metre turning circle, the car is sized for dense streets and tight parking in crowded city centers.
  • Styled by Mercedes-Benz’s design team on a new Electric Compact Architecture, the concept revives the Fortwo’s city-car brief after that model ended in 2024 under the Mercedes–Geely venture.
  • The Paris debut comes as Europe readies a wave of small EVs, with Renault’s new Twingo announced and Volkswagen and Kia planning entries.