New-generation Smart #1. Credit: Smart
- The new-generation Smart #1 is the brand’s first model built entirely on an 800-volt platform across the lineup.
- The higher-end version can charge from 10% to 80% in just 12 minutes.
Smart, a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and Geely Auto (HKEX: 0175), launched the new-generation #1 on Thursday, aiming to tackle the fiercely competitive small all-electric SUV (sport utility vehicle) market with 800-volt fast charging and advanced driver-assistance features.
The vehicle comes in two versions, the 535 Max and the 535 Ultra, with official prices of 152,900 yuan and 172,900 yuan respectively. Limited-time prices are 149,900 yuan ($22,080) and 169,900 yuan respectively.
The model measures 4,270 mm long, 1,822 mm wide and 1,636 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,750 mm.
Smart said the new vehicle has more than 200 upgrades over the older model, positioning it as a “new luxury AI agile SUV.”
The new-generation Smart #1 is built on an 800-volt silicon carbide high-voltage platform, paired with a 16-in-1 integrated electric drive unit, making it Smart’s first model to come with 800 volts as standard across the lineup.
Its single rear motor has a peak power of 245 kW (329 hp) and peak torque of 320 Nm, allowing it to go from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds.
A 61.52 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery provides 535 km of CLTC range, and 6C ultra-fast charging allows the battery to go from 10% to 80% in just 12 minutes.
Intelligence is another focus of the update. The Ultra version comes with a roof-mounted LiDAR, Nvidia’s Orin Y chip and the Geely Afari Smart Driving (G-ASD) H5 assisted driving system.
The version has 31 sensing components in total and 200 TOPS of peak computing power, supporting navigation assistance on urban roads and highways without relying on high-definition maps.
Those features are optional on the Max version, with the G-ASD advanced assisted driving package offered at a limited-time half price of 14,000 yuan.
The cabin has been upgraded with a 15.4-inch 2.5K center screen running the Flyme Auto system, deeply customized based on Smart OS.
Smart is offering five limited-time benefits worth more than 25,000 yuan in total, including a 3,000 yuan cash deduction on the final payment, a half-price upgrade to the assisted driving package, and half-price options on 19-inch wheels and an official home charger. Customers trading in a Smart-brand vehicle can get an additional 10,000 yuan discount.
The current Smart #1 is limited by its 400-volt platform and lags behind rivals in fast-charging efficiency.
Direct competitors for the new model include the Zeekr X, the electric Mini Aceman and the Firefly EV from Nio Inc (NYSE: NIO).
In a broader price range, Smart also faces value-oriented models including the BYD Yuan Plus and the Mona L03 from Xpeng (NYSE: XPEV).
The all-electric 2-seater Smart #2 is undergoing global testing ahead of its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show in October.
Smart #1 core specifications by trim (China market, launch prices in RMB). Both trims are 5-seat BEV SUVs with a 61.52 kWh LFP battery on an 800V SiC platform and a 245 kW (328 hp) / 320 Nm rear motor.
Trim
Price (RMB)
CLTC range (km)
Battery (kWh)
0-100 km/h (s)
10-80% charge (min)
ADAS
535 Max
149,900
535
61.52
6.7
12
Basic ADAS (G-ASD H5 optional)
535 Ultra
169,900
535
61.52
6.7
12
G-ASD H5, LiDAR + Orin-Y
Smart #1 at a glance
All-new generation · China-market lineup · RMB 149,900 – 169,900 · BEV · RWD
12 min
10-80% fast charge (6C)
328 hp
Rear motor (245 kW)
535 Max
Max
RMB 149,900
535 km CLTC range
ACC + LCC + parking suite · G-ASD H5 optional (+RMB 14,000)
535 Ultra
Ultra
RMB 169,900
535 km CLTC range
G-ASD H5 standard · LiDAR + Orin-Y · city/highway NSP
Launched on Aug 6, 2026. Prices shown are limited-time launch offers; list prices are RMB 152,900 (535 Max) and RMB 172,900 (535 Ultra).
Standard across the range
4,270 × 1,822 × 1,636 mm · 2,750 mm wheelbase · 5 seats
61.52 kWh Aegis Golden Brick LFP battery · 800V SiC platform
6C fast charging: 10-80% in 12 min · AC 10-80% in 6.95 h
Rear SiC motor · 245 kW (328 hp) / 320 Nm · RWD
MacPherson front / five-link rear suspension
15.4-in 2.5K center display + 10.2-in cluster · Longying 6P (4 nm) chip
13-speaker Sennheiser audio · 256-color ambient lighting
EEA 4.0 architecture with quantum security encryption
6 kW V2L + 6 kW V2V discharge
($1 = 6.7895 yuan)
