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2026 smart #1 Pro Plus Australian launch

2026 Launch  ·  Australia

smart #1

Small electric SUV. from $54,900 plus on-roads. 5 years, unlimited km. Battery: 8 years, 150,000 km

On Sale NowBattery Electric
From
$54,900+ORC
Range (WLTP)
420 to 440km
Power
200 to 315kW
Battery
66kWh
DC charge
150kW
Boot
323L

What is it?

The smart #1 is the relaunched smart brand's first new model in Australia in over a decade. Built on Geely's SEA platform (shared with the Volvo EX30) and styled by Mercedes-Benz design, it offers a 200 kW Pro+ RWD entry, a Premium with Beats audio, and a Brabus dual-motor 315 kW AWD flagship. Australian distribution is handled by LMA Automotive.

The lineup runs from Pro+ at $54,900 plus on-roads, through to Brabus at $70,900 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, unlimited km.

Interior and Technology

22 kW three-phase AC charging standard, sliding rear bench (135mm fore-aft) that trades legroom for boot space on demand, and a Brabus variant making 315 kW AWD for a 3.9-second 0 to 100. 5-star ANCAP against the 2023 protocol.

66 kWh pack delivers 420 to 440 km WLTP, smaller than the Volvo EX30 Extended Range. 323 L boot in the rearmost slide position is tight for family duty.

Quick Buyer Context

Should you buy the #1?

Reasons to buy

  • 22 kW three-phase AC charging standard, sliding rear bench (135mm fore-aft) that trades legroom for boot space on demand, and a Brabus variant making 315 kW AWD for a 3.9-second 0 to 100. 5-star ANCAP against the 2023 protocol.
  • Warranty: 5 years, unlimited km. Battery: 8 years, 150,000 km.
  • 5-star ANCAP (2023), full driver-assist suite.
  • 323 L to 411 L (sliding bench) boot, segment-competitive cargo space.

Reasons to wait

  • 66 kWh pack delivers 420 to 440 km WLTP, smaller than the Volvo EX30 Extended Range. 323 L boot in the rearmost slide position is tight for family duty.
  • You need a bigger boot or longer range (Volvo EX30 Extended Range, Kia EV3 Long Range), or you want 800V fast charging (Hyundai Kona Electric).
  • smart Australia is run by LMA Automotive with showrooms in Sydney and Melbourne only at launch. Confirm dealer access in your region. The #1 shares its SEA platform with the Volvo EX30 and Zeekr X.
  • Top trim climbs to $70,900 plus on-roads.
Who it suits
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City drivers
Tidy footprint, easy parking
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Drivers
Pace and poise
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Premium
Cabin quality up top
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EV first-timers
Charge at home, skip the servo
CarTell Verdict

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The CarTell take

We have not driven this yet. On paper, here is how it stacks up.

Strongest suit on paper
22 kW three-phase AC charging standard, sliding rear bench (135mm fore-aft) that trades legroom for boot space on demand, and a Brabus variant making 315 kW AWD for a 3.9-second 0 to 100. 5-star ANCAP against the 2023 protocol.
The trade-off
66 kWh pack delivers 420 to 440 km WLTP, smaller than the Volvo EX30 Extended Range. 323 L boot in the rearmost slide position is tight for family duty.
Check before you buy
smart Australia is run by LMA Automotive with showrooms in Sydney and Melbourne only at launch. Confirm dealer access in your region. The #1 shares its SEA platform with the Volvo EX30 and Zeekr X.
Best suited to
First-time EV buyers who want 22 kW three-phase home charging, inner-city couples who value the compact footprint and sliding rear bench, and hot-hatch refugees drawn to the Brabus 315 kW AWD performance variant.
How it stacks up

The Rivals

Small electric SUV  ·  Australia  ·  2026
Volvo EX30
Volvo EX30
From $59,990 plus on-roads
EV2 variants
Kia EV3
Kia EV3
From $48,990 drive-away
EV4 variants
BYD Atto 3
BYD Atto 3
From $44,499 drive-away
EV2 variants
Hyundai Kona
Hyundai Kona
From $32,500 plus on-roads
PETROL5 variants
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Common questions
How much is the 2026 smart #1 in Australia?

Pricing opens at $54,900 plus on-roads for the Pro+, runs to $58,900 plus on-roads for the Premium, and reaches $70,900 plus on-roads for the Brabus.

What is the range of the smart #1?

Around 420 to 440 km WLTP from the 66 kWh battery on the Pro+ and Premium grades. The Brabus trades some range for the dual-motor AWD setup.

How fast does the smart #1 charge?

DC peak is 150 kW, with a 10 to 80 percent top-up in around 30 minutes. AC charging is 22 kW three-phase standard, faster than most EVs at this price.

Who builds the smart #1?

smart is now a 50:50 joint venture between Mercedes-Benz Group and Geely. Mercedes handles design and Geely handles engineering on the SEA platform shared with the Volvo EX30 and Zeekr X.