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Smart EQ forfour

Hatchback2017-2022Discontinued

Smart EQ forfour Base

The Smart EQ forfour Base has compact dimensions that simplify city parking and navigating tight streets. Its range between charges falls short of most rivals, around 67 miles on the motorway.

By eight years on the road it should still hold about 84% of its battery health, roughly 82 km of real-world range, which is a useful yardstick if you're buying used.

Used from

£6,495

£7,445 avg

New MSRP was £24,285 (discontinued 2022)

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Range

81 mi

Battery

17.6kWh

Charge

22kW AC

Smart EQ forfour

Specifications

Dimensions

Length3.50m (3495mm)
Width1.67m (1665mm)
Width (inc. mirrors)1.88m (1875mm)
Height1.55m (1554mm)
Wheelbase2.49m (2494mm)
Ground Clearance100mm

Data notes

Methodology

Notable measurements drawn from verified UK catalogue data.

  • At 3,495 mm, shorter than 100% of hatchback EVs in our UK catalogue.
  • 8.65 m turning circle, tighter than 95% of hatchback EVs in our database.
  • 1,665 mm wide, below our 1,750 mm narrow-car threshold.

EVcarsguide Scores

Ranked against similar EVs

6.6
/10 avg
City driving
Excellent9.7
Charging speedLimited data
Excellent9.5
Running costs
Very good8.2
Value for money
Average5

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Euro NCAP Safety

Tested 2014

Adult Occupant78%
Child Occupant80%
Vulnerable Road Users56%
Safety Assist56%

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Size Overview

Smart EQ forfour
3.50m
1.55m

Length

3.50m

Width

1.67m

Height

1.55m

Size category: City Car

Battery Health Estimator

Estimated condition if buying used

80.6%
est. battery health
10 years old
New12 yrs
State of Health (SoH)Good
50%100%
Summer range
55 mi
89 km · WLTP 81 mi
Winter range
41 mi
66 km · WLTP 81 mi
Est. useable capacity13.5 kWh/ 16.7 kWh new
Battery warrantyExpiredor 100k km
Moderate confidence

NMC chemistry supports good longevity with appropriate charging habits

Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) battery - best charged to 80–90%

Estimates use battery chemistry and age. Chemistry-based projection. Actual health depends on charging habits, climate and usage.

Detailed degradation forecast

After 3 years, the Smart EQ forfour Base is estimated to retain around 93.2% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 64 miles in summer and 47 miles in winter. After 5 years, the Smart EQ forfour Base is estimated to retain around 89.6% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 62 miles in summer and 45 miles in winter. After 8 years, the Smart EQ forfour Base is estimated to retain around 84.2% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 58 miles in summer and 43 miles in winter. The battery is covered by a 8-year warranty or 100,000 km, whichever comes first. This car uses a Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) battery. For best longevity, charge to 80-90% for daily use.

Estimates use battery chemistry, age and real-world driving data. Actual results depend on charging habits, climate and patterns of vehicle use.

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This model is discontinued, with no active lease deals available.

Company-car tax (BiK)

2026-27 · 4% band

P11D value£24,285
Basic (20%)£16/mo
Higher (40%)£32/mo
Additional (45%)£36/mo
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