smart has confirmed that the smart #2 will officially launch in China in mid-November 2026. Before its domestic launch, the new two-door electric microcar is scheduled to make its global debut at the Paris Motor Show on October 12. The model succeeds the classic smart fortwo and is based on smart’s self-developed ECA compact electric architecture.
When will the smart #2 launch?
The smart #2 is positioned as the next-generation successor to the fortwo. It retains the brand’s compact two-door, two-seat format and will be offered exclusively with a battery-electric powertrain. The October 12 debut in Paris will precede the model’s mid-November launch in China.
What are the design and dimensions?
The smart #2 follows the design approach used across smart’s newer electric models. At the front, the irregularly shaped headlights incorporate LED daytime running lights. A large lower cooling opening uses a capsule-shaped pattern, while vertical openings are positioned on both sides of the bumper. The car also combines a two-tone body with conventional door handles and a choice of 15- or 16-inch wheel designs.
At the rear, the vehicle has a roof spoiler and irregular circular taillights with a twin-bar light signature. The tailgate includes a recessed number-plate area, and the lower bumper features a two-section diffuser-style panel with the reversing light and fog light positioned in the center.
The smart #2 measures 2,751 mm or 2,764 mm long, depending on configuration, 1,669 mm wide and 1,555 mm tall. Its wheelbase is 1,875 mm. An optional exterior package adds front-bumper splitters, alternative cooling openings, side-skirt splitters and a revised rear-bumper treatment.
What powertrain will the smart #2 use?
The smart #2 will use a rear-mounted single electric motor rated at 60 kW and a lithium iron phosphate battery. Earlier information cited by the source indicates that battery capacity is expected to exceed 30 kWh, while the estimated CLTC electric range could reach 400 km. These battery-capacity and range figures remain preliminary rather than final launch specifications.
| Specification | Confirmed or reported detail |
|---|---|
| Body style | Two-door, two-seat electric microcar |
| Length | 2,751 mm or 2,764 mm |
| Width | 1,669 mm |
| Height | 1,555 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,875 mm |
| Motor | 60 kW rear-mounted single motor |
| Battery | Lithium iron phosphate; expected to exceed 30 kWh |
| CLTC range | Estimated at up to 400 km |