World premiere of the fourth generation Smart electric drive
25 Sep 2016|1,485 views
The electric drive versions of the new Smart Fortwo, the Smart Fortwo Cabrio and, for the first time, the Smart Forfour; will celebrate their world premieres at the 2016 Paris Motor Show from 1st to 16th October.
A 60kW (81bhp) electric motor works at the rear of the Smart electric drive and transmits its power via a constant ratio to the wheels. 160Nm of torque is immediately available from a standstill.
The electric drive has a range of approximately 160km - ideal for emission-free mobility in and around cities. In order to maximise its range, the maximum speed has been electronically limited to 130km/h.
Thanks to the power characteristics of the electric motor, the Smart needs just one single fixed gear ratio. There is no need for any gear changing - a major advantage in dense city traffic. To reverse, the engine's direction of rotation changes.
Other than basic transmission mode, the driver also has the option of Eco mode. This is designed for a particularly efficient driving style. In addition, the maximum speed is limited, the accelerator pedal curve adjusted, and the maximum recuperation level is pre-selected.
In overrun mode or when braking, the vehicle's kinetic energy is converted into electrical energy - also known as recuperation. The radar-based recuperation, which is active in basic transmission mode, is anticipatory. Traffic conditions are monitored with a radar sensor and a recuperation level that suits the current situation is selected.
To save energy and extend the range, the Smart electric drive also features pre-entry climate control. This enables the desired temperature to be reached in the interior while the vehicle is still charging at a socket. Electric drive information can be accessed via smartphone, tablet, or PC; and functions such as pre-entry climate control or intelligent charging can be conveniently controlled remotely through the Smart control app.
The new model has more operating options than its predecessor. For example, two programmable departure times mean that intelligent charging and pre-entry climate control do not always need to be reset for frequent journeys.
After the world premiere in Paris, the new Smart Fortwo electric drive will be launched in the U.S.A before the end of the year. It will be launched in Europe in early 2017.
The electric drive versions of the new Smart Fortwo, the Smart Fortwo Cabrio and, for the first time, the Smart Forfour; will celebrate their world premieres at the 2016 Paris Motor Show from 1st to 16th October.
A 60kW (81bhp) electric motor works at the rear of the Smart electric drive and transmits its power via a constant ratio to the wheels. 160Nm of torque is immediately available from a standstill.
The electric drive has a range of approximately 160km - ideal for emission-free mobility in and around cities. In order to maximise its range, the maximum speed has been electronically limited to 130km/h.
Thanks to the power characteristics of the electric motor, the Smart needs just one single fixed gear ratio. There is no need for any gear changing - a major advantage in dense city traffic. To reverse, the engine's direction of rotation changes.
Other than basic transmission mode, the driver also has the option of Eco mode. This is designed for a particularly efficient driving style. In addition, the maximum speed is limited, the accelerator pedal curve adjusted, and the maximum recuperation level is pre-selected.
In overrun mode or when braking, the vehicle's kinetic energy is converted into electrical energy - also known as recuperation. The radar-based recuperation, which is active in basic transmission mode, is anticipatory. Traffic conditions are monitored with a radar sensor and a recuperation level that suits the current situation is selected.
To save energy and extend the range, the Smart electric drive also features pre-entry climate control. This enables the desired temperature to be reached in the interior while the vehicle is still charging at a socket. Electric drive information can be accessed via smartphone, tablet, or PC; and functions such as pre-entry climate control or intelligent charging can be conveniently controlled remotely through the Smart control app.
The new model has more operating options than its predecessor. For example, two programmable departure times mean that intelligent charging and pre-entry climate control do not always need to be reset for frequent journeys.
After the world premiere in Paris, the new Smart Fortwo electric drive will be launched in the U.S.A before the end of the year. It will be launched in Europe in early 2017.
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