September 02, 2025, Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany. smart has made a big decision in favor of a small vehicle: The premium intelligent electric automotive brand will create a new city two-seater. The smart #2 will extend the product portfolio of the company with an ultra-compact vehicle in the A-segment. The all-electric two-seater model will combine mindful technology solutions while evolving core qualities of the original smart for two icon. The international premiere is planned for late 2026 with Europe as defined key region. With this consequent expansion of the product portfolio, the inventor of the original city car underlines its focus on diversified customer needs and makes clear, that smart can take many forms. Styled by the Mercedes-Benz Design team, the vehicle will feature new technology solutions for the segment that was established by the original smart fortwo 27 years ago. The smart #2 will be produced in China and is currently in the final design and development phase.
With the successful feasibility check of the smart internal “project: two”, the company will open a new chapter in its history and bring back the icon of urban mobility. The goal of the multi-year “project: two” was to clarify all aspects of the strategic planning, development, production, and market entry at the right point of time. Building on the successful worldwide introductions of the smart #1, smart #3 and smart #5, the smart #2 will consistently complement the product portfolio in a segment that is particularly relevant for the brand and its customers. smart thus covers all the key requirements of modern mobility, from agile city cars to premium mid-range SUVs.
