smart Debuts Concept #2 and Celebrates World Premiere of #6 EHD at Global Brand Event with “Change of Perspectives”

• Challenging the world to embrace a "Change of Perspectives", smart accelerates its dynamic portfolio and strategic brand expansion at Global Brand Event held in Beijing.
• Concept #2 makes its global debut with unconventional design aesthetics, previewing the reinvention of the iconic two-seater city car.
• The world premiere of the production model smart #2 is planned to take place in Paris this October.
• smart #6 EHD celebrates its world premiere, introducing the brand's first-ever premium fastback sedan with advanced long-range Electric Hybrid Drive technology.

(April 22, 2026, Beijing, China) Challenging the world to embrace a "Change of Perspectives", smart, the contemporary premium EV brand, marked a new chapter in its evolution at the smart Global Brand Event held in Beijing today. Spotlighted by the highly anticipated global debut of the smart Concept #2 and the world premiere of the smart #6 EHD, the event showcased how smart is actively accelerating its expansion planning. With a design-focused exhibition and presentation, the international executives of the brand emphasized the strategic growth of its product portfolio from three to five models this year on a global scale.

^{“Change of Perspectives”: smart Global Brand Event held in Beijing today}

Alongside the acclaimed smart #1, #3, and #5, the entire portfolio seamlessly blends smart's intelligent premium engineering with the signature styling of the Mercedes-Benz Global Design Team. Distinct in character yet united in spirit, every model in the smart family embodies the brand's core DNA. With an open invitation to a “Change of Perspectives”, smart is inspiring a global community to break free from the traditional constraints of urban mobility and redefine an open-minded lifestyle with convenience, independence, and sustainability.

^{Mr. Tong Xiangbei, Global CEO of smart}

^{Mr. Kang Yi, Global CMO of smart}

Unconventional. Again. smart Concept #2 Debut

In an exciting global first, smart unveiled the smart Concept #2, the first physical expression of the highly anticipated all-electric smart #2.

^{Unconventional. Again. smart Concept #2 Debut}

Guided by the brand's overarching design philosophy of "Love, Pure, Unexpected," the Concept #2 is exclusively styled by the Mercedes-Benz Global Design Team. Adopting a unique "Function becomes Fashion" lens, it elevates the city car beyond mere utility. Reduced to its essence, the pure and compact silhouette serves as an effortless canvas for individuality. This is consistently brought to life through generous volumes, a striking matte white and warm gold two-tone palette, and fine leather hardware, while hidden, unexpected details playfully emerge beneath translucent surfaces. Engineered on smart's all-new, self-developed Electric Compact Architecture (ECA), the upcoming series-production model smart #2 will represent the reinvention of the ultimate two-seater city car.

^{Mr. Kai Sieber, Mercedes-Benz Design, Head of Design smart}

^{Concept #2 adopts a unique "Function becomes Fashion" lens}

Beyond its iconic aesthetic, the Concept #2 was created to illustrate how to deliver uncompromised urban capability. The design concept model features smart's signature "wheels-at-the-corners" setup, brilliantly maximizing interior space within just 2.79 meters of total length. The smart Concept #2 also showcases unmatched agility with a tight 6.95-meter turning diameter for effortless city manoeuvring.

^{smart Concept #2 features smart's signature "wheels-at-the-corners" setup}

The unconventional statement for creativity is designed to be powered by smart’s advanced and newly developed ECA platform, which will set new standards for modern electric performance. With the Concept #2, the brand envisions an electric range of nearly 300 kilometres and features DC fast charging that charges from 10% to 80% SOC within under 20 minutes. The design concept model also features innovative Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capabilities that keep modern urban lifestyles fully charged on the go.

Highly anticipated by urban drivers around the globe, the production model of the smart #2 as the new fortwo is set to make its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show in October 2026.

A Segment Trendsetter: smart #6 EHD World Premiere

^{The smart #6 EHD, smart’s first premium fastback sedan}

Marking smart’s first entry into the premium fastback sedan segment, the #6 EHD made its world premiere at the Global Brand Event 2026 and will be launching first in China. Created by the Mercedes-Benz Global Design Team, the smart #6 EHD pairs executive-level spaciousness with a sleek, aerodynamic silhouette inspired by a shark, delivering a presence that is elegant at rest and razor-sharp in motion.

^{Mr. Sylvain Wehnert, Mercedes-Benz Design, Head of Creation smart}

Embodying the "Love, Pure, Unexpected" philosophy, the #6 EHD utilizes smart’s signature wheels-at-the-corners stance to achieve a best-in-class 86% space efficiency, generous headroom, and a 525-liter trunk. Inside, the premium cabin integrates intuitive technology, featuring dual 13-inch OLED displays within a clean, horizontal dashboard.

^{The premium cabin of smart #6 EHD integrates intuitive technology, featuring dual 13-inch OLED displays within a clean, horizontal dashboard}

Powered by an advanced Electric Hybrid Drive (EHD), the #6 delivers a massive 1,810km range (CLTC) with fuel consumption as low as 3.9L/100km. Tuned by Mercedes-Benz experts, it boasts a 4-stage active rear spoiler and ZF steering for authentic German driving dynamics. Uncompromising safety is guaranteed by a bespoke "ring-shaped tripod" structure and a cage body comprising over 85% high-strength materials, providing the structural integrity of a traditional sedan.

^{The customer service brand smartcare will launch across Europe starting mid-year}

smart now brings its contemporary premium electric vehicles to 40 markets globally. This rapid expansion is driven by the brand's advanced technological capabilities, a diversified product portfolio, and a seamless network of trusted partners. Building on a strong presence in China and global markets, the customer service brand smartcare will launch across Europe starting mid-year, delivering reliable, convenient, and mindful service to all customers. With this confident global footprint, smart continues to inspire people worldwide to embrace a “Change of Perspectives”.

The smart press conference at Auto Beijing 2026 is scheduled for 11:40 AM – 12:00 PM on April 24 at Booth E404. Visitors will be able to experience the expanded smart lineup and explore the brand’s vision for a new era of premium EV mobility.