smart Showcases Expanded Premium Family at Auto Beijing 2026, Featuring Concept #2 and Launching Pre-orders for #6 EHD
- smart is showcasing its comprehensively expanded premium vehicle lineup at Auto Beijing 2026 (Booth E404) from today.
- The smart Concept #2 makes its auto show debut, presenting a new vision for the all-electric two-seater city car.
- smart officially announced the pre-orders for the #6 EHD, the brand's first-ever premium fastback sedan. Launching first in China, the vehicle is now available with pre-order price starting from RMB 189,900.
- The smart booth at Auto Beijing 2026 transforms with a “Change of Perspectives” into an engaging playground that showcases different scales and views in creative ways.
(April 24, 2026, Beijing, China) – At Auto Beijing 2026, smart, the contemporary premium EV brand, is showcasing its fully expanded premium vehicle lineup starting today. Following a spectacular Global Brand Event, the brand is bringing its "Change of Perspectives" campaign to life on the show floor. Marking a leap in its strategic brand and product evolution, smart is proudly presenting an expanding product portfolio, highlighted by the auto show debuts of the Concept #2 and the brand's first-ever premium fastback sedan #6 EHD, together with the full lineup of smart #1, #3, and #5 models in Hall E4. smart officially announced the pre-orders for the #6 EHD in the Chinese market, with pre-order price starting from RMB 189,900.
To inspire the visitors at Auto Beijing 2026 with a “Change of Perspectives”, the smart booth transforms into a highly engaging playground that showcases different scales and views in creative ways. Interactive offerings feature traditional displays with fascinating micro-landscapes, giant photo-op installations like the inspiration slide, and an immersive Sennheiser audio space. Through this rich playability, visitors can interactively discover how creative design, dynamic performance, and grand stories are ingeniously hidden within smart details. Visitors are warmly invited to explore the expanded smart lineup up close and embrace a new era of intelligent premium mobility.
Today, we are seeing two defining shifts in the market: compact cars are steadily moving toward premiumization, while larger vehicles are being reshaped by a growing demand for true personalization. This is exactly where smart excels. Previewed by the Concept #2, the reinvention of our iconic two-seater will steer the compact segment into a vibrant new era defined by fashion, attitude, and a 'Change of Perspectives'. Meanwhile, the #6 EHD proves that a sedan for the whole family can still be deeply individual, highly expressive, and truly smart. We are showing that across generations and concepts, there is a smart for everyone.Mr. Tong Xiangbei, Global CEO of smart
Continuing the brand’s legacy of striking aesthetics, both highly anticipated new models are crafted by the Mercedes-Benz global design team.
With the smart Concept #2, we reimagine our iconic two-seater — as a design model of the perfect city car and stylish companion for a stroll through town. Furthermore, the #6 EHD extends the smart DNA into the premium fastback sedan segment. With nearly five meters of sleek, sculpted presence, it redefines expectations of what both a smart and a modern sedan can be.Bastian Baudy, Chief Design Officer of Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Preserving the ultra-compact form factor of the iconic urban two-seater, the smart Concept #2 brings the claim "Unconventional. Again." to an auto show stage for the first time.
Designed to be engineered on the brand’s all-new, self-developed proprietary Electric Compact Architecture (ECA), the smart Concept #2 represents the vision of an ultimate all-electric city car. The new ECA architecture will provide the basis for a next-generation electric drivetrain, advanced safety and an urban driving experience that’s unlike anything, ingeniously maximizing interior space through a signature “wheels-at-the-corners” setup within an ultra-compact 2.79-meter overall length. Delivering unmatched urban agility, the smart Concept #2 achieves a tight 6.95-meter turning diameter for effortless maneuvering. Beyond practicality, the advanced ECA platform empowers the Concept #2 with modern electric performance, envisioning a range of nearly 300km (WLTP), alongside rapid DC fast-charging that would charge from 10% to 80% SOC within 20 minutes and innovative Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capabilities.
The Concept #2 interprets urban mobility through a design-inspired lens, where "Function becomes Fashion." Its distinctive exterior features a striking matte white and warm gold two-tone palette, evoking the clean minimalism of modernist fashion. Every detail serves as a nod to haute couture, from structural lines influenced by the elegant straps of luxury handbags to unique tire treads inspired by premium sneakers. It is a seamless blend of contrasts that honors the fearless spirit of the very first smart two-seater while elevating it for a new electric era. The production model smart #2 is set to make its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show in October 2026.
Following its world premiere at the Global Brand Event, the brand’s first-ever premium fastback sedan - smart #6 EHD officially announced pre-orders at Auto Beijing 2026. Customers are invited to experience this uncompromising, long-range premium masterpiece, which will be offered exclusively in the Chinese market until further notice. Powered by advanced Electric Hybrid Drive (EHD), the #6 EHD delivers a range of up to 1,810km (CLTC).
Drawing its striking visual language from the ultimate ruler of the ocean, the shark, the vehicle's exterior flawlessly blends fluid grace with dynamic power. This bionic inspiration translates seamlessly into a sporty "shark nose" front fascia, while the sweeping roofline emphasizes the vehicle’s agile GT character.
The #6 EHD refuses to compromise between a sleek silhouette and passenger comfort. Embracing the principle of "Reduction as Premium," the design strips away the unnecessary to reveal true elegance through masterful proportions. By adopting an innovative "two volumes" concept, the vehicle maintains aerodynamic efficiency while achieving a remarkable 86% space efficiency ratio. This architecture delivers beyond-class, executive-level spaciousness and a highly practical 525-liter trunk. Inside, this highest standard of premium execution continues. The cabin features authentic Nappa-grain leather, ensuring the interior is not merely a space, but a relationship. Fusing premium craftsmanship with intuitive technology, the cabin features dual 13-inch OLED displays elegantly set across a clean, horizontal dashboard.
The expanded smart product portfolio is underlining the brand's accelerating global growth. With premium electric vehicles styled by Mercedes-Benz in Europe and intelligently crafted in China, smart's footprint now spans 40 markets worldwide. Building on a strong presence in global markets, the smartcare customer service brand will launch across Europe from mid-year, delivering reliable, convenient, and mindful service to all customers. Through this confident international reach, smart continues to inspire people worldwide to embrace a “Change of Perspectives”, establishing itself as a contemporary premium EV brand that embodies distinct expression.