smart #3 series

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smart #3

smart #3 is a China-market battery electric suv 5 seats series with 5 visible trims.

China price

CN¥164,900 – CN¥259,900

Body / energy / seats
SUV · Battery electric · 5 seats
Visible trims
5 trims
Range
415–555 km CLTC
Peer cohort
58 series
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1 · Competitive snapshot

How does the smart #3 compare with similar electric SUVs?

Compared with 58 similarly priced electric SUVs sold in China.

smart #3 stands out most for typical performance on typical-trim comparisons.

Range & charging

In line with peers

Typical range and available charging data broadly match peers.

  • Typical CLTC range — 520 km CLTC
  • Up to 555 km CLTC
  • Battery capacity — 66 kWh

Performance

Above average

Typical trims are stronger than average on performance.

  • Typical maximum power — 200 kW
  • Up to 315 kW
  • 0–100 km/h — 5.4 sec

Smart technology

In line with peers

Core connected and assistance features broadly match peers.

  • Driver assistance — Standard across all trims
  • Center screen — Standard across all trims
  • OTA updates — Standard across all trims

Comfort & practicality

In line with peers

Core comfort and practicality equipment is broadly typical.

  • Suspension — Standard across all trims
  • Climate control — Standard across all trims

Features & equipment

In line with peers

Feature availability broadly matches comparable cars.

  • Audio system — Standard across all trims
  • Keyless access — Standard across all trims
  • Active safety — Standard across all trims

Price position

Mid-market

Typical trim pricing sits near the middle of the cohort.

  • Typical trim price — CN¥189,900
  • Entry price — CN¥164,900
  • Price range — CN¥164,900–CN¥259,900

Strengths

  • Typical performance

Trade-offs

  • Mid-market pricing
  • Rated range advantage is limited

Compare with similar cars

Same body, energy and seat class, with a reasonably overlapping China price range.

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2 · Buyer fit

Who is the smart #3 best for?

Based on published scene outcomes and at least two supporting facts; untranslated reasons remain hidden.

Best suited to

Consider carefully if

Families with children

Trim-dependent

Why

  • Seating: 5 seats
  • Length: 4,400 mm
  • Active safety: Standard across all trims

Trim impact: The selected trim can change this result.

Published trim results: 4 suitable, 1 conditional.

3 · Everyday experience

What is the smart #3 like to drive and use every day?

Only current English content and deterministic published facts are shown. Dimensions are not treated as proof of ride comfort.

Driving & performance

Typical trims are strong, with a further step up on higher trims.

Published power, acceleration and drivetrain show how performance changes across trims; they do not replace an untranslated road-test verdict.

Published evidence

  • Published power spans 200–315 kW across current trims.
  • Published 0–100 km/h times span 3.6–5.8 sec 0–100 km/h.
  • Drivetrain choices: Dual-motor all-wheel drive / Rear-wheel drive.
  • The front end responds very well, maneuvering flexibly in traffic like it's not an SUV; at traffic lights, a quick press of the accelerator can leave most fuel-powered cars behind.
  • Driving pleasure is good, daily driving is relaxed and enjoyable
  • The overly light steering wheel feels light at high speeds, lacking some stability
  • Above average for typical maximum power across 59 series
  • Leading for typical 0–100 km/h across 45 series

Cabin comfort

Core comfort equipment is consistent across the lineup.

This conclusion uses only direct seat, suspension and climate equipment. Body dimensions are not treated as proof of ride comfort.

Published evidence

  • Suspension — Standard across all trims.
  • Climate control — Standard across all trims.
  • The car absorbs minor bumps well during daily driving, but encounters strong impacts when driving over large potholes; the rear legroom is sufficient, but the sloping roof design makes the headroom a bit cramped.
  • Comfort is good on most roads, making long journeys less prone to motion sickness
  • The bumps on unpaved roads are more noticeable, and the rear suspension feels firm

Space & practicality

Paying more does not buy a larger body or longer wheelbase.

All current trims use the same key body dimensions, so trim choice changes equipment and performance rather than cabin size.

Published evidence

  • Seating capacity: 5 seats.
  • Body length: 4,400 mm, unchanged by trim.
  • Wheelbase: 2,785 mm, unchanged by trim.
  • Audio system — Standard across all trims.
  • Keyless access — Standard across all trims.
  • It takes half an hour to charge from 10% to 80% at a fast charging station, and the charging speed is at the mainstream level; most functions are integrated into the central control screen, which takes some time to get used to, but it's quite convenient once you get the hang of it.
  • Fast charging is fast, and most of the battery can be recharged with a short break during long trips
  • Using third-party charging piles may encounter compatibility issues, and the charging power may not be high enough
  • Below average for length across 59 series
  • Mid-pack for wheelbase across 59 series

Smart tech & daily use

Core connected features are standard across the lineup.

Only formally defined connected, assistance, parking and display parameters are included.

Published evidence

  • Driver assistance — Standard across all trims.
  • Center screen — Standard across all trims.
  • OTA updates — Standard across all trims.
  • Connected car services — Standard across all trims.
  • Voice control — Standard across all trims.
  • The car's system operates smoothly, apps launch quickly, and the screen responds quickly; voice recognition is accurate, and speaking naturally without having to be precise and clear is possible.
  • Daily use is satisfactory, enhancing the happiness of car use
  • The system occasionally encounters minor bugs, such as unstable Bluetooth connection, requiring a restart

4 · Trim decision

Which smart #3 should you choose?

Roles use published price, protocol-labelled range, power and acceleration only. They are not value rankings.

Entry choice
  • Lowest published price

2026 smart #3 Model Dynamic Standard Edition

CN¥164,900

415 km CLTC · 49 kWh · 200 kW · 5.8 sec · Rear-wheel drive

Compared with entry trim

  • Entry-price reference trim

Good for

Budget-focused buyers

This is the lowest available published price in the visible lineup.

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Range choice
  • Longest CLTC range
  • Middle published price point

2026 smart #3 Keith Haring Art Special Edition

CN¥189,900

555 km CLTC · 66 kWh · 200 kW · 5.4 sec · Rear-wheel drive

Compared with entry trim

  • +CN¥25,000
  • +140 km CLTC
  • 0.4 sec quicker
  • +17 kWh battery

Good for

Drivers prioritizing rated range

This trim leads the visible trims that publish the same cltc range protocol.

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Performance choice
  • Highest published power
  • Quickest published acceleration

2026 smart #3 BRABUS Performance Edition

CN¥259,900

520 km CLTC · 66 kWh · 315 kW · 3.6 sec · Dual-motor all-wheel drive

Compared with entry trim

  • +CN¥95,000
  • +105 km CLTC
  • +115 kW power
  • 2.2 sec quicker

Good for

Performance-focused buyers

Its published power and acceleration facts define the performance role.

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Starts with the first two featured trims; you can edit the comparison.

Reference data

Specs explained

High-value published parameters are shown only where the current visible trims provide them.

China list price

CN¥164,900–CN¥259,900

The published China list-price range shows the entry point and how far upper trims extend. This parameter changes with trim choice; compare the key trims before deciding.

Above average among comparable series with sufficient data

CLTC range

415–555 km

A protocol-labelled laboratory rating for comparing trims; it is not a guaranteed real-world distance. This parameter changes with trim choice; compare the key trims before deciding.

Mid-pack among comparable series with sufficient data

Battery capacity

49–66 kWh

Battery capacity helps explain range potential, weight and charging needs. This parameter changes with trim choice; compare the key trims before deciding.

Mid-pack among comparable series with sufficient data

DC charging power

150 kW

Peak DC power indicates charging capability, while an actual stop also depends on the charging curve and conditions. The published value is the same across all current trims.

Maximum power

200–315 kW

Published maximum power helps frame acceleration capability and overtaking reserve. This parameter changes with trim choice; compare the key trims before deciding.

Above average among comparable series with sufficient data

Maximum torque

343–543 N·m

Torque is one input to initial response; calibration, gearing and traction also matter. This parameter changes with trim choice; compare the key trims before deciding.

0–100 km/h

3.6–5.8 sec

A lower published 0–100 km/h time indicates quicker straight-line acceleration. This parameter changes with trim choice; compare the key trims before deciding.

Leading among comparable series with sufficient data

Drivetrain

Rwd / dual motor awd

Drivetrain changes traction and can separate entry and performance trims. This parameter changes with trim choice; compare the key trims before deciding.

Seats

5

Seat count is a capacity fact, not proof of passenger comfort. The published value is the same across all current trims.

Length

4,400 mm

Length affects road footprint and parking space; it does not directly prove cabin room. It is the same across all current trims, so paying more does not change this cabin-packaging dimension.

Below average among comparable series with sufficient data

Width

1,844 mm

Width affects road and parking footprint and may support shoulder room, without proving it. It is the same across all current trims, so paying more does not change this cabin-packaging dimension.

Wheelbase

2,785 mm

Wheelbase is a packaging dimension and is not used alone as a ride-comfort conclusion. It is the same across all current trims, so paying more does not change this cabin-packaging dimension.

Mid-pack among comparable series with sufficient data

Body style

SUV

Body style helps frame access and cargo layout, but exact usability still depends on the vehicle. The published value is the same across all current trims.