2011 smart fortwo electric drive Summary

2011 smart fortwo electric drive

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2011 smart fortwo electric drive

MPG City: 94 Highway: 79

Available Engines

40-hp, (electric)

Transmissions

1-speed automatic

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New or Notable

Electric version
250-car test program
For lease only
Charges in as little as eight hours
No change in interior space
Shares 2011 gas car's updated interior
 

What We Like

Compact size
More responsive than gas version
Lower center of gravity

What We Don't

Outrageous lease payments
Exceptionally long lease term
Limited supply
Numb brakes
Based on subpar gas car

The tiny Smart two-seater now exists in electric form as the 2011 ForTwo Electric Drive, but only 250 cars are available for lease in the U.S. test program out of 1,500 worldwide. Higher production volume will begin in 2012 as a new generation of the car adopts battery and motor technology from Daimler, Smart's parent company based in Germany. The current generation's drivetrain was developed by Tesla Motors of California.

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2 Available fortwo electric drive Trims

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    Original MSRP
Base 2dr Coupe
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$44,837
Base 2dr Cabriolet
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$47,650
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