2014 smart ForTwo Electric Drive consumer reviews

Fast fun reliable car that run on electricity! I call it the poor mans Tesla Nugget. You will love driving this car. This car was my replacement golf cart but turned into a daily driver.

We absolutely love our two Smart electrics. Virtually maintenance free, charge it up in the garage overnight. Bet we do 98% of our driving in them. Range is only 75 miles or so on a full charge, so that makes it tough for long trips, but around town they are perfect.

So far it is the best car for commuting that I have ever owned. I love the green color and the design. It is nimble in traffic and fits in even the tightest parking spots.

I'm 6'4" and still have plenty of head room. Adjustable steering wheel tilt would have been a nice addition as part of the gauge cluster is obstructed by the top of the wheel. The left foot can't be extended because of the front wheel arch. In the dead of winter (temps in the negative teens F) range is down to 35mi - a garage is a must for those cold nights. On the positive side, I love the size of the car. Compared to the gas version which takes ages to shift gears, the electric is very smooth and takes off with plenty of pep. Very fun to drive and can always find a parking space. Short wheel base means the ride is a little bumpy, but that is not a complaint for me. Regenerative breaking is great feature. And the traction control work pretty well most of the time. Disabling traction control on icy roads doesn't work well, since the regenerative breaking works like an emergency break and locks up the rear wheels. Keep traction control off unless you need to climb up an icy driveway, otherwise, keep it on. If you could disable regenerative breaking, it would have been a different story. But even in heavy snows, the car is a champ. Heater heats up the cabin quickly. Seats are comfy. The seat belt is a bit clumsy to reach, but not the end of the world. Overall, highly recommended if your commute is 20 to 30 miles round trip. Feels like you are driving an exotic with people noticing you when you are on the road.

The car is my first Smart Car and first EV. I have drove 130 miles so it has been pretty good. Only complaint/observation is that running the heater really eats up the battery, but I should of guessed that. Should be a efficient in town commuter.

Now that I own and drive an electric car, I will never go back. It handles like a high performance race car, it is solid on the road, extremely economical, clean and quiet. The service requirements are far less than I ever imagined. It is the most state of the art technology on the planet and it works!

Such a cool car - great performance, almost no maintenance requirements and you never have to go to a gas station.

This car is amazing, truly the best car I have owned in terms of value. Excellent engineering and build quality is evident throughout. The range estimator(number of miles left) is accurate and I like how they also added a % state of charge analog gauge as well. This EV is much more efficient than a larger EV I once owned that did NOT have a battery cooling system(who does that)! It seems to utilize the power much slower and efficiently, probably since is it smaller and the climate control works less to condition a smaller space. This car is fun to drive, easy to drive, easy to wash, and easy on the wallet!

Great family vehicle. Good in snow, mud. Traveled to the beach and mountains. Comfortable and dependable.

I Like CRV by Honda! this is the best used car I've ever owned! I would buy another Honda in A New York Time frame!!!