Research & Development
Electricity consumption combined in kWh/100 miles | kWh/100 km: 29.3 | 18.2 (BRABUS), 27 | 16.8 (Premium), 28 | 17.4 (Pro+), 29.3 | 18.2 (Pulse) (WLTP); Combined CO2 emissions in g/miles | g/km: 0; Electric range (WLTP) in miles | km: 248 | 400 (BRABUS), 273 | 440 (Premium), 260 | 420 (Pro+), 248 | 400 (Pulse).⁴ ⁵
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Driving the future at smart
At smart Europe’s Research & Development, we focus our skills, time and energy on one fundamental task: developing the future. For this endeavour to be successful, we are constantly exploring new opportunities, expanding our know-how and improving the technological status quo. We are here to bring you the driving experience of tomorrow.
Test activities
Research & Development Europe is responsible for various kinds of test activities to ensure the vehicles’ quality standards. These activities include: european road tests to assure a proper adaptation of the cars to EU user expectations and road/traffic situations. This includes durability as well as functionality tests; EU summer/winter and trailer testing; Support for NCAP testing.
Representatives for authorities
We are acting as EU representatives for European authorities to ensure that smart cars meet all the necessary standards and are built according to the law. This includes responsibilities such as: Homologation, which refers to the whole vehicle approval process; Regulation, which refers to ensuring that the vehicles meet all the given requirements.
Media & Marketing
Marketing is a significant part of our activities as well. Our Research and Development team organises and supports media and marketing events, such as: Test drives with media representatives; Road shows for new products; Photo and video shootings all over Europe.
All pictures and illustrations are for information purposes only. Because of the production, color differences of the ordered vehicle or equipments are possible. This means that deviations in the presentation, especially of the exterior and interior colors, cannot be ruled out. Optional extras and special equipments, that are displayed in images, are not automatically part of the offer. Delivered vehicles will be right-hand drive, even if left-hand drive is shown.
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The symbols in the tyre label have the following meanings: the "tyre and petrol pump" symbol (top left) concerns fuel efficiency (highest efficiency class: A), the "tyre and cloud" symbol (top right) concerns wet grip (shortest braking distance: class A), the "tyre and loudspeaker" symbol (bottom) concerns rolling noise (in decibels, lowest noise: Class A), the "Alpine" symbol "Three peaks with snowflake" (below, if present) concerns snow grip and identifies tyres suitable for extreme snow conditions, and the "Mountain with hatched area" symbol (below, if present) concerns ice grip and identifies tyres suitable for roads with a layer of ice or a solid snow cover.
Actual fuel economy and road safety depend to a large extent on one's own driving style. Fuel consumption can be significantly reduced by driving in an environmentally friendly manner. Tyre pressure must be checked regularly to improve fuel efficiency and wet grip. Stopping distances must always be respected. For more information on Regulation (EU) 2020/740 (Tyre Labelling Regulation), please visit the Tyre Industry Federation website.
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All smart driver assistance and safety systems are aids and do not release the user from his responsibility as a driver. Observe the information in the operating instructions and the system limits described there.
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smart offers the convenience of remote control functionality via mobile phones for all vehicle models. Standardised basic functions are included in all offers. Extended Connected functions are only available on request and at extra cost. All premium connectivity functions require a paid subscription, including an extended connectivity volume.
The current compatibility of the smart mobile phone app for iOS/Android operating systems can be found in the description of the hello smart app in the respective app store. To be operational, prior registration at https://id.smart.com is required.
The smart terms of use and licence conditions apply to all remote services.
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