Research & Development

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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.

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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. smart #3 Pro and Pro+ do not include rear side window privacy glass.
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The data on CO2 emissions, electricity consumption and electric range were determined according to the prescribed measurement procedure and comply with Regulation (EU) 715/2007 as amended. The data do not refer to an individual vehicle and are not part of the offer, but serve solely for comparison purposes between different vehicle types. The values vary depending on the optional equipment selected.
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The ranges determined according to the standard WLTP cycle enable a comparison between manufacturers. They also include the measured range achieved through recuperation (energy recovery during braking). Individual driving style, behaviour, speed, acceleration behaviour, outside temperature, topography and the use of electric vehicles have an influence on the actual range and may reduce or even increase it in certain circumstances. The values are determined in accordance with the prescribed measurement procedure, Depending on driving conditions, the values may vary from those stated.