Electric Car news - The Smart #2 Electric Car Lease is coming in 2027

Arriving in 2027 The Smart #2 Electric Car Lease - Electric Car news

In a week (beginning 12 October 2026) where the latest in flying electric cars was revealed (yes, seriously!), the team over at Smart reignited an old favourite design in the form of the Smart #2.

While this upcoming city-car did receive some attention, launching your product during a week when Elon Musk brought the Tesla Roadster to life, is a tough ask. As the  BBC  covered the new Tesla Roadster was revealed at a facility owned by the SpaceX company and in a “this is not AI” moment, went on to showcase the quickest and most adaptable EV to date – the Roadster electric sports car.

While the Roadster has been in planning for many years, this seemed to drop out of favour in light of Musk’s deviation into data centres, AI, robotics and space travel. Many of us were beginning to think that Tesla was becoming bored with electric transportation, especially when the US has been so reticent to adopt this method of transport with the same enthusiasm as the UK and wider Europe.

However, out of nowhere, the new Tesla Roadster appeared in the spectacle conference, and this can now be reserved on the Tesla UK website. With key features including Active Aero, cold-gas thrustors and multi-mode suction system, this is really bringing the next generation of transport to the UK.

Called the true pilot’s car, this Roadster performs at different levels, and in different dimensions, to anything we are yet to see with modern automotive production. With other key aspects like Ano white paint (derived from aerospace), UV and cryogenic protection, gold glazed tinted glass windows, ultrawhite interior with microsuede bolsters, a large touchscreen and two smaller screens and complete mass control via lightweight high-strength materials.

Let’s not forget the rocket, with the Tesla group adding the SpaceX components to transform the car into a flying machine. With advanced cold-gas thrusters, this means all-electric actuators allow for thrust and micro adjustments mid-flight. However, before you get too excited just note the key caveat:

1.  Thrust – this is a limited release Roadster which is race-ready with the sub 1 second 0 -60mph times; and
2.  Rocket – the “air ready” car will be available to certain customers only and is NOT approved for road use. The cold-gas thruster will not be standard on all cars.

As the BBC article does note, we are still some time away from flying cars in the UK and this maybe a project for our children, or grandchildren, to oversee. But it does show that the boundaries of technology are still being pushed to ensure that our transport solutions keep improving.

Discover more about The Smart #2 Electric Car Lease

In the same week, the Smart group announced their latest urban transportation, as the Smart #2 was formally confirmed. Based on the Smart car from the 2000’s, the 2-seat micro machine, this will see the return of an exciting Urban Hero. The ultra-compact car will offer a 2-seater vehicle combining safety, agility and style.

Specifically designed for those drivers with limited space, city-centre living or maybe even for those without off-road parking, at just 2.746m in length, this could be the perfect answer. With the design underpinned with Mercedes coupled with the Geely battery technology, this is the perfect hybridisation of German engineering and Chinese technology. A perfect synergy. 

As per the Smart website you can choose a number of trims including:

•  Smart #2 Pure – the confident starting point with balanced essentialism, this includes a 10.1” central touchscreen, 8.1” driver display, wireless charging, ambient lighting, keyless entry /start, smart pilot assist and V2L capability; 

• Smart #2 Premium –the sophisticated options with elegant cosmopolitan design, this adds the 11kW AC upgrade, panoramic halo roof, heated leather seats, heated steering wheel and the Sennheiser sound system;
•  Smart #2 Couture Edition – the fashion forward model offers exclusive designs and featured combinations with elements like the Atelier white matter exterior, platinum gold roof and the 16” rims with unique detailing; and

•  Smart #2 Brabus – while no definitive options and detail are available, the Smart EV team are bringing the iconic Brabus model to life. 

All of the options will arrive with the 3-year vehicle warranty, 8-year (or 125,000 mile) battery warranty and 8-year (or 100,000 mile) unique components warranty.

How will the new 2027 Smart 2 operate?

As per below:

•  35.8kWh – rumoured to be starting at around £20,000 this RWD mini hatchback will have a 35.0 kWh usable battery which will offer 0 – 62 times of 11.6 seconds, 87 mph top speeds and 60kW (or 80hp). Expect a combined winter range of 115 miles with warmer weather allowing for 155 miles – a 135 mile combined. On charging, the 7.4kW AC max will allow 5 hours and 45 minute 0 – 100% charging times with the 65 kW DC maximum allowing 31  minute 10 – 80% times. A cargo volume of 305L is available with this car. It has a vehicle fuel equivalent of 156 mpg. You cannot tow with this vehicle. The new Smart #2 has Bidirectional Charging - it has V2L capabilities via an external 3.7kW AC type 2 adapter. There is no heat pump.

Need more help and advice on your new Smart 2 for 2027?

Head to the Smart brand website to build your perfect option or just get in touch with our expert e-car team on 01942 910 001 or by emailing us at [email protected]