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Verdict
SUV électrique compact classé 5 étoiles à l'Euro NCAP (2022), avec 5 places et un coffre de 313 litres selon L'argus. Le recul est court et les retours publiés sont rares : Test Achats a relevé un défaut du programme de stabilité ESP, corrigé par logiciel, et un propriétaire décrit des défaillances électroniques touchant les aides à la conduite. À essayer et à faire contrôler avant achat.
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Indicative prices
- €34,800 – €38,900
- Euro NCAP
- 5/5
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: #1 272 ch 66 kWh.
#1 272 ch 66 kWh
✓ RecommendedElectric · Automatic · 272 hp · 16.8 kWh/100 km · Crit'Air green
Propulsion de 272 ch (343 Nm), batterie de 66 kWh brute : 420 km WLTP annoncés (440 km avec pompe à chaleur, version Premium) selon Automobile Propre. Consommation WLTP de 16,8 kWh/100 km relevée sur la Premium (autotijd.be).
#1 272 ch 49 kWh
Electric · Automatic · 272 hp · Crit'Air green
Même moteur de 272 ch avec batterie de 49 kWh brute (47 kWh utiles), apparue en 2024 : 310 km WLTP annoncés (Fiches-auto).
#1 Brabus 428 ch
Electric · Automatic · 428 hp · Crit'Air green
Transmission intégrale, 428 ch et 543 Nm, 0 à 100 km/h en 3,9 s ; autonomie annoncée limitée à 400 km (Automobile Propre).
Market prices
€34,800 – €38,900
Indicative range: 2023 à 2026, médianes par année de 26 annonces en ligne relevées par AutoUncle (années d'au moins 3 annonces).
Collected on 28 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).
| Country | Range | Median | Gap vs France | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | €34,800 – €38,900 (2023 to 2026) | €36,950 | — | — |
| Germany | €28,560 – €39,890 (2023 to 2026) | €31,890 | -14 % | 212 |
| Belgium | €30,450 – €35,262 (2024 to 2025) | €32,994 | — | 20 |
| Spain | €25,790 – €29,900 (2023 to 2024) | €25,790 | — | 10 |
| Italy | €27,900 – €45,250 (2023 to 2026) | €32,350 | -12 % | 30 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
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Import penalty (malus) in France
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- The malus is zero for a car more than fifteen years old or first registered before 1 January 2015.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
- Buying a used car in Germany and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Belgium and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Spain and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Italy and bringing it back to France
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
Note: some faults below are cited by a single source only. They are still to be confirmed and the reliability score is only indicative.
Programme de stabilité ESP défaillant à l'essai
Severity 3/3 · SeriousLors d'un test, Test Achats a constaté que l'ESP de la Smart #1 ne fonctionnait pas correctement. Après sa plainte, le constructeur a amélioré le logiciel et la voiture, retestée en février 2024, se comporte nettement mieux en évitement. Un exemplaire des premières livraisons peut ne pas avoir reçu la mise à jour : demandez en concession qu'elle soit vérifiée.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- #1 272 ch 66 kWh, #1 272 ch 49 kWh, #1 Brabus 428 ch
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Défaillances électroniques et finitions
Severity 1/3 · AnnoyingSur Automobile Propre, des propriétaires de #1 Premium rapportent des défaillances électroniques, certaines systématiques et d'autres intermittentes, touchant parfois les aides à la conduite, ainsi que des défauts de finition (volant remplacé, diode de poignée ou de contre-porte, revêtement de porte). Un autre propriétaire dit n'avoir connu aucun problème : ce sont des avis individuels, pas des statistiques.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- #1 272 ch 66 kWh
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Smart #1”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Battery, range and charging
| Version | Battery | Range | 7.4 kW wallbox (0 to 100%) | Rapid charging (10 to 80%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 272 ch 66 kWh | 66 kWhstated | 420 km WLTP | — | — |
| #1 272 ch 49 kWh | 47 kWhusable | 310 km WLTP | — | — |
Minimum times at the car's maximum accepted power, without losses or the slowdown near full. “—”: not found in our sources.
Battery warranty : Battery warranty not collected yet for this model: ask the seller or the manufacturer.
A 2022 Smart #1 (4 years old) keeps about 91% of its original capacity on average: an average loss of 2.3% a year measured on more than 22,700 EVs, higher with a lot of rapid charging. Only a battery test gives a car's real figure. Geotab (new tab)
Inspection checklist
Smart #1 I — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Faire vérifier en concession que les mises à jour logicielles (ESP, aides à la conduite) sont installées.
- Tester toutes les aides à la conduite et l'écran central en roulant : repérer messages d'erreur et redémarrages intempestifs.
- Contrôler l'état de santé de la batterie et choisir entre les batteries de 49 et 66 kWh selon vos trajets.
- Vérifier les finitions intérieures (volant, garnitures de portes, diodes) et le dossier d'entretien.
- Demander un devis de révision avant achat : des propriétaires rapportent des écarts importants entre concessions.
Questions to ask the seller
- Les mises à jour logicielles ont-elles toutes été faites en concession ?
- Quelle batterie (49 ou 66 kWh) et quelle autonomie réelle observez-vous en hiver ?
- Y a-t-il eu des interventions pour des défauts électroniques ou de finition ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
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- Price
- €22,299 – €24,490
- Reliability
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- Fuel types
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Kia EV3
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- Price
- €36,935 – €41,490
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Electric
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Volkswagen ID.3
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- Price
- €19,000 – €32,900
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Electric
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Tesla Model Y
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- Price
- €31,900 – €42,800
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Electric
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Hyundai Kona
II · since 2023
- Price
- €23,990 – €29,990
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Hybrid, Electric
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Smart #1 I (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
La Smart #1 est-elle sûre ?
Elle a obtenu 5 étoiles à l'Euro NCAP en 2022 (ArenaEV). Test Achats a toutefois relevé un défaut d'ESP, corrigé ensuite par une mise à jour logicielle.
Quel est le coffre de la Smart #1 ?
313 litres selon la fiche L'argus, pour 5 places.
Quelle autonomie pour la Smart #1 ?
De 310 km WLTP (batterie 49 kWh) à 420-440 km WLTP (batterie 66 kWh) ; 400 km pour la Brabus. En hiver, un propriétaire note un peu moins de 300 km.
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