#1 Pulse (MY23-26)

The Smart #1 Pulse (MY23-26) is a 5-seat SUV with all-wheel drive, sold new from 2023 to 2026, when it cost €46,490 in Germany, and now only available second-hand. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 4.5 seconds, quicker than 79% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 202 miles (325 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 23% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 201st of 242 SUVs.

It uses around 3.3 mi/kWh (191 Wh/km), less efficient than the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 62 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 90 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 217 miles (350 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it supports vehicle-to-load (V2L), so it can power appliances from its battery. The battery uses NCM chemistry, which stores more energy for its weight than LFP.

Second-hand in Germany, a 2023 example is estimated at €17,700–€19,500 and a 2026 one at €26,500–€30,200, based on typical EV depreciation. After typical battery wear, a 2023 car should still manage about 190 miles of real-world range. These are estimates, not valuations: check real prices before you buy.