#3 Brabus (MY24)

The Smart #3 Brabus (MY24) is a 5-seat SUV with all-wheel drive, on sale in the UK from £46,460. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 3.7 seconds, quicker than 90% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 217 miles (350 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 32% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 179th of 242 SUVs.

It uses around 3.5 mi/kWh (177 Wh/km), about the same as 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 227 miles (365 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.

Its UK starting price works out at £214 per mile of real-world range, higher than the median for SUVs (£186 per mile).

Second-hand, a 2024 example is estimated at £22,100–£24,900 and a 2025 one at £26,500–£30,200, based on typical EV depreciation. After typical battery wear, a 2024 car should still manage about 209 miles of real-world range. These are estimates, not valuations: check real prices before you buy.