smart
smart Automobile Co., Ltd.
🇨🇳 China
Premium small-car brand, now a 50:50 joint venture between Geely and Mercedes-Benz. Design is led from Germany by Mercedes; engineering and platforms come from Geely. The current range is built in China and spans EVs and EHD plug-in hybrids.
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smart models and prices
| Model | Price from | Market | Body | Powertrain | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | ¥149,900(~$22,300) | ChinaAug 2026 | SUV | EV | On Sale |
| #2 | €22,500 | EuropeJul 2026 | Hatchback | EV | Coming Soon |
| #6 | ¥179,900(~$26,700) | ChinaJun 2026 | Fastback | PHEV | On Sale |
Starting prices in the market each car is sold in, on the date shown. USD figures are approximate conversions.
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About
smart began in 1994 as a Mercedes-Benz project for ultra-compact city cars, and for years it was known almost entirely for the two-seat ForTwo. In 2019 the brand was relaunched as smart Automobile Co., Ltd., a 50:50 joint venture between Geely and Mercedes-Benz, and moved its operations to China.
Under the joint venture the division of labour is fixed: Mercedes-Benz leads exterior and interior design from Germany, while Geely supplies the engineering, the SEA electric architecture, and the EHD plug-in-hybrid system. The cars are developed and built in China.
The modern smart line-up has grown well beyond the original city car. It runs from the #1 and #3 compact crossovers up through the larger #5 SUV and the #6 fastback, offered as both battery-electric models and EHD plug-in hybrids for the Chinese market.
Global website global.smart.com
Frequently asked questions
Who owns smart?
smart is owned by Geely and Mercedes-Benz.
What country are smart cars from?
smart is a Chinese brand, headquartered in Ningbo.
When was smart founded?
smart was founded in 2019.
What kind of cars does smart make?
smart makes electric and plug-in hybrid passenger cars.