Just last week we brought to you exclusive pictures of the smart fortwo electric drive on the assembly line in Hambach, now we have even more pictures and details for your enjoyment. The new smart fortwo electric drive has been rolling off the production line at the smart factory in Hambach, France, since mid November. Unlike its predecessor, the electrically driven smart fortwo of the second generation is fitted with an innovative and highly efficient lithium-ion battery. It is housed in a space-saving position between the axles, which means that neither the space nor the safety concept of the intelligent two-seater vehicle are compromised in any way. A 30 kW electric motor is fitted at the rear. This provides for good acceleration with 120 Newton metres of torque immediately available and high agility thanks to the no-shift electric drive.

The smart fortwo electric drive can be fully charged at any household socket for around two euros. This enables it to travel around 84 miles – more than enough in city traffic. The smart electric drive is the ideal alternative for urban mobility with zero local emissions. To start with, the new smart fortwo electric drive will be leased or rented to select customers in Berlin and other cities in Europe and the USA. From 2012 it will be available to anyone interested.