smart #3 Previewed in Malaysia – More Local Announcements Coming

Just a few days ago, several test units of the smart #3 were spotted in Malaysia, and it didn’t take long for smart Malaysia to showcase the EV to the public. The smart #3, alongside the smart #1, were previewed at yesterday’s KL Car-Free Morning Programme in Dataran DBKL.

Beyond displaying the smart #3 to the public, smart Malaysia didn’t reveal much on the local availability of the electric SUV coupe (as the carmaker calls the EV). However, the brand did say that more announcements are on the way, so it’s possible the local launch of the EV is not far off.

In China, there are four different models of the smart #3, including a powerful Brabus version that can go from 0-100kmph in only 3.6 seconds. It features a dual motor AWD system with a combined output of 428PS and 543Nm of torque, while certain variants of the EV have a single rear motor that does 272PS and 343Nm of torque.

As for range, the smart #3 can go up to 415km to 555km (measured using the more lenient CLTC cycle) on a single charge, depending on the variant. There’s also support for 150kW DC fast charging, which allows the EV to be charged from 10% to 80% in less than 30 minutes. AC charging, on the other hand, is rated at 7.2kW, taking between 5.5 hours to 7.5 hours to achieve a 10% to 80% SOC for the 49kWh and 66kWh versions respectively.

Now that the smart #3 has made its public debut in Malaysia, we reckon the local launch of the EV is happening sometime this year. Rest assured, we will keep a close eye on any local news pertaining to the electric SUV coupe.