Smart cars are the sporty, ultra Compact EVs familiar in some U.S. states. The Smart fortwo is the leading model and Smart was one of the first companies to introduce electric vehicles. There are now a large number of used Smart cars on the roads. We receive requests for Smart EV chargers for new vehicles and new owners that have bought a used Smart Car and need a Smart EV charger since no EV charger came with the vehicle. We recommend NEMA 14-50 or NEMA 14-30 Smart car EV chargers.
Smart Car electric vehicles (EVs) were among the earliest entrants into the EV market, with the Smart EQ ForTwo launched in 2017, followed by the Smart EQ ForFour. These EVs are designed for city driving, offering convenient charging solutions with Level 1, Level 2, and DC fast charging compatibility.
Vehicle Type |
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Smart EQ ForTwo |
Smart EQ ForFour |
Battery Size |
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17.6 kWh |
17.6 kWh |
DC Commercial Charging Compatibility |
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Yes |
Yes |
Average Commercial Cost per Charge |
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~8−8−10 |
~8−8−10 |
Level 2 Charging |
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Yes |
Yes |
The table below compares charging times for Smart Car EV models using different charger types.
EV Plug Type |
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Level 1 – 5-15 |
(regular 3 pin, 120 volts) |
Level 2 – 14-30 |
(4 pin electric dryer type, 240 volts) |
Level 2 – 14-50 |
(4 pin EV Plug, 240 volts) |
Battery Size (kWh) |
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Smart EQ ForTwo / ForFour – 17.6kWh |
- |
Smart EQ ForTwo / ForFour – 17.6kWh |
- |
Smart EQ ForTwo / ForFour – 17.6kWh |
- |
Charge Power per Hour |
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1.5 KW/hour @ 12 amps |
- |
5.5 KW/hour @ 24 amps |
- |
9.6 KW/hour @ 40 amps |
- |
EV Charge Time |
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11.75 hours |
- |
4 hours |
- |
4 hours |
- |
The NEMA 14-30 and NEMA 14-50 Level 2 EV chargers provide the fastest charging solutions for Smart Car EVs.
Charging costs vary depending on location, time of day, and electricity rates. Below are estimated costs based on U.S. averages:
Place |
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Home (empty to full) |
Commercial Chargers |
Average Cost |
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Smart EQ ForTwo / ForFour – $3.50 |
Smart EQ ForTwo / ForFour – $9.00 |
Cost per Mile |
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$0.06¢ / mile |
$0.15¢ / mile |
Yes, as the Smart Car fleet is fully electric all models are compatible with DC charging facilities.
The Smart Car fast charger is the Level 2 14-50 NEMA charger which provides the fastest home charging solution.
Yes, the J1772 is the North American standard charger connector, which is used across the full Smart Car fleet.
Level 1 EV charging would take 11.75 hours to complete a full charge, which is possible for Smart Car owners to use due to the smaller battery sizes within the vehicle. However, Level 2 EV charging will provide owners will reduce charging times to 4 hours which gives owners more flexibility with charging options.
Yes, Smart Car owners can use any commercially available EV charger as they are interchangeable and therefore owners are not restricted to only OEM produced chargers.
The NEMA 14-30 and NEMA 14-50 provide equal charging durations as the AC is restricted to 4.6kW, therefore either option could be recommended.
The key benefits of Level 2 charging are added convenience, speed, flexibility of charging and cheaper costs when using household or overnight electricity rates.
Our high power level 2 EV chargers will achieve a full EV charge in around 10 hours. Alternatively, we have a complete range of Smart Car EV chargers with all different EV plug types.
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