smart #1 Bookings Hit 1,000 Units
smart Malaysia has shared that bookings for the smart #1 has hit 1,000 units. The smart #1 BEV (battery electric vehicle) was launched a few weeks ago on 21 November. With 3 variants available, and priced from RM189,000, smart #1 comes with an extensive standard warranty package, including an 8-year / 200,000 km High-Voltage Battery Warranty, an 8-year / 150,000 km High-Voltage Component Warranty, a 4-year Unlimited Mileage Vehicle Warranty, and a 2-year Unlimited Mileage Spare Parts Warranty. Customers will also benefit from 24/7 Roadside Service Assistance.
“The success of smart #1 reflects not only the excellence of our product but also our dedication to providing a seamless and enjoyable ownership experience. The comprehensive warranty coverage, complimentary packages, and the smartCharge Home Charger offer are a testament to our commitment to customer satisfaction. Delivery is also a pivotal aspect, and our team is diligently working to ensure timely delivery of cars to our valued customers,” said Zhang Qiang, Chief Executive Officer of smart Malaysia.
smart Malaysia is committed to offering a customer-centric experience, whether through its user-friendly Hello smart app or through the current 10 dealers strategically located across 6 states in Malaysia. The dealerships not only facilitate the purchasing process but also ensure top-notch post-purchase service, offering expert guidance to customers. Meanwhile, the app includes convenient features such as charging monitor and also enables future owners to book a car and make payments.
The smart #1 Pro and Premium variants are single-motor rear-wheel-drive EVs while the #1 Brabus is a performance-oriented dual-motor all-wheel-drive. Power output of the first 2 variants are 200 kW (272 PS) and 343 Nm of torque, which allows for a 0 – 100 km/h acceleration time of 6.7 seconds. Top speed is capped at 180 km/h. The #1 Brabus has more power at its disposal i.e. 315 kW (428 PS) and 543 Nm and can do the 0 – 100 km/h sprint in 3.9 seconds. But top speed is also capped at 180 km/h. As for driving range, the #1 Pro has a 49 kWh lithium ferrophosphate (LFP) battery that provides up to 315 km of electric driving while the Premium and Brabus get a 66 kWh NMC (lithium nickel manganese cobalt) battery with up to 440 km and 400 km range respectively.
Buyers of the smart #1 BEV will also enjoy exclusive perks, including a complimentary accessories package worth RM2,000, a five-year Internet data plan of a total of 60 GB, and a limited-time offer of a complimentary smartCharge Home Charger valued at RM3,2001. This special offer is valid until 31 December 2023.
1 Excluding smartCharge Home Charging Installation priced from RM2,488