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Smart cars are the smart choice for a lot of people. Founded in 1994, the manufacturer’s first car – the smart fortwo – was designed as a modern microcar with an electric or hybrid drive. Today, it is owned by Mercedes-Benz and is renowned for providing a leading range of electric city cars. If you’re thinking about buying a smart car, we’ve answered some of the most frequently asked questions about them…
Smart cars used to be hybrid and electric, but the range became fully electric in 2018.
Yes, you are allowed to drive smart cars on the motorway. In fact, they reach a maximum speed of 96 miles per hour.
Power steering is optional in smart cars.
The smart fortwo car provides two front seats, while the smart forfour model offers two front sears and two back seats.
Smart cars are available with a choice of a six-speed manual or a dual-clutch automatic gearbox.
Smart cars do not come with a spare tyre, but you can keep one in the trunk.
As smart cars are fully electric, they are currently exempt from congestion zone charges in the UK.
While you will need to pay for electricity to charge a smart car (either at home or at a public charging point), this cost will be cheaper than paying for petrol or diesel. Smart cars are also one of the cheapest new cars to insure.
Cheaper to run, kinder to the environment, compact, zippy and available with four seats – why wouldn’t you want to get behind the wheel of a Smart car for a test drive? We have a great range of new smart cars at Eastern Western, including the smart ForTwo and smart ForFour.
Visit one of our smart dealerships at Edinburgh Newbridge and Coldstream to speak to a member of our friendly team, or browse our smart car range online and check out the best finance option for you. It just might be the smartest thing you do today.
Calls may be monitored for quality and training purposes. Eastern Western Motor Group Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for credit broking and insurance distribution activities under reference number 310505 – we are a credit broker not a lender. Registered Office: 8 Westerton Road, East Mains Industrial Estate, Broxburn West Lothian EH52 5AU Registered in Scotland No. 14833 VAT Registration No. 269233051 We work with a number of carefully selected credit providers who may be able to offer you finance for your purchase. We are only able to offer finance products from these providers.