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January 23, 2026, Milton Keynes, UK – The smart #5[i] has been crowned Family Electric SUV of the Year at the prestigious What Car? Awards 2026 in London. The victory sees the #5 follow in the footsteps of its fellow smart models, with the #1 having claimed Best Small Electric SUV at the 2024 What Car? Awards and the #3 earning the same title in the What Car? EV Awards 2025. Speaking of the achievement, Jason Allbutt, smart UK CEO, said: “For each model in the smart line-up to have received such outstanding recognition is testament to the quality, capability and value of our current range. In the #1, #3 and #5, smart now has a clean sweep of truly industry-leading options for buyers from across the market.” The new smart #5 is the brand’s most capable model to date, with power of up to 475 kW and a range as great as 366 miles[ii]. Available in the UK in six variants, from entry level Pro to range-topping BRABUS, the model’s efficient drive system and advanced 800-volt platform can allow charging from 10% to 80% (SoC) in less than 18 minutes[iii]under optimal conditions. |
Its spacious cabin, high quality interior and advanced standard features - including a 10.25-inch full HD digital instrument cluster and two 13-inch OLED centre and passenger screens[i] - combined with a generous 630-litre boot capacity and a best-in-class Euro NCAP safety rating, make it the ideal choice for everything from the school run to weekend fun. “In our recommended Pro Plus trim, the Smart #5 has an impressive 366-mile official range,” said Steve Huntingford, Editor, What Car? “But just as importantly, when its battery eventually runs low, the #5 will have you back on the road quicker than any of its rivals, because it can charge faster. It’s also an incredibly comfortable car, soaking up bumps and potholes with ease. And the interior only adds to the luxurious feel, because it’s very spacious and all of the materials look and feel expensive.” |
[i] Available in the Pulse, Premium, Summit Edition and BRABUS line.
Established in 1978, the What Car? Awards are among the most esteemed accolades in the industry, celebrating outstanding achievements and innovations from across the automotive spectrum. More information on the award-winning smart #5 can be found here, with a full suite of press images is available to download here. |
[i] smart #5: Electricity consumption combined in kWh/100 miles | kWh/100 km: 32 | 19.9 (BRABUS/Pulse/Summit Edition), 29.6 | 18.4 (Pro+ /Premium), 29.8 | 18.5 (Pro) (WLTP); Combined CO2 emissions in g/miles | g/km: 0; Electric range (WLTP) in miles | km: 335 | 540 (BRABUS/Pulse/Summit Edition), 366 | 590 (Pro+/Premium), 288 | 465 (Pro).
[ii] The values were determined according to the prescribed measurement procedure - the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP). The data do not refer to an individual vehicle and are not part of the offer but serve solely for comparison purposes between different vehicle types. The values vary depending on the optional equipment selected. The specified CO₂ emissions only relate to the operation of the vehicle; CO₂ emissions that are generated or avoided through the production and provision of the vehicle and the energy source are not taken into account when calculating according to WLTP. The ranges determined according to the standard WLTP also include the measured range achieved through recuperation (energy recovery during braking). Individual driving style and behavior, speed, acceleration behavior, outside temperature, topography and the use of electric vehicles have an influence on the actual range and may reduce or even increase it under certain circumstances. Depending on driving conditions, the value may deviate from the stated value. For more information, please visit https://uk.smart.com/en/service/legal/.
[iii] Charging time of the battery may vary depending on various conditions such as different ambient and battery temperatures, available power, and other restrictions (e.g., local legal regulations, technical standards, unbalanced load limits), as well as the use of the remote-control function (e.g., remote-controlled air conditioning, preheating of the vehicle, etc.). With a 3-phase power supply, charging at up to 22 kW can be achieved, allowing a 10% to 100% SOC (State of Charge) in just 5.5 hours under optimal conditions (except with the smart #5 Pro, which is only available with an 11 kW 3-phase onboard charger, allowing 10% to 100% SOC in 8.5 hours). With a DC fast charging station, charging at up to 400 kW is possible, for 10% to 80% SOC in just 18 minutes under optimal conditions (except for the smart #5 Pro with 150 kW, which can go from 10% to 80% SOC in 30 minutes under optimal conditions).
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