Charging Cost
The electricity cost to run the vehicle.
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Charging cost is calculated by multiplying the WLTP consumption figure by your electricity unit cost.
It accounts for recharged energy from the mains.
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Safety
Safety ratings (from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency)
Economy
Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.
Energy consumption is displayed on the dashboard and is re-calculated as you drive. It is different to the WLTP-rated consumption (which measures power from the mains).
This number is estimated by comparing the usable battery capacity against the WLTP range.
See more about WLTP range and efficiency
WLTP Consumption
How much electricity the vehicle consumes per kilometre of travel - including charging losses
WLTP measures recharged electric energy from the mains which allows comparison of running costs.
See more about WLTP range and efficiency
Highway Range
An estimate of how far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, when driving only on open road (100 km/h).
WLTP range, however, tends to match mostly urban travel (under 80 km/h).
See more about WLTP range and efficiency
Real Range Estimate
How far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, accounting for local driving conditions.
Adjust for the portion of urban/city driving vs highway (100 km/h) that you typically do.
Consumption ⚡️
How much electrical energy does the vehicle use while driving?
Often displayed on the dashboard, this is different to WLTP consumption - where charging losses are included (helpful in comparing running costs).
Higher speeds increase energy consumption (due to aerodynamic drag and reduced opportunity for electricity regeneration).
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) ⚡️
V2L allows electricity to flow from the battery to power appliances.
Some vehicles have interior NZ sockets, while others require an adapter be plugged into the Type 2 exterior charging socket.
Tow Capacity
Unbraked (kg) / Braked (kg)
Most EVs can have towbars fitted for carrying bikes (but not for towing loads).
Towing a load will significantly decrease range (typically by 50%).
See all EVs ranked by tow capacity .
Boot Space 🧳
Seats up (Litres) / Seats down (Litres)
The volume of space available.
Frunk
Volume (Litres)
The American term "front trunk" indicates how much storage space is available under the bonnet of the car.
Battery Capacity 🔋
Total (Gross) kWh / Usable (Net) kWh
Usable battery capacity is the number of kilowatt-hours that the vehicle can access.
Complete guide to EV batteries .
Battery Type 🔋
Lithium-ion batteries have several different cathode materials. Each material has tradeoffs between energy density, safety, cost, and longevity.
LFP - Longer life, but less energy dense.
NMC - More energy dense, but more expensive.
Which EVs have LFP? .
AC Charge
The maximum charging rate the EV can support at home or public AC charging.
An EV has a built-in charger that converts household AC electricity into DC current that goes into the battery.
This limits the maximum speed you can charge at home - no matter what extra equipment you install. Single-phase power supports up to 7.4 kW - if the EV can take more than this, three-phase power must be available at the property.
Fast Charge ⚡
The maximum charging rate the EV can support at a DC fast charger.
Charging power also is limited by the capacity of the charging station.
In NZ, fast chargers are typically 25 kW, 50 kW, 100 kW, 175 kW, and 300 kW.
Cold temperatures and the vehicle's charging curve also dictate peak speed (i.e. a warm battery at a lower state-of-charge will charge quicker).
EVs Smart #3
Smart #3
Described as a ‘sports utility coupe’, the #3 is slightly longer and lower than the #1, giving it a more aerodynamic profile (and less headroom for rear passengers).
Current models Smart #3 Pro+
Price
Performance
0-100 km/h 🔥 5.8 s Top Speed 180 km/h
Total Power 200 kW Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Range & Efficiency
WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range 435 km Highway Range 333 km
WLTP Consumption 168 Wh/km Charging Cost $4.20/100 km
Smart #3 Pro+: Real Range
Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range 386 km Consumption 6.2 km / kWh 16.1 kWh / 100 km
Type of driving
Outside temperature
Battery & Charging
Battery 66 kWh / 62 kWh Type NMC Vehicle-to-Load Yes V2L Interior - V2L Exterior Type 2 (adaptor)
AC charge power 11 kW DC charge power 150 kW
Dimensions
Shape Medium SUV Seats 5 Tow Rating 750 kg / 1600 kg Boot Space 260 L / 1160 L Frunk 15 L
Length 4400 mm Width 1844 mm Height 1556 mm Ground clearance 160 mm Kerb Weight 1780 kg
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Smart #3 Premium
The premium trim offers duo-leather seats, 10″ heads-up display, premium audio, heat pump, plus more.
Price
Performance
0-100 km/h 🔥 5.8 s Top Speed 180 km/h
Total Power 200 kW Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Range & Efficiency
WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range 455 km Highway Range 348 km
WLTP Consumption 163 Wh/km Charging Cost $4.08/100 km
Smart #3 Premium: Real Range
Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range 403 km Consumption 6.5 km / kWh 15.4 kWh / 100 km
Type of driving
Outside temperature
Battery & Charging
Battery 66 kWh / 62 kWh Type NMC Vehicle-to-Load Yes V2L Interior - V2L Exterior Type 2 (adaptor)
AC charge power 22 kW DC charge power 150 kW
Dimensions
Shape Medium SUV Seats 5 Tow Rating 750 kg / 1600 kg Boot Space 260 L / 1160 L Frunk 15 L
Length 4400 mm Width 1844 mm Height 1556 mm Ground clearance 160 mm Kerb Weight 1810 kg
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Smart #3 BRABUS
The BRABUS trim adds to the premium, but with higher-performance dual motors, AWD, larger 20″ wheels, and sport suspension.
Price
Performance
0-100 km/h 🔥 3.7 s Top Speed 180 km/h
Total Power 315 kW Drive All Wheel Drive
Range & Efficiency
WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range 415 km Highway Range 318 km
WLTP Consumption 176 Wh/km Charging Cost $4.40/100 km
Smart #3 BRABUS: Real Range
Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range 368 km Consumption 5.9 km / kWh 16.8 kWh / 100 km
Type of driving
Outside temperature
Battery & Charging
Battery 66 kWh / 62 kWh Type NMC Vehicle-to-Load Yes V2L Interior - V2L Exterior Type 2 (adaptor)
AC charge power 22 kW DC charge power 150 kW
Dimensions
Shape Medium SUV Seats 5 Tow Rating 750 kg / 1600 kg Boot Space 260 L / 1160 L Frunk 15 L
Length 4400 mm Width 1844 mm Height 1556 mm Ground clearance 160 mm Kerb Weight 1910 kg
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Smart #3 Pro+ Smart #3 Premium Smart #3 BRABUS Price $69,990 $74,990 $84,990 WLTP Range 435 km 455 km 415 km Highway range 339 km 355 km 324 km Price per km of range $160 $164 $204 0-100 km/h 5.8 s 5.8 s 3.7 s Top Speed 180 km/h 180 km/h 180 km/h Drive RWD RWD AWD Power 200 kW 200 kW 315 kW Battery (nominal) 66 kWh 66 kWh 66 kWh Battery (usable) 62 kWh 62 kWh 62 kWh WLTP consumption 168 Wh/km 163 Wh/km 176 Wh/km Chemistry NMC NMC NMC AC speed 11 kW 22 kW 22 kW DC speed 150 kW 150 kW 150 kW Vehicle to Load Yes Yes Yes Boot space 260 L 260 L 260 L Boot (seats down) 1160 L 1160 L 1160 L Frunk 15 L 15 L 15 L Seats 5 5 5 Length 4400 mm 4400 mm 4400 mm Width 1844 mm 1844 mm 1844 mm Height 1556 mm 1556 mm 1556 mm Ground clearance 160 mm 160 mm 160 mm Weight 1780 kg 1810 kg 1910 kg Tow (braked) 1600 kg 1600 kg 1600 kg Tow (unbraked) 750 kg 750 kg 750 kg
Sales and ranking The Smart #3 is outside the top 50 new fully electric vehicles in New Zealand.
See all EVs ranked in New Zealand.
How many Smart #3s have been sold in NZ? There have been 3 Smart #3s registered in NZ to date. These were all registered as new.
How many sold per month and year Smart #3 registrations per month and year, (NZ new and used imports combined).
How many of each submodel is there? How many units of each major model variation (NZ new only) have been registered to date.
Note: this is raw data from the vehicle register, and may contain errors.
Submodel Units BRABUS 66KWH/EV/AWD 2 PREMIUM 66KWH/EV/AT 1
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