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Smart says its limited-run #2 Couture Edition has sold out across the European countries where it was offered. The edition was capped at 999 cars and sold out in two weeks, while regular #2 trims remain available; customer deliveries are scheduled to begin in left-hand-drive markets in the middle of the second quarter.
Smart says its new #2 Couture Edition, a limited-run two-seat electric city car, has sold out in every European country where it was offered. The launch edition was capped at 999 units and, according to Smart Europe CEO Wolfgang Ufer, sold out in two weeks; regular #2 trims are still available to order.
The Couture Edition opened sales of the new #2 and is based on the model’s top Premium trim. It adds a glass roof, ambient lighting, heated seats and steering wheel, a Sennheiser audio system and wireless phone charging. Its exclusive Atelier White Matt bodywork is paired with a Platinum Gold roof, gold details on 16-inch Lyra wheels and decorative straps on the front bumper.
Smart’s new two-seater succeeds the electric ForTwo and has a 35.8-kilowatt-hour LFP battery. The source report gives its range as 180 miles (290 kilometers) on the WLTP test cycle and says charging from 10% to 80% takes roughly 20 minutes. These are stated specifications, not independent test results.
The report lists a starting price of €19,990—about $22,500—in Germany, France and Italy. It says deliveries in left-hand-drive markets are scheduled for the middle of the second quarter, with right-hand-drive markets expected to follow in 2027. The report does not specify the year for the second-quarter timing.
A Strong Start for Smart’s Two-Seater
The sellout gives Smart an early demand signal for a small electric car designed around urban use. A two-seat vehicle with a WLTP-rated range of 180 miles is not a direct fit for every household or long-distance journey, but compact dimensions and city-focused packaging can appeal to buyers looking for a car that is easier to use in dense streets and for shorter trips.
The result should be kept in proportion: it concerns a limited edition of 999 cars, not the entire #2 production run. Still, Smart says most buyers had not seen the car in person before ordering, which the company presents as evidence of interest in the model’s return. The launch edition’s sellout does not establish how quickly standard versions will sell or how broad demand will be once deliveries begin.
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From ForTwo EQ to Smart #2
The #2 draws on the format of the original Smart ForTwo: a compact, two-door car intended for city streets. The ForTwo’s electric version had a 17.6-kWh battery, according to the source report. Smart’s new model has nearly twice that capacity, alongside a claimed WLTP range and faster charging. Those specifications address some of the practical limits of the older electric car, though they do not change the #2’s two-seat layout.
Smart has a different history in Europe and the United States. The source report describes the two-door model as an established sight in European cities, while its US run was comparatively short, especially for the electric version. The new #2’s initial sales are in Europe; the supplied information does not confirm a US launch.
““Selling out all currently available units of the Smart #2 Couture Edition in just two weeks is an extraordinary achievement.””
— Wolfgang Ufer, CEO of Smart Europe GmbH
How Broad Is Demand Beyond the Launch Edition?
The reported sellout covers only the 999 Couture Edition cars. Smart has not provided figures in the supplied report for orders of regular trims, total planned production, cancellations or the number of customers who may be waiting for a car. It is also unclear whether the edition sold out through paid orders, reservations or another order process.
The report does not name every country where the Couture Edition was offered, give a precise calendar date for the start of deliveries, or confirm the year for the stated middle-of-the-second-quarter schedule. Its WLTP range and charging figures are manufacturer specifications as reported, and real-world range and charging performance may differ with conditions.
Deliveries Will Test the Early Interest
The next milestone is the start of customer deliveries in left-hand-drive markets, which the source report schedules for the middle of the second quarter. Right-hand-drive markets are slated to follow in 2027. Smart has not provided a more detailed country-by-country delivery timetable in the material supplied.
As regular trims remain available, order and delivery information for those versions will offer a clearer picture of demand beyond the limited launch run. Buyers will also be able to assess the car’s real-world range, charging experience and city practicality once customer vehicles are on the road.
Key Questions
Which Smart #2 version has sold out?
Smart says the limited-run #2 Couture Edition has sold out in all European countries where it was offered. Regular trims are still available to order.
How many Couture Edition cars were offered?
The edition was limited to 999 units, according to the source report.
What is the Smart #2’s stated range?
The reported WLTP-rated range is 180 miles (290 kilometers). That is a test-cycle figure, not a guarantee of real-world range.
When are Smart #2 deliveries expected to begin?
Deliveries in left-hand-drive markets are scheduled for the middle of the second quarter, according to the report. Right-hand-drive markets are expected to follow in 2027; the report does not specify the year for the second-quarter schedule.
Is the Smart #2 confirmed for the United States?
The supplied report discusses European sales and does not confirm a US launch or provide US pricing.
Source: insideevs.com
