The Smart ForTwo E.D Hits U.K Roads
September 2, 2008 · Print This Article
Smart has just released several new images of the new Smart E.D “Electric Drive” in use within British cities.
No new details have yet been released, so patience is the game for now but all signs point to a positive future for this exciting little car.
Here is a little recap of some of details that are currently available about the Smart E.D:
The Smart E.D produces no carbon dioxide, unburned hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide or any harmful substance. In reality it emits nothing at all. The car has a top speed of 60 mph, goes from 0-30 mph in 6.5 seconds and has a range of up to 70 miles per charge.
The Smart E.D preserves all the safety equipment you find in any gas powered Smart. The Smart E.D comes with has ESP, ABS brakes and two airbags. The Smart E.D is exempt from excise duty and congestion charges within major British cities.
Mercedes-Benz has delivered the first of 100 electric Smart ForTwos to fleet customers in the UK along with city councils and police departments.
Rated 41 hp with a speed of 0-37 miles per hour in 5.7 secs, with a maximum speed of 60 mph and a range of 70 miles per charge the Smart E.D will meet the needs of most inner city drivers.
In terms of practicality, the car has its own charger on board, which means it can be plugged directly into any UK mains 3 pin plug socket to recharge. A meter on the dash swivels through 90 degrees so it is possible to see the state of battery charge.
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