The smart #2 EV concept and the #6 EHD hybrid hatchback were revealed during the brand night prior to the Beijing Auto Show.

The smart #2 EV concept and the #6 EHD hybrid hatchback were revealed during the brand night prior to the Beijing Auto Show.

      On Wednesday, during the smart Global Brand Night event in Beijing, the electric vehicle brand smart—part of the China-Germany joint venture—introduced the new smart #2 concept car and the smart #6 EHD under the theme Change of Perspectives. As smart continues to broaden its electric vehicle range and reposition itself within the premium EV market, these latest concepts are drawing fresh attention. They also signify a return to the brand’s urban mobility origins while venturing into new market segments.

      **smart #2 Concept: A Compact Electric City Car**

      The smart #2 concept car, designed by the Mercedes-Benz team and built on the new ECA architecture, pays tribute to the brand’s heritage, reflecting the classic design of the original smart fortwo. It features a matte white and gold color palette, along with sleek body lines and gold chrome details. The vehicle is approximately 2.79 meters long, maintaining smart’s characteristic wheel-at-each-corner design, with short overhangs and a long wheelbase to optimize interior space. With a turning radius of 6.95 meters, it is highly maneuverable, making it ideal for urban settings and parking. This fully electric vehicle offers nearly 400 kilometers of CLTC range, supports DC fast charging, and can recharge from 10% to 80% in about 20 minutes. Additionally, it has Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capabilities for powering external devices.

      **smart #6 EHD: Luxury Hybrid Hatchback with Extended Range**

      The smart #6 EHD marks the brand’s first hatchback model in the hybrid category, combining the platform expertise of Mercedes-Benz with Geely’s advancements in hybrid technology. Its exterior design adheres to the Sensual & Sharp theme, inspired by shark shapes. The vehicle dimensions are 4906 × 1922 × 1508 mm, with a wheelbase of 2926 mm and a reported space utilization of 86%. The interior features circular geometric designs and is equipped with a dual-screen setup for the center and front passenger displays, alongside various interface themes, an audio system, and multi-color ambient lighting. The EHD hybrid system has a total output of 320 kW and a CLTC combined driving range of up to 1,810 km, with a fuel consumption rate of 3.9 L/100 km in charge-depleting mode, compatible with 92-octane petrol.

      **Interview with smart Executives**

      Following the event, smart Global CEO Tong Xiangbei and Head of Design Kai Sieber spoke about the company's product strategy, global alignment, and market positioning. According to them, smart is creating a cohesive global product portfolio based on shared platforms. Tong explained that smart functions as a global brand, adhering to global standards from the earliest stages of development, with China frequently serving as the initial launch market before expanding worldwide. Tong also mentioned that rather than creating entirely separate product lines for various regions, smart adapts its engineering within a unified architecture to align with regulatory and usage differences in markets like China and Europe. Sieber noted that the current platform offers flexibility for diverse body styles and future models, although new product decisions will depend on market demand, brand positioning, and business viability.

      On the topic of competition in China, both executives emphasized that smart does not primarily compete on price. Tong pointed to engineering integrity and core automotive qualities, while Kai identified a consistent design language and coherent driving characteristics as crucial differentiators. Concerning the smart #2, Tong characterized it as an urban-centric vehicle focused on space efficiency, supported by an EV platform and wheel-at-corner configuration, asserting that it is a fully functional car rather than merely a simplified product. According to Tong, the use of small cars varies in Europe and China, but the intended audience is broad, encompassing urban commuters, second-car owners, and individuals like retirees seeking compact mobility. Sieber added that from a design standpoint, the smart #2 continues the brand's exploration of proportion and spatial efficiency, with the electric platform architecture offering more usable cabin space while ensuring the vehicle retains functional completeness and a coherent automotive identity, instead of being relegated to a basic micro-mobility tool.

      **Author**

      Jessie Wu is a technology reporter based in Shanghai, focusing on consumer electronics, semiconductors, and the gaming industry for TechNode. She can be reached via email at jessie.wu@technode.com.

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The smart #2 EV concept and the #6 EHD hybrid hatchback were revealed during the brand night prior to the Beijing Auto Show.

On Wednesday, at the Global Brand Night event in Beijing, the electric vehicle brand smart, a China-Germany joint venture, introduced the new smart model.