The new all-electric smart #1 has been crowned Best Small SUV at the 2023 What Car? EV Awards. Now in their third year, the annual awards, which recognise both new and used electric cars from across the automotive spectrum, were announced during a live virtual ceremony broadcast from London.
The award completes a trio of accolades presented to the #1 by one of the UK’s most trusted automotive consumer advice publications. Having finished first in class and second overall in the 2023 What Car? Safety Award earlier this year, the #1 was also bestowed with a prestigious five-star rating by the title last Spring.
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Signalling the start of an exciting new era for the smart brand, the #1 offers unprecedented levels of design and build quality
What Car?’s panel of expert judges singled out several features of the #1 for particular praise, noting the car’s spacious interior, exceptional build quality, smooth ride and fast charging. What Car? Editor, Steve Huntingford, said: “The #1 is a lot more spacious than its compact length might lead you to believe, plus its elegantly styled interior is beautifully made. Long distance comfort is further enhanced by an impressively smooth high-speed ride and class-leading refinement. And the #1 is both quick to accelerate and quick to charge.”
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The spacious, high-quality interior of the smart #1 Premium
Signalling the start of an exciting new era for the smart brand, the compact #1 SUV offers unprecedented levels of design and build quality in addition to an exceptionally well-equipped standard specification. Initially available in three production variants – Pro+, Premium and BRABUS – as well as a highly exclusive Launch Edition, the #1 is priced from just £35,950 on the road, underscoring smart’s dedication to offering remarkable value for money.
The commencement of customer deliveries in September will mark a new chapter for smart off the road as well as on it. The #1 is the first car to be available online through smart’s direct-to-customer service in addition to its nationwide showroom network, as the brand continues to build on its foundations as a leading light in affordable and accessible electric vehicles.
