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Smart says the limited-run #2 Couture Edition, the launch version of its new two-seat city EV, sold out across all markets where it was offered in two weeks. The 999-unit edition is no longer available, but regular #2 trims can still be ordered in Europe; first deliveries in left-hand-drive markets are scheduled for the middle of the second quarter.
Smart says all 999 units of its #2 Couture Edition, the limited launch version of its new two-seat electric city car, sold out in two weeks across the countries where it was offered. The sellout is an early sign of demand for the model, though regular Smart #2 trims remain available to order in Europe.
The Couture Edition is based on the Smart #2’s top Premium trim and adds an exclusive Atelier White Matt body with a Platinum Gold roof. Its equipment includes a glass roof, ambient lighting, heated seats and steering wheel, a Sennheiser audio system and wireless phone charging. Gold details on the 16-inch Lyra wheels and suitcase-like straps on the front bumper echo the Smart Concept #2, according to the source report.
Smart Europe CEO Wolfgang Ufer said the edition sold out before most customers had seen the car in person. The company has not said how many orders came from each country, or whether the buyers have completed purchases rather than placed reservations. The sold-out status applies to the limited edition, not the full Smart #2 range.
The new car uses a 35.8-kilowatt-hour lithium iron phosphate battery. Smart’s reported WLTP range is 180 miles (290 kilometers), and the company says charging from 10% to 80% takes roughly 20 minutes. Prices start at €19,990 in several European markets, including Germany, France and Italy. The source does not specify the trim or options tied to that starting price.
Early Demand for a Two-Seat EV
The sellout gives Smart an encouraging launch signal for a model aimed at dense European cities, where a compact two-seat car can be easier to park and maneuver than a larger vehicle. The limited run was small, however, and its sellout alone does not establish how broadly the standard model will sell or whether demand will continue after launch.
The #2 also addresses some limitations of the previous electric ForTwo. Its 35.8-kWh battery is nearly twice the 17.6-kWh capacity cited for the predecessor, while the stated WLTP range and charging figures point to improved usability. Real-world range and charging times can vary with conditions; the report does not provide independent test results.
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From ForTwo EQ to Smart #2
The Smart #2 is a new two-door electric runabout that recalls the brand’s ForTwo EQ, which had a short run in the United States. Smart’s two-seat cars have had a longer presence in Europe, where the small format has become familiar on busy city streets. The Couture Edition served as the launch version of the new model.
According to the source report, the edition’s 999 cars were offered in multiple countries and have now sold out in all of them. That is a separate measure from demand for the regular trims, which remain orderable. The report does not give total orders for the standard versions or compare the launch pace with prior Smart models.
““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
What the Sellout Does Not Show
Smart has not disclosed the country-by-country breakdown, the number of completed purchases, or how many buyers are new customers. The available report also does not say whether the company plans another Couture Edition run. Since the edition was capped at 999 units, its sellout does not show how many customers would buy the standard car at its regular price.
It remains unclear how the reported WLTP range compares with real-world use, and the source provides no independent performance testing. The report gives a broad delivery schedule rather than exact dates for individual markets or customers.
Deliveries and Regular Orders
Smart’s stated schedule calls for first customer deliveries in left-hand-drive markets around the middle of the second quarter. Deliveries in right-hand-drive markets are expected to follow in 2027. The source does not specify a calendar year for the second-quarter milestone, so a more precise date cannot be confirmed from the available information.
Customers who missed the limited edition can still order regular Smart #2 trims in Europe, according to the report. The next useful indicators will be delivery timing, the availability of standard versions and sales information beyond the capped launch batch.
Key Questions
Is the Smart #2 Couture Edition sold out?
Smart says all 999 units sold out in the countries where the limited edition was offered, within two weeks.
Can customers still order a Smart #2?
Yes. The source report says regular trims remain available to order in Europe. The Couture Edition’s sellout does not mean the entire model range is sold out.
What range does the Smart #2 claim?
The reported WLTP range is 180 miles (290 kilometers). Real-world range may differ, and the source does not provide independent testing.
When are Smart #2 deliveries expected?
Smart’s schedule puts first deliveries in left-hand-drive markets around the middle of the second quarter, with right-hand-drive markets following in 2027. The report does not specify the year for the second-quarter milestone.
Source: insideevs.com
