CARS GLOBALMAG October 2016 | Page 74

T H E PA R I S A U T O S H O W SMART electric drive The fourth-generation electric smart is now available in all three bodystyles – including, for the first time, the smart forfour. With torque of 160 Newton metres, the 60  kW electric car boasts exceedingly responsive acceleration. When fully charged the battery has sufficient power to cover approximately 160 kilometres (100 miles) in accordance with the NEDC. The maximum speed is electronically limited to 130  km/h (80 mph) to maximise the range. From 2017 a particularly powerful 22 kW fast charger will be available as an option. This enables the smart electric drive to be charged  in as little as 45 minutes.