Smart

#1 Pro+ 66kWh

Electric car · M1 · Updated 2026-03

Smart #1 — Mercedes-Benz backed, jointly developed with Geely. Compact premium electric SUV with distinctive floating roof design, 150kW DC charging and 22kW AC charging standard.

Smart #1 Pro+ 66kWh — electric car Ireland 2026
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€28,390 After SEAI + VRT grants
440km WLTP ~349km real-world
440WLTP range km66kWh battery
349Real range kmIrish conditions est.
150Max DC kWFast charging
6.7s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€28,390Net priceAfter grants
€120Motor tax/yrLowest BEV band

⚙️ Technical specifications

Battery capacity66 kWh
WLTP range440 km
Real-world range (Ireland)~349 km
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)6.7s
Top speed180 km/h
Torque343 Nm
DrivetrainRWD
Max DC charge rate150 kW
Max AC charge rate22 kW
ConnectorsCCS · Type 2
Boot capacity273 L
Towing capacity1,600 kg
Seats5
Dimensions
Length4,270 mm
Width1,822 mm
Height1,636 mm
Battery warranty8 years / 150,000 km
CO₂ emissions0 g/km
🏁 WLTP range440km
🇮🇪 Real-world (Irish)~349km

Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.

Smart highlights

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Geely × Mercedes joint venture
Smart brand relaunched as a 50/50 Geely-Mercedes EV partnership
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Google built-in
Android Automotive with Google Maps and Assistant
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Premium compact positioning
Targeting premium urban buyers — larger and more upmarket than original Smart

💰 Irish pricing & incentives

List price (inc. 23% VAT)€34,290
SEAI Private Car Grant− €3,500
VRT relief− €2,400
Net price after grants€28,390

💡 Total savings of €5,900. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.

SEAI Private Car Grant €3,500 VRT relief €2,400 Motor tax €120/yr Home charger grant €300 BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
Estimated annual running costs (15,000km)
Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh)~€540
Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg)~€1,103
Motor tax€120/yr
Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L)~€2,160/yr
💡 Cost comparison: At an Electric Ireland night rate of €0.24/kWh, 15,000km of driving in the #1 costs approximately €540 in electricity — compared with ~€2,700 in petrol for an equivalent car.

🚘 #1 — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026

All prices are guide prices. Private buyer prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500) and VRT relief (€2,400). Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.

Model / Trim Battery & Range Price After Grants
Smart #1 Pure 49kWh
Entry
49kWh · 310km €29,290€23,740
Smart #1 Pro+ 66kWh
Most Popular
66kWh · 440km €34,290€28,390
Smart #1 Premium 66kWh
Top Spec
66kWh · 440km €37,290€31,180
Smart #1 Brabus AWD
Performance
66kWh · 400km €44,290€38,290

Prices include 23% VAT. Net prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500 where list price < €65,000) and VRT relief (capped at actual VRT due — 7% of OMSP, max €5,000 up to €40k, max €2,500 up to €50k, nil above €50k). Business buyers: SEAI car grant not available — VRT relief only. Always verify at seai.ie.

🇮🇪 #1 on Irish routes

Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).

🛣️ Dublin → Cork 260km · M8
✅ Single charge — 89km remaining
🛤️ Dublin → Galway 220km · M6
✅ Single charge — 129km remaining
🏝️ Dublin → Kerry 310km · M7/N21
✅ Single charge — 39km remaining
🌊 Dublin → Donegal 260km · N2/N14
✅ Single charge — 89km remaining
🔄 Cork → Dublin (return) 520km · Round trip
⚡ One rapid charge stop needed
🏠 Daily commute (avg) 50km · /day
✅ 6+ days between home charges

Based on ~349km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.

👥 Is the #1 right for you?

First-time EV buyer✅ Excellent choice
Family with children✅ 5 seats, 273L boot
Daily commuter (<100km)✅ Perfect
Intercity driving✅ Dublin–Cork on one charge
Towing (trailer/caravan)✅ Up to 1,600kg
Private buyer (SEAI + VRT)✅ €5,900 total grants
Company car / BIK saving✅ BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
AWD / off-road capability⚠️ FWD/RWD only
💡 Best for: Premium compact electric SUV.

⚡ Charging guide

🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%)~9h
🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%)~6h
🏢 22kW AC (0–100%)~3h
⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%)~55min
🚀 150kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%)~18min
Connectors (DC)CCS
Connectors (AC)Type 2
🔌 Irish networks: Compatible with ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen via CCS. Smart vehicles in Ireland are distributed through selected Mercedes-Benz dealers.

The Smart #1 and #3 support up to 150kW DC charging — compatible with all major Irish rapid networks. Smart is distributed through selected Mercedes-Benz dealers in Ireland.

📐 Dimensions & practicality

Length4,270 mm
Width1,822 mm
Height1,636 mm
Boot capacity273 L
Towing (braked)1,600 kg
Seats5
Battery warranty8 years / 150,000 km
🔋 Battery warranty: 8 years / 150,000 km. Manufacturer covers against capacity loss below 70%.

❓ Frequently asked questions — Smart #1 Pro+ 66kWh

The Smart #1 Pro+ 66kWh has an Irish list price of €34,290 (including 23% VAT). After the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500 and VRT relief of €2,400, the net cost is approximately €28,390. The range starts from €29,290 list price. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer and verify grant eligibility at seai.ie.
The Smart #1 Pro+ 66kWh has a WLTP official range of 440km. In real-world Irish conditions — motorway speeds, Irish temperatures and typical mixed urban/rural driving — expect approximately 349km per charge. This is sufficient for Dublin to Cork (260km) on a single charge.
Yes. The Smart #1 Pro+ 66kWh qualifies for the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500. New M1 BEV, list price €14k–€60k. Apply via seai.ie after purchase. VRT relief of €2,400 also applies, giving total state support of €5,900. Verify current eligibility at seai.ie.
Yes. Company car drivers benefit from the BIK (Benefit in Kind) OMV deduction of €20,000 in 2026, significantly reducing taxable BIK on EVs. Combined with zero motor tax (€120/yr) and lower fuel costs versus petrol, the Smart #1 Pro+ 66kWh is one of the most tax-efficient company cars in Ireland. The SEAI grant of €3,500 also applies for private buyers.
At 15,000km per year: home charging at a €0.24/kWh night rate costs approximately €540. Public charging at €0.49/kWh costs approximately €1,103. Add €120 motor tax. Compare to approximately €2,700 in petrol for an equivalent combustion car.
Smart was originally Mercedes-Benz's micro-car brand. In 2019, Mercedes and Geely Group formed a 50/50 joint venture to relaunch Smart as a premium electric brand. The new #1 and #3 are significantly larger than the original Smart Fortwo and manufactured in China. In Ireland, Smart is available through selected Mercedes-Benz dealers.
The Smart #1 Pro+ 66kWh supports up to 150kW DC and 22kW AC charging. At a 7.4kW home wallbox, a full charge takes approximately 9 hours. At a 50kW ESB ecars rapid charger, 10–80% takes around 55 minutes. At the maximum 150kW DC rate, 10–80% takes approximately 18 minutes.
The Smart #1 Pro+ 66kWh uses CCS (DC fast charging) and Type 2 (AC), compatible with all major Irish networks including ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen.
Motor tax for the Smart #1 Pro+ 66kWh is €120 per year — the lowest available band in Ireland (A1, 0g/km CO₂). All battery electric vehicles registered as private cars qualify for this rate, compared to €280–€700+/year for an equivalent petrol or diesel car.

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