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Smart says its limited-run #2 Couture Edition has sold out across the European markets where it was offered. The 999-unit launch edition sold out in two weeks, while regular #2 trims remain available; the car is rated for up to 180 miles (290 km) under WLTP.
Smart says all 999 units of its limited-run #2 Couture Edition have sold out in the European countries where it was offered, with the launch edition’s order books filling in two weeks. The sales milestone gives the automaker an early sign of demand for its new two-seat electric city car, though regular #2 versions remain available and the sold-out edition represents a small, limited batch.
The Couture Edition opened sales of the new Smart #2. Smart Europe CEO Wolfgang Ufer said the available units sold out across the markets where the edition was offered. The company has not said in the supplied report how many orders came from each country or whether the sales represent deposits, final contracts, or completed vehicle purchases.
The special edition is based on the top Premium trim and adds a glass roof, ambient lighting, heated seats and steering wheel, a Sennheiser audio system, and a wireless phone-charging pad. Its exclusive Atelier White Matt body color is paired with a Platinum Gold roof, 16-inch Lyra wheels with gold details, and decorative straps on the front bumper. The edition was capped at 999 cars.
Smart says the regular #2 trims can still be ordered. The car has a 35.8-kWh LFP battery and a WLTP-rated range of 180 miles (290 km). The company says it can charge from 10% to 80% in roughly 20 minutes. Prices start at €19,990, or about $22,500, in several European countries, including Germany, France, and Italy.
A Strong Start for Smart’s Two-Seater
The sellout indicates that buyers in the edition’s available markets were willing to place orders for a returning two-seat Smart, even before many had seen the car in person, according to Ufer. That gives the company an early commercial signal for a model aimed at dense urban areas, where a compact footprint can be useful and a two-seat layout may fit some city-driving needs.
The result should be kept in proportion: 999 cars is a deliberately limited run, not evidence that all versions of the #2 have sold out or that demand will remain at the same level once regular trims are on sale. Still, the launch edition’s rapid sellout could help Smart gauge interest as it prepares to return to a segment associated with its earlier two-seat cars.
For prospective buyers, the immediate distinction is practical: the Couture Edition is no longer available in the markets where it sold out, but Smart says regular trims remain orderable. The car’s two-seat capacity and stated range also make its intended role clear: it is an urban runabout, rather than a general-purpose family vehicle.
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From ForTwo EQ to Smart #2
The #2 is presented as a successor to the Smart ForTwo EQ, the electric version of the brand’s earlier two-seat city car. The original model had a 17.6-kWh battery, according to the report; the new car’s 35.8-kWh pack is nearly twice that capacity. Smart says the new model’s range has also doubled, although the figures should be read in the specific test context: its stated 180-mile range uses the WLTP rating system.
Smart’s history with two-seat cars has differed by market. The ForTwo had a short presence in the United States, while the small urban car became a familiar sight in some European cities. The Couture Edition’s design references the Smart Concept #2, shown ahead of the production model’s introduction, and its special paint and trim distinguish it from the regular versions.
The car’s planned rollout is also phased by steering configuration. Smart expects first customer deliveries in left-hand-drive markets in the middle of the second quarter. Deliveries in right-hand-drive markets are scheduled for 2027, according to the source report.
“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
The report does not identify the number of Couture Edition orders by country, the precise terms used to count a unit as sold, or whether cancellations could change the final total. It also does not provide an independent measure of demand or a comparison with other new-car launches. Ufer’s description of the result as a sign of broader interest is the company’s interpretation, not proof that regular trims will sell at the same pace.
Smart has not provided a country-by-country schedule for all deliveries in the supplied material. The stated 180-mile WLTP range is a standardized rating; real-world distance can vary with conditions and use. The report also does not specify the charging-power conditions behind the company’s estimate of roughly 20 minutes from 10% to 80%.
Orders and Deliveries Ahead
Buyers interested in the car can still order regular Smart #2 trims in Europe, according to the report. Smart has not announced that those versions are sold out, and the limited edition’s status should not be taken as an indication that the standard range is unavailable.
The next milestones are customer deliveries and the rollout to additional steering markets. Smart expects deliveries in left-hand-drive markets in the middle of the second quarter, while right-hand-drive markets are scheduled to follow in 2027. The source does not specify the calendar year for the second-quarter timing, so the precise date remains unclear.
Key Questions
Has every Smart #2 sold out?
No. Smart says the 999-unit Couture Edition has sold out in the European markets where it was available. The report says regular #2 trims can still be ordered.
How many Couture Edition cars were made available?
The limited edition was capped at 999 units, according to the report. Smart said those available units sold out in two weeks.
What range does the new Smart #2 have?
The #2 has a stated WLTP range of 180 miles (290 km). Actual driving range can differ from the standardized rating.
When are Smart #2 deliveries expected to begin?
First deliveries in left-hand-drive markets are scheduled for the middle of the second quarter. The supplied report does not name the year for that timing; right-hand-drive markets are scheduled for 2027.
How much does the Smart #2 cost?
The report lists a starting price of €19,990 (about $22,500) in several European countries, including Germany, France, and Italy. Prices may differ in other markets.
Source: insideevs.com
