Smart previews compact Concept #2 EV at Beijing Auto Show

New city-focused electric car concept signals return of the ForTwo format

The Concept #2 is built on the brand’s new Electric Compact Architecture. (Smart)

Smart has unveiled its new Concept #2 EV at the Beijing Auto Show 2026.

A modern reinterpretation of the ForTwo, it was styled by the Mercedes-Benz Global Design Team and features compact proportions aimed at urban use.

With wheels pushed to each corner, the two-seater concept car measures 2,792mm in length and has a turning circle of 6.95m, aiding manoeuvrability in tight city spaces.

Built on the brand’s new Electric Compact Architecture (ECA), Smart says the forthcoming production model — due to debut at the Paris Motor Show in October — is expected to offer a driving range of up to 300km. It will also support DC fast charging, with a 10% to 80% charge claimed to take under 20 minutes.

The concept also incorporates vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality, allowing external devices to be powered on the move.

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