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smart · model year 2017

2017 smart fortwo electric drive coupe

Two Seaters · Rear-Wheel Drive · Electric · EPA class: Two Seaters

EPA figures · 2017fueleconomy.gov

58miles · EPA range

108MPGe combined

$700fuel a year

31 kWh per 100 miles 3 h to charge at 240 V 60 KW AC Synchronous Automatic (A1)

This car on fueleconomy.gov, read 2 October 2026. Your own figures depend on how and where you drive.

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The 2017 smart fortwo electric drive coupe is a two-seat electric car with rear-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. Its EPA figures are 58 miles of range and 108 combined MPGe. A 240-volt connection takes three hours to charge, while EPA annual fuel cost is $700 at 31 kWh per 100 miles.

Good to know

108 combined MPGe
58-mile EPA electric range
Three-hour charge time at 240 volts
Rear-wheel drive with automatic transmission

Watch for

Two-seat cabin
58-mile rated range limits longer trips
240-volt charging takes three hours
EPA annual fuel cost is $700

Who it suits. Drivers whose regular trips fit within 58 EPA miles Solo drivers or pairs who can charge at 240 volts

Choose this fortwo when a two-seat layout matches your routine and 58 EPA miles cover your normal day. Its 108 combined MPGe keeps the focus on efficient electric travel, while the $700 annual EPA fuel-cost estimate gives a clear running-cost reference. Plan around charging time: a 240-volt connection needs three hours. If your trips regularly exceed the rated range or you need more seats, this configuration will not fit those needs.

What it is

This 2017 smart is a two-seat car powered by electricity. It uses a 60 kW AC synchronous motor, rear-wheel drive and an automatic transmission.

Its defining EPA figure is 108 combined MPGe. That rating expresses its electricity use across city and highway driving.

The numbers

EPA range is 58 miles. A full charge therefore covers 58 EPA-rated miles before recharging.

Energy use is 31 kWh per 100 miles. The car is rated at 108 MPGe combined.

What it costs to run

EPA lists annual fuel cost at $700. Electricity consumption is rated at 31 kWh per 100 miles, so your actual bill depends on your electric rate and miles driven.

Charging at 240 volts takes three hours.

How it compares

Its 108 combined MPGe rating and 58-mile EPA range describe its rated efficiency and driving distance between charges.

Who it suits

It suits a driver whose regular trips fit within a 58-mile EPA range and who can allow three hours for a 240-volt charge.

The two-seat layout is aimed at solo driving or carrying one passenger.

Trade-offs

Electricity avoids gasoline use, but the EPA range is 58 miles and a 240-volt charge takes three hours.

You get rear-wheel drive and an automatic transmission, with seating for two rather than a larger passenger cabin.

Verdict

Every figure on record

Combined MPGe: 108 MPGe
EPA range: 58 miles
Energy use: 31 kWh per 100 miles
Annual fuel cost: $700
Charge time at 240 V: 3 hours
Model year: 2017
Body: Car
EPA size class: Two Seaters
Drive: Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine: 60 KW AC Synchronous
Transmission: Automatic (A1)
Fuel: Electricity

Questions

How far can the 2017 smart fortwo electric drive coupe go?

Its EPA-rated range is 58 miles.

What is its combined MPGe?

The coupe is rated at 108 combined MPGe.

How much electricity does it use?

EPA rates energy use at 31 kWh per 100 miles.

How long does it take to charge?

Charging at 240 volts takes three hours.

How many people does it seat?

It is classified by the EPA as a Two Seaters car.

What drivetrain and transmission does it use?

It has rear-wheel drive and an automatic (A1) transmission.

What is the EPA annual fuel cost?

EPA lists annual fuel cost at $700.