2018 smart fortwo electric drive coupe

The CarCody take

The 2018 smart fortwo electric drive coupe is a rear-wheel-drive, two-seat electric car. Its EPA range is 58 miles, and it uses 31 kWh per 100 miles. The 108 combined MPGe figure favors efficiency, while the limited range points to short, predictable trips. A 240-volt charger takes three hours.

Who it suits. Short, predictable trips Drivers who only need two seats Owners with access to 240-volt charging

What it is

This 2018 smart fortwo 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 a 58-mile range. That is the distance its battery rating covers before recharging.

The numbers

The car returns 108 MPGe combined and uses 31 kWh per 100 miles. MPGe gives an electricity car a miles-per-gallon-equivalent measure, while kWh per 100 miles shows its energy use directly.

Its EPA class is Two Seaters, and the body style is a coupe.

What it costs to run

EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $700. For this electric car, that running-cost figure is tied to electricity use rather than gasoline.

A 240-volt connection charges it in three hours.

How it compares

For a side-by-side comparison, line up the figures that matter here: 58 miles of range, 108 combined MPGe, 31 kWh per 100 miles, and $700 in annual fuel cost.

Its small range and two-seat layout make those numbers more useful for judging fit than for measuring cargo or passenger capacity.

Who it suits

This car suits a driver whose regular trips fit within a 58-mile EPA range and who can use a 240-volt charger for a three-hour charge.

The two-seat cabin works for someone who does not need rear seats.

Trade-offs

Electric driving brings 108 combined MPGe and 31 kWh per 100 miles, but the EPA range is only 58 miles.

Rear-wheel drive and automatic operation are part of the package, while the coupe body and Two Seater class limit seating to two.

Verdict

Choose the 2018 smart fortwo electric drive coupe when your driving is short, repeatable, and limited to two people. The 58-mile range sets the boundary for each day, while 108 combined MPGe keeps energy use measured. A three-hour 240-volt charge can fit a planned routine. If your trips regularly go beyond that range or you need more seats, this layout does not match those needs.