Author: Jessica Park

Smart is advancing development of its all-electric #2 city car, with real-world testing now underway to validate the brand’s new Electric Compact Architecture (ECA), the company said. The model is scheduled to make its global premiere in late 2026. Engineers are currently using modified smart fortwo bodies as test vehicles to evaluate the new platform. This approach allows early validation of the ECA while maintaining the ultra-compact dimensions that have defined smart’s city-focused vehicles. The #2 is expected to retain a two-door, two-seat layout and a rear-wheel-drive configuration, reflecting the core characteristics of the original fortwo. While the vehicle’s footprint…