#5 Brabus (MY25)

The Smart #5 Brabus (MY25) is a 5-seat SUV with all-wheel drive, on sale in the UK from £51,800. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 3.8 seconds, quicker than 87% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 280 miles (450 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 59% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 82nd of 242 SUVs.

It uses around 3.0 mi/kWh (209 Wh/km), less efficient than the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 94 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 220 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 347 miles (558 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it supports vehicle-to-load (V2L), so it can power appliances from its battery. The battery uses NCM chemistry, which stores more energy for its weight than LFP.

Its UK starting price works out at £185 per mile of real-world range, close to the median for SUVs (£186 per mile).

Second-hand, a 2025 example is estimated at £29,500–£33,700, based on typical EV depreciation. After typical battery wear, a 2025 car should still manage about 274 miles of real-world range. These are estimates, not valuations: check real prices before you buy.