At the Smart #1 launch event, Pro-Net, the official distributor for Smart vehicles in Malaysia and Thailand and a subsidiary of Proton, disclosed that they have already received over 500 bookings at the time of launch.

The Smart #1, which opened its bookings on 19-September, is available in three variants: the base #1 Pro, the Premium, and the top-tier Brabus. The Brabus variant has emerged as the favourite among Smart customers, constituting 60 percent of the total orders received.

Deliveries will commence right after its launch. The first batch of 300 Smart #1 units is set to be delivered, but for those without an early booking, the current waiting period stands at approximately one month.

To recap the Smart #1, which is imported from China (CBU), prices start from:

• Smart #1 Pro: RM 189,000
• Smart #1 Premium: RM 219,000
• Smart #1 Brabus: RM 249,000

*Prices are on-the-road, excluding insurance

The entry-level Smart #1 Pro features a smaller 49 kWh LFP battery, providing a WLTP-rated range of 315 km. Its power comes from a rear-mounted (RWD) single electric motor generating 272 PS and 343 Nm.

Moving up to the Premium variant, it shares the same motor but is paired with a larger 66 kWh NMC battery, offering an extended WLTP-rated range of 440 km.

The performance-oriented Brabus variant boasts an acceleration time of 3.9 seconds from 0-100 km/h, attributed to its 428 PS / 543 Nm dual electric motors (all-wheel drive). While it shares the same 66 kWh Li-Ion battery as the Premium variant, its range is slightly reduced to 400 km per WLTP.

All three variants support a maximum DC charging rate of 150 kW. However, when it comes to AC charging, the Premium and Brabus variants stand out with a capacity of 22 kW, while the Pro variant goes up to 7.2 kW.

Also read: No more teasers - Smart #1 launched in Malaysia, from RM 189k, up to 428 PS/543 Nm, 440 km