Verdict
The smart #3 asks RM175,000, RM6,000 more than the RM169,000 smart #1, but the gap buys a useful 22 kW AC charging rate against 7.2 kW, 325 km versus 315 km range and a 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time instead of 6.7 seconds. It is also 130 mm longer, yet its 370-litre boot trails the #1’s 411 litres. For Malaysian buyers who can charge at 22 kW, the #3 has the stronger mechanical case; the #1 is the more practical and better-equipped cabin choice.
Pick the smart #3 if 22 kW AC charging, a 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time and 325 km of range matter more than 41 litres of boot space.
Pick the smart #1 if you want to save RM6,000 while gaining a 411-litre boot, dual-zone climate control and a driver’s memory seat.
Key differences
- Price: smart #3 RM175,000; smart #1 RM169,000.
- EV range: smart #3 325 km; smart #1 315 km.
- AC charging: smart #3 22 kW; smart #1 7.2 kW.
- 0-100 km/h: smart #3 5.8 seconds; smart #1 6.7 seconds.
- Boot space: smart #3 370 litres; smart #1 411 litres.
- Length: smart #3 4,400 mm; smart #1 4,270 mm.
#3
- 22 kW AC charging rate
- 325 km EV range and 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- Four front and four rear parking sensors
- Costs RM6,000 more
- 370-litre boot is 41 litres smaller
- Single-zone climate control versus dual-zone in the #1
#1
- 411-litre boot
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- 10-way power driver’s seat with memory and sliding rear seats
- 7.2 kW AC charging is far slower than the #3’s 22 kW
- 315 km range is 10 km shorter
- 0-100 km/h takes 6.7 seconds, 0.9 seconds slower than the #3
What the #3 has over the #1
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
Boot space favours the #1: 411 litres against 370.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM175,000 | RM169,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM260 | RM260 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,785/mo | RM1,725/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM4,798 | RM4,642✓ |
| Electricity / year (est.) | RM1,340✓ | RM1,382 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM6.70✓ | RM6.91 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM31,988 | RM31,420✓ |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 2.2 hours✓ | 6.8 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 25 min | 25 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 268 hp | 268 hp |
| Motor Torque | 343 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 49 kWh | 49 kWh |
| EV Range | 325 km✓ | 315 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW✓ | 7.2 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 150 kW | 150 kW |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.8 seconds✓ | 6.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,400 mm | 4,270 mm |
| Width | 1,844 mm | 1,822 mm |
| Height | 1,556 mm | 1,636 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,785 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,780 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 370 litres | 411 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/45R19 | 235/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/45R19 | 235/45R19 |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 | Continental EcoContact 6 Q |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | — | 24 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | — | 17 inch |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Flux Alloy Wheels | 19" Amps Alloy Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Flux Alloy Wheels | 19" Amps Alloy Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Comfort Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag) | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available On Front Passenger Seat, Rear Outer Seats | Available On Front Passenger Seat, Rear Outer Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Front and Rear | Yes, Front and Rear |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Door Opening Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition, Auto High Beam, |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector with Manual Levelling | LED Reflector with Manual Levelling |
| Taillamps | LED | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats | 10-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, Powered Front Passenger's Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-fold with Sliding Adjustment |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 3 USB-C, 1 USB-A, Qi Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights, 64-colour Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Manual Sunshade for Glass Roof | Yes |
| Audio | 12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | 12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Highway & Traffic Jam Assist |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Yes, Powered | Yes, Powered |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, With 360-degree Camera | Yes, With 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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#3 vs #1 FAQ
Is the smart #3 or smart #1 better?
The smart #3 is better for faster AC charging, range and acceleration: 22 kW, 325 km and 5.8 seconds to 100 km/h. The smart #1 is better for luggage and cabin convenience, with a 411-litre boot, dual-zone climate control and driver-seat memory.
What is the price difference?
The smart #3 costs RM6,000 more than the smart #1: RM175,000 versus RM169,000.
Which smart has the larger boot?
The smart #1 has the larger boot at 411 litres, compared with 370 litres in the smart #3. That is a 41-litre advantage for the #1.
How long does charging take?
The #3's 49.0 kWh battery takes about 2.2 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 25 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 150 kW peak. The #1's 49.0 kWh battery takes about 6.8 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 25 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 150 kW peak.