Verdict
The RM40,000 step from Pro to Premium is substantial, but it buys a 66 kWh battery rather than 49 kWh and 455 km rather than 325 km of range. That 130 km margin matters more on Malaysian intercity runs than the Premium’s head-up display or 13-speaker Beats system. Both retain the same 268 hp, 343 Nm motor, 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time and 150 kW DC charging, so there is no performance case. For city-focused ownership, the Pro is the sensible saving; frequent highway users should take Premium.
Pick the smart #3 Pro if RM40,000 saved matters more to you than 130 km of claimed range, a head-up display and upgraded audio.
Pick the smart #3 Premium if you regularly make longer journeys and want the 455 km range from its 66 kWh battery.
Key differences
- Price: RM175,000 for the Pro versus RM215,000 for the Premium.
- Battery capacity: 49 kWh in the Pro versus 66 kWh in the Premium.
- EV range: 325 km for the Pro versus 455 km for the Premium.
- Wheels: 19-inch Flux alloy wheels on the Pro versus 19-inch Torque alloy wheels on the Premium.
- Audio: 12.8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in the Pro versus the same 12.
- Head-up display: absent in the Pro versus fitted in the Premium.
Pro
- RM40,000 lower purchase price.
- Same 268 hp, 343 Nm and 5.8-second 0-100 km/h performance as the Premium.
- Same 150 kW DC charging, 22 kW AC charging and 3.3 kW V2L capability.
- 325 km range is 130 km shorter than the Premium’s 455 km.
- No head-up display.
- Misses the Premium’s 13-speaker Beats EQ sound system.
Premium
- 66 kWh battery and 455 km range.
- Head-up display.
- 13-speaker Beats EQ sound system.
- Costs RM40,000 more than the Pro.
- No extra motor output or acceleration: it has the same 268 hp, 343 Nm and 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Charging hardware is unchanged at 22 kW AC and 150 kW DC.
What the Premium has over the Pro
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM175,000✓ | RM215,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM260 | RM260 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,785/mo✓ | RM2,195/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM4,798✓ | RM5,838 |
| Electricity / year (est.) | RM1,340 | RM1,289✓ |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM6.70 | RM6.44✓ |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM31,988✓ | RM36,934 |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 2.2 hours✓ | 3.0 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 25 min✓ | 30 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 | 66 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 325 km | 455 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | 22 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 | 5.8 seconds |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,400 mm | 4,400 mm |
| Width | 1,844 mm | 1,844 mm |
| Height | 1,556 mm | 1,556 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,785 mm | 2,785 mm |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 370 litres | 370 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/45R19 | 245/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/45R19 | 245/45R19 |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 |
| 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" Torque Alloy Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Flux Alloy Wheels | 19" Torque Alloy Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| 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 |
| 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 | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-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, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Manual Sunshade for Glass Roof | Manual Sunshade for Glass Roof |
| Audio | 12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | 12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 13-speaker Beats EQ Sound System |
| 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 |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Yes, Powered | Yes, Powered |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, With 360-degree Camera | Yes, With 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| 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 October 2026.
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Pro vs Premium FAQ
Is the smart #3 Pro or smart #3 Premium better?
The smart #3 Premium is better for regular long-distance use because its 66 kWh battery delivers 455 km of range. The Pro is the better buy for shorter-distance use if the RM40,000 saving is more useful than the extra range and equipment.
What is the price difference?
The smart #3 Premium costs RM40,000 more than the smart #3 Pro.
Do the smart #3 Pro and Premium charge at different speeds?
No. Both have 22 kW AC charging, 150 kW DC charging and 3.3 kW vehicle-to-load capability. The Premium’s advantage is its larger 66 kWh battery and longer 455 km range, not faster charging hardware.
How long does charging take?
The Pro'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 Premium's 66.0 kWh battery takes about 3.0 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 30 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 150 kW peak.