Car Buyer's Guide

Overview

The smart #3 is a C-segment electric SUV with a coupe-SUV body, five seats and a Malaysian line-up that starts from RM175,000. It suits buyers who want a more style-led EV than a boxy family SUV, with the choice of a lower-range entry model, a longer-range middle variant or a quicker Brabus.

#3 in 2026 — what's new

The smart #3 carries on into 2026 unchanged, with no 2026-specific update in the latest news flow. The Malaysian range remains Pro, Premium and Brabus, following its 2024 local launch. The most recent #3-related headline concerns ACE 2025 deals for the smart #1 and #3, rather than a facelift, new battery or new variant.

Variants (3)

RM175,000–RM255,000 · est. from RM1,785/mo

Which variant to buy

Most buyers should pick the Premium at RM215,000. It keeps the Pro’s 268 hp output but upgrades from a 49 kWh battery and 325 km range to a 66 kWh battery and 455 km range. The Pro at RM175,000 is the cheaper way in if that range works for you. The Brabus at RM255,000 is for buyers who want 422 hp and the 3.7-second 0-100 km/h sprint, but its quoted range drops to 415 km.

Colours

across the range — availability varies by variant

  • Digital White Solid
  • Meta Black Metallic
  • Ceramic Cream Metallic
  • Electron Blue Matte
  • Future Green Metallic
  • Atom Grey Matte
  • Photon Orange Metallic

Verdict

The smart #3 is not the cheap end of the electric SUV market; the Perodua QV-E, Seres 3 and BYD Atto 2 all start much lower. What it has is a more coupe-like shape, a 455 km maximum quoted range in Premium form and a genuinely quick Brabus flagship. The line-up is easy to understand, and the Premium is the cleanest fit for daily Malaysian use.

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Rivals to consider

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smart #3 FAQ

How much is the smart #3 in Malaysia?

The smart #3 is priced from RM175,000 for the Pro, RM215,000 for the Premium and RM255,000 for the Brabus in Malaysia.

Which smart #3 variant should I buy?

Buy the Premium. It has the larger 66 kWh battery and the longest quoted range at 455 km, while keeping the same 268 hp output as the Pro.

What is the driving range of the smart #3?

The Pro is rated at 325 km, the Premium at 455 km and the Brabus at 415 km. The Premium has the longest quoted range in the Malaysian line-up.

How fast is the smart #3 Brabus?

The smart #3 Brabus makes 422 hp and does 0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds. It uses the 66 kWh battery and has a quoted range of 415 km.

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