Car Buyer's Guide

Overview

The smart #3 is a C-segment electric SUV, launched in Malaysia in 2024, with a coupe-SUV shape and five seats. It suits buyers who want more range or performance than the entry model provides, with three battery-and-output choices. Prices start from RM175,000, placing it above the smart #1’s RM169,000 entry point.

#3 in 2026 — what's new

No 2026-specific smart #3 update is announced, so it carries into 2026 unchanged. The Malaysian line-up remains the Pro, Premium and Brabus. Pro uses a 49 kWh battery for 325 km and 268 hp; Premium steps up to 66 kWh, 455 km and the same power. Brabus keeps the 66 kWh battery, has 415 km range and 422 hp.

Variants (3)

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

Which variant to buy

Pick the RM215,000 Premium for most buyers: its 66 kWh battery and 455 km range add 130 km over Pro while retaining 268 hp. The RM175,000 Pro is for a lower entry price if 325 km is enough. Pay RM255,000 for Brabus only if 422 hp matters more than range; it is RM40,000 above Premium, keeps 66 kWh, but rated range falls 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 #3 has a clear ladder: Pro is the lower-cost route in, Premium focuses on maximum stated range, and Brabus on output. Its 455 km maximum is useful, but the Pro’s 325 km is a sizeable compromise. It costs more than the Perodua QV-E, Seres 3 and BYD Atto 2, although the entry model is below the Zeekr 7X and BYD Sealion 7. Choose on range or power, not the badge.

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Rivals to consider

same class, similar money

smart #3 FAQ

How much is the smart #3 in Malaysia?

The smart #3 range starts with the RM175,000 Pro, followed by the RM215,000 Premium and RM255,000 Brabus.

Which smart #3 variant should I buy?

Choose the Premium for its 66 kWh battery, 455 km range and 268 hp. Pick Pro only to reduce the entry cost, or Brabus if its 422 hp is the priority over range.

What is the smart #3’s electric range?

Pro is rated for 325 km, Premium for 455 km, and Brabus for 415 km. Premium has the longest stated range.

How many seats does the smart #3 have?

All three smart #3 variants have five seats.

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