Smart ForTwo Electric Drive
Charging cable
The ForTwo Electric Drive is single-phase 7.4kW as standard. If you specified the optional 11kW three-phase charger, you need the 22kW cable to use it.
Charges about 50% faster on 22 kW public posts than a 7.4 kW cable.
Why this fits your ForTwo Electric Drive+−
The Smart ForTwo Electric Drive has a Type 2 inlet and a three-phase 11kW onboard charger. The 22kW cable carries its full 11kW on three-phase chargers. A 7.4kW cable would cap it. On a single-phase home wallbox both cables charge at the same 7.4kW.
Specifications+−
Delivery & returns+−
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Note: Pre-EQ third-gen ED. Type 2, 3.3kW single-phase standard (22kW fast charger option very rare in UK). No DC. 17.6kWh.
How long does it take?
Charging
the Smart ForTwo Electric Drive.
The Smart ForTwo Electric Drive Gen3 is the third generation of Smart's all-electric two-seater, built on the W451 platform and sold from 2013 to 2016. It is a pure BEV with a 17.6kWh battery and a Type 2 inlet, so charging at home or at a public AC point calls for a Type 2 to Type 2 lead.
This generation's standard onboard charger is rated at just 3.3kW on a single phase, which puts it among the slower chargers of its era. A very rare optional 22kW three-phase unit was listed by Smart, but virtually none reached UK roads. The onboard charger determines the actual charging speed: a higher-rated cable does not change that.
Estimates based on battery size and charge power. Rapid (DC) times are for a 10 to 80% charge, the way manufacturers quote them. Real-world charging varies with temperature, battery state and the charger itself.
7.4 kW or 22 kW?
Which cable does
the ForTwo Electric Drive need?
The Gen3 ForTwo ED charges at 3.3kW standard, so a 7.4kW Type 2 cable is already well beyond what the car will draw. You do not need anything higher rated. A 7.4kW cable works correctly on home wallboxes and any public Type 2 AC point, and the car simply takes what it can at 3.3kW. There is no practical benefit to paying extra for a 22kW cable on a standard UK single-phase setup.
Because the charging rate is low and the battery is small, charging times are modest regardless of where you plug in. A 5m Type 2 to Type 2 cable covers most driveways and urban parking arrangements. If you park in a tight spot or need to reach a socket on the opposite side of the car, 7m is a sensible choice for extra flexibility.
What does it cost to charge?
Filling the 17.6kWh battery from empty costs roughly £1.30 on an off-peak EV tariff of around 7.5p per kWh, or around £4.75 at a standard rate of around 27p. The small battery makes this one of the least expensive EVs to charge. Always check current tariffs as they change.
Also for your ForTwo Electric Drive
Goes well with.
Plug & Cable Holder · Type 2
Wottz Plug and Cable Holder
Carry Bag
Wottz Carry Bag
Dust Cap · Type 2
Wottz Dust Cap
Smart ForTwo Electric Drive FAQs
Good
questions.
Still not sure? Our team will confirm the right cable for your vehicle.
Contact usWhat charging cable does the Smart ForTwo Electric Drive need?+−
The Smart ForTwo Electric Drive has a Type 2 inlet, so it needs a Type 2 to Type 2 cable for UK home and public charging. It charges on up to three-phase AC at up to 11kW.
Can the Smart ForTwo Electric Drive charge at 22kW?+−
Only with the optional three-phase onboard charger. The Smart ForTwo Electric Drive is single-phase 7.4kW as standard, so a 7.4kW cable delivers its full AC speed. If you specified the optional 11kW three-phase charger, choose the 22kW three-phase cable to use it.
What length charging cable should I get?+−
5m suits most home and public charge points. Choose 7.5m or 10m if the charge point is far from your car's charging port or you park on the far side of a bay.
What charging cable does the Smart ForTwo Electric Drive Gen3 need?+−
A Type 2 to Type 2 cable. The onboard charger is rated at 3.3kW single-phase, so a standard 7.4kW cable handles any AC charging situation this car will encounter. The optional 22kW charger was extremely rare in UK spec and makes no difference on a standard home supply.
Does the Smart ForTwo Electric Drive Gen3 support rapid charging?+−
No. This generation (W451, 2013 to 2016) charges on AC only through its Type 2 inlet at up to 3.3kW standard. There is no DC rapid charging port. Charging is limited to home wallboxes and public AC points.
How long does it take to charge the Smart ForTwo ED Gen3?+−
With the standard 3.3kW onboard charger, a full charge from empty takes around five to six hours on a home wallbox. On a 3-pin socket at around 2.3kW it takes roughly seven to eight hours. The 17.6kWh battery is small enough that either method completes overnight.
What length Type 2 cable do I need for the Smart ForTwo ED Gen3?+−
A 5m cable is the most practical length for most home driveways and short-stay car parks. If your wallbox or charging post is set well back from where you park, or the socket falls on the far side of the car, a 7m lead is a worthwhile upgrade.