Takeaways
- The Smart #6 EHD is a Geely‑based 1.5‑litre PHEV producing 320 kW, offering a 285 km pure electric range and 1,810 km combined range.
- The model is a China‑specific launch; a European debut has not yet been announced, raising questions about Smart’s product strategy in Western markets.
Smart Automobile has announced the pre-sale launch of the Smart #6 EHD (Extended Hybrid Drive) at Auto China 2026 in Beijing on 24 April. The midsize sedan will be offered as a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV), featuring a 1.5‑liter turbocharged engine paired with an electric motor.
Key Technical Specifications and Powertrain
The Smart #6 EHD is based on the Geely Rein Engine Hybrid 2.0 technology, integrating a 1.5TD hybrid dedicated engine with a three‑speed DHT transmission.
The system produces a combined power output of 320 kW (429 hp). The lithium‑iron‑phosphate battery is available in two capacities – 20 kWh and 41.46 kWh – delivering a CLTC pure electric range of up to 285 km and a total combined range of up to 1,810 km. The car can accelerate from 0‑100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and achieve a fuel‑depleted consumption of 3.9 litres per 100 km.
Dimensions and Chassis Design
The Smart #6 EHD measures 4,906 mm in length, 1,922 mm in width, 1,508 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,926 mm, making it the largest model ever produced by the brand.
The exterior design continues the Mercedes‑Benz “Sensual Purity” philosophy, inspired by shark forms, and features a roof‑mounted LiDAR unit. The chassis uses a MacPherson front strut and multi‑link rear suspension, combined with FSD variable damping shock absorbers and ZF closed‑loop steering control technology.
European Market Outlook
The Smart #6 EHD is a China‑specific model. Its European debut has not yet been announced. If Smart decides to introduce the #6 EHD to the European market, the model would need to comply with EU homologation standards, including WLTP range and emission tests.
The open question is whether Smart will leverage the Geely‑Mercedes alliance to bring the #6 EHD to Europe, and how the brand would position a 4.9‑metre midsize sedan in a European market dominated by compact cars.
