Smart in Frankfurt

Smart is readying their BEV for worldwide availability. Price still unknown however. From mid November 2009 the new Smart Fortwo electric drive will roll off the production line in Hambach, France. Unlike its predecessor, the electrically driven Fortwo of the second generation is fitted with a 14 kWh Li-Ion pack provided by Tesla and housed in a space-saving position between the axles. A 40 HP/89 lb-ft. of torque electric motor is fitted at the rear. The fortwo BEVs range is 84 miles with a top speed limited to 62 mph.