$17,500 (After Federal Tax Credit) All-Electric smart fortwo In Early 2013

The Diminutive smart ED receives a new lease on life without the lease. 2013 smart fortwo ED - $25,000 to start and a smart USA announced today that it will bring in its third generation electric fortwo next spring at a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $25,000, making it the most affordable production electric vehicle in the U.S. A companion cabriolet model will retail at $28,000 when both models hit the U.S. market in the spring of 2013. Customers may also be eligible for federal tax credits (which run up to $7,500) or state/local tax credits, further reducing the cost. Prior models were available for lease only.