EV smart #1 Pro deliveries have begun in Malaysia

Smart Malaysia has announced it has begun delivering units of the #1 Pro, which is the entry-level variant of the electric vehicle (EV) that was launched here last November.

“We are thrilled to meet the expectations of urban drivers, prioritising practical features such as ample space and a range of 315 km, which is more than adequate. The #1 Pro embodies the preferences of environmentally-conscious city dwellers and commuters, offering premium quality and an aesthetic all-electric design,” said Zhang Qiang, CEO of smart Malaysia.

“At smart Malaysia, user needs are paramount in our decision-making process. The Pro variant is offered to fulfill the diverse needs of modern drivers, offering exceptional value for money,” he added.

With a retail price of RM189,000 on-the-road without insurance, the Pro is RM30,000 and RM60,000 less than the Premium and Brabus respectively. For the lower price, the Pro is equipped with a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery capable of delivering up to 315 km of range following the WLTP standard.

The battery powers a rear-mounted electric motor rated at 272 PS (268 hp or 200 kW) and 343 Nm, which are figures identical to the Premium. As such, the Pro does the same 0-100 km/h sprint in 6.7 seconds and has a top speed of 180 km/h.

The Pro also gets the same DC fast charging capacity of 150 kW, and with its smaller battery (the Premium and Brabus packed a 66-kWh nickel manganese cobalt unit), getting from a 10-80% state of charge (SoC) takes 22 minutes. There’s also  AC charging 7.2kW rate, with a 10-80% SoC needing a longer six hours instead of three with the other variants.