Smart has offered a clearer look at its upcoming #6 EHD, releasing a fresh batch of official images and confirming several major specifications following the model’s earlier appearance in documents from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The new material sets the tone for what is shaping up to be the brand’s most ambitious model yet, particularly with its claimed 1,810 km CLTC range, a 285 km electric-only figure and a system output of 429 hp.
The #6 EHD’s plug-in hybrid setup is built around Geely’s NordThor Hybrid 2.0 technology, a configuration that pairs a 161hp 1.5-litre turbo engine with an electric motor. Power is channelled through a 3-speed DHT, forming a combined output of 429hp. Battery details remain under wraps, though Smart confirmed the use of lithium iron phosphate cells supplied by either SVOLT or CATL. Fuel consumption is said to dip as low as 3.9 litres per 100 km, underscoring the emphasis on efficiency.
Smart has already laid the groundwork for expectations with the previously introduced #5 EHD, which uses a similar formula: a 161hp 1.5T engine paired with a 268hp electric motor for the same 429hp total output and a 3-speed DHT. The #6 EHD, however, is set to surpass it in size and positioning.
Measuring 4,906 mm long, 1,922 mm wide and 1,508 mm tall, and riding on a substantial 2,926 mm wheelbase, it becomes the largest vehicle Smart has ever produced. The lengthy wheelbase also places it ahead of every other model in the brand’s current line-up.
Design plays an equally significant role in defining the #6 EHD. The bold yellow paint option, matched with yellow brake callipers, sets the tone for its performance-leaning character. Its profile is shaped by a sweeping roofline and ends with an electrically adjustable rear wing, a detail that signals its sporting intent beyond subtle hints. Up front, a full-width light bar is paired with a contrasting black lower grille, giving the sedan a distinctive and modern face.
A roof-mounted lidar unit hints at advanced driver-assistance features, marking a step up in Smart’s tech ambitions. Hidden door handles and side-mounted cameras complete the side profile, strengthening its futuristic aesthetic.
The cabin remains unseen for now, but Smart is expected to adopt a digital-forward layout in line with its newer models. Early indications suggest a large central display and an AI-driven voice assistant will feature prominently, forming the core of the next-generation cockpit experience.
With its mix of long-distance capability, strong performance, striking design and sizeable footprint, the Smart #6 EHD positions itself as the brand’s most serious entry into the upper tier of plug-in hybrid sedans. More details are expected to surface as it moves closer to its official launch.
