Smart four-two

The smart for-two electric drive (ed) further demonstrates the pioneering role of this young car brand with an emission free, highly efficient and quiet two-seater, representing sustainable mobility at its highest level.

Presented at this year's NAIAS motor show in Detroit, production of this next generation smart for-two ed will commence at the end of this year.
Lithium-ion battery technology

The smart fortwo ed series will be equipped with a state of the art lithium-ion battery. Lithium-ion technology has clear advantages over other type of batteries, including compact dimensions, high performance, shorter charging times and higher reliability.

Evonik Industries AG, Essen and Daimler AG, Stuttgart are developing the energy storage battery. Based on lithium-ion technology from Evonik and with Daimler expertise, both groups will drive forward the research, development and production of efficient battery cells and battery systems in Germany.

In the near future, Li-Tec cells will appear in electric vehicles of Smart and Mercedes-Benz Cars. This will represent an important milestone in the series production of electric vehicles.

The lithium-ion batteries produced by the joint venture will be used in both the passenger car and commercial vehicle sectors. The capacity available at Li-Tec and the joint venture will initially concentrate on the needs of Daimler AG. Beyond that, the cells and battery systems will be sold to third parties.