“Shortlist it for the way it fits your household, not for a headline acceleration or range number.”
Why it belongs on a shortlist
Conservative planning allowance derived from the published WLTP figure; it is not a guaranteed real-world result.
Australian electric car profile
Drivers who want the smart #5's longer range and 800-volt charging at the lowest price in the Australian range.
Australian list price before on-road costs. Check the drive-away quote for your postcode. Price source

Facts and labelled estimates
Home-charging reality
These are planning estimates using a 10-hour overnight window and charging losses. Switchboard work, cable length, phase supply and controlled-load arrangements can change installation cost.
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“Shortlist it for the way it fits your household, not for a headline acceleration or range number.”
Conservative planning allowance derived from the published WLTP figure; it is not a guaranteed real-world result.
Problems, recalls and evidence
Absence of a listed issue is not a reliability claim. Official recalls, manufacturer campaigns, repeated reports, isolated reports and editorial observations are never blended into a fake failure rate.
Check the Australian vehicle recalls database ↗Safety and warranty fine print
ANCAP result and protocol year have not yet been verified for this exact Australian variant.
Warranty terms can differ by component, use and servicing history. Read the current Australian warranty booklet before ordering.
TechManPat practical fit
Catalogue research is not a physical family-living test, so this vehicle does not receive a TechManPat Tested badge.
The future test covers a rear-facing child seat, pram and shopping, dog crate, boot opening, rear doors, adult rear comfort, easy entry, parking, visibility, controls and real-world efficiency.
Australian owner experience
Owner aggregates are loading. One report never becomes a model-level reliability conclusion.
Current price and availability
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Vehicle sources
Evidence check
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