smart #5: real-world range vs WLTP
The smart #5 has an official WLTP range of 289 mi–367 mi from a 94 kWh usable battery. Lab figures rarely match the road, so here is what to really expect — and a calculator to tune it to your weather, route and battery health.
What range to really expect
Winter (−10 °C)
243 mi
66% of WLTP
Warm weather (30 °C)
349 mi
95% of WLTP
Motorway
286 mi
78% of WLTP
City
396 mi
108% of WLTP
Estimates for an as-new battery, based on the smart #5 (2025). Cold weather and motorway speeds cut range the most; town driving recovers some through regenerative braking.
Learn more about the smart #5
Trims & specifications
| Trim | Year | WLTP range | Usable battery | WLTP consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | 2025 | 367 mi | 94 kWh | 15.9 kWh/100 km |
| Brabus | 2025 | 336 mi | 94 kWh | 17.4 kWh/100 km |
| Pro | 2025 | 289 mi | 74.4 kWh | 16 kWh/100 km |
How the smart #5's range compares
Its 367 mi WLTP range is longer than 75% of the 217 EVs we track — ranked #52 of 217.
Estimate smart #5 range for your conditions
Estimated real range
Estimated real range
331 mi
90% of WLTP
WLTP range
367 mi
Real-world use
3.52 mi/kWh
Where the range goes
Your car & conditions
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How to read these numbers
Each estimate takes the smart #5 WLTP range and applies a transparent derate for temperature, driving profile, climate use and battery health. They are guides, not guarantees — your own efficiency, tyres, load and route all matter, so use the calculator above to match your situation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the real range of the smart #5 in winter?
- In cold weather (around −10 °C) with the heating on, expect roughly 243 mi from the smart #5 — well below its WLTP rating, because batteries lose capacity in the cold and cabin heating draws extra power.
- How far does the smart #5 go on the motorway?
- At sustained motorway speeds the smart #5 manages about 286 mi. High speed is the single biggest drain on an EV, so motorway range is noticeably shorter than the WLTP figure.
- Why is the smart #5 real range lower than WLTP?
- WLTP is measured in a controlled lab cycle. Real driving adds cold or hot weather, higher speeds, climate control and an ageing battery — together they typically cut range by 20–40%, which is what these estimates reflect.