Milton Keynes, 18 January 2024 – The smart #1 has claimed the title of best Small Electric SUV at the prestigious 2024 What Car? Awards. The recognition is the latest in a series of accolades for the all-electric SUV since its launch, including receiving a coveted five-star rating from What Car?’s expert reviewers.
A second What Car? award for the #1, following its first-place finish in the Best Small SUV category of the What Car? EV Awards in August, the win reflects the continued appeal of the smart’s class-leading performance and safety, despite the emergence of multiple rivals since.
Established in 1978, the What Car? Awards are among the most esteemed accolades in the industry, celebrating outstanding achievements and innovations from across the automotive spectrum.
Dirk Adelmann, CEO for smart Europe, commented on the #1’s triumph: “We are thrilled to receive this significant What Car? Award, which recognizes smart’s commitment to delivering outstanding products in the electric vehicle sector.
“With the imminent arrival of the even more affordable #1 Pro in the UK, and the upcoming launch of our exceptionally well-received #3, we are confident that smart will continue to set new standards for practicality, design, and value in 2024.”
Soon to be available in four production variants – Pro+, Premium, and BRABUS, as well as the upcoming Pro – the #1 underscores smart’s dedication to offering remarkable value for money.
“As a small electric SUV, the smart #1 sits in one of the most competitive sectors of the new car market, yet it manages to better all of its rivals,” noted Steve Huntingford, Editor at WhatCar?
“It’s as good to drive as it is safe, and has an interior that’s both classy and practical. You also get loads of equipment for your money, despite pricing being highly competitive. And like all of the best electric cars, it combines a good range with fast charging.”
The #1 has proven popular with experts and buyers alike, this latest accolade following several honours including receiving Highly Commended status from CarWow in both the ‘Urban Living’ and ‘Outstanding EV’ categories, earning the coveted Which? ‘Best Buy’ status, and most recently winning Best Compact Family EV in the 2023 AutoEV Awards.
