Hatchback · 4 seats · RWD
Discontinued · 2018–2022Smart EQ forfour
Everything you need to plan life with a EQ forfour: 2 variants compared, charging times at real charger powers, current prices, and how many stations it can actually use.
- Estimated range*
- 95 km
- Useable battery
- 16.7 kWh
- 10–80% @ 150 kW
- —
- Efficiency
- 176 Wh/km
Pick your version
EQ forfour variants compared
| Variant | Battery | Range* | Drive | 0–100 | Germany | Netherlands | UK | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQ forfour Reference | 16.7 kWh | 95 km | RWD | 12.7 s | — | — | — | Discontinued |
| EQ forfour | 16.7 kWh | 95 km | RWD | 12.7 s | — | — | — | Discontinued |
*Range figures are PlugSphere estimates of real-world driving range under mixed conditions — expect less in winter or at sustained motorway speeds. Prices include VAT for each market; * marks announced-but-unconfirmed prices.
At the charger
How fast does the Smart EQ forfour charge?
Estimated 10–80% session times for the EQ forfour (16.7 kWh useable), computed by PlugSphere from the battery size, the 22 kW onboard AC charger and a typical DC charging power of 0 kW.
| Charger | Effective power | 10–80% time | Range added per 10 min |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.4 kW AC | ~6.7 kW | ~1 h 45 min | ~6 km |
| 11 kW AC | ~9.9 kW | ~71 min | ~9 km |
| 22 kW AC | ~19.8 kW | ~35 min | ~19 km |
| 50 kW DC | — | — | — |
| 150 kW DC | — | — | — |
| 350 kW DC | — | — | — |
Method: 10–80% covers 70% of the useable battery; AC assumes ~90% charging efficiency; DC assumes the session averages the car's typical charging power up to the charger's limit. Real sessions vary with temperature and battery state.
Out in the real world
Where can a Smart EQ forfour charge?
124,060
charging stations on the PlugSphere map have a connector this car can use (Type 2).
0
of them offer DC fast charging at 50 kW or more for quicker road-trip stops.
Counts from PlugSphere's worldwide station database (Open Charge Map data), refreshed with each import.
The details
Smart EQ forfour specifications
Smart EQ forfour — common questions
Answers computed from this model's data in the PlugSphere database.
Does the Smart EQ forfour have a heat pump?
No — this model is not listed with a heat pump, so expect a bigger range drop in freezing weather.
Can the Smart EQ forfour tow?
No — this model is not approved for a towbar.
Can it power external devices (V2L)?
No — vehicle-to-load is not supported on this model.
Which public chargers can the Smart EQ forfour use?
The Smart EQ forfour charges via Type 2. On the PlugSphere map that matches 124,060 stations worldwide, of which 0 offer 50 kW+ DC fast charging.
How much does it cost to fully charge a Smart EQ forfour?
With its 16.7 kWh useable battery, a full charge costs about €5.01 at a €0.30/kWh home tariff or roughly €10.02 at a €0.60/kWh public DC charger — before any session or idle fees. Put your own local price into the PlugSphere charging-cost calculator for an exact figure per country and per session.
How long does the Smart EQ forfour battery last?
Expect the pack to outlast its industry-standard warranty of 8 years or 160,000 km to at least 70% capacity: fleet telemetry shows EV batteries losing only around 1.8–2% a year on average.
How much does a Smart EQ forfour battery replacement cost?
Out of warranty, a 16.7 kWh pack costs roughly €1,700–€3,000 at 2026 pack-level prices of €100–180 per kWh, plus labour. Inside the 8-year battery warranty a failing pack is replaced free, and single-module repairs are often a fraction of the full price.
Should I charge the Smart EQ forfour to 100% every night?
Daily 80% is the kinder habit for this model — reserve 100% charges for long-trip days. Only LFP-battery EVs are designed for routine full charging.
Where should I stop on a long Smart EQ forfour trip — and what is plan B?
The PlugSphere route planner spaces stops for the Smart EQ forfour's real range (segments of roughly 76 km with a 90% start and 10% reserve) and picks stations along the actual road route — each suggested stop comes with two nearby backup chargers in case the first is busy or offline.
Shopping around?
Still-available alternatives
Data compiled and computed by PlugSphere from manufacturer specifications and public sources; charging and range figures are estimates, not laboratory results. Spot an error? Tell us.