– could this be the smartest EV choice if you’re transitioning from a premium ICE car?

– could this be the smartest EV choice if you’re transitioning from a premium ICE car?Considering an EV as the family’s next second car? There are no shortage of options if you’re thinking of making the switch from petrol power to batteries today.led the first wave, taking up an upper middle class porch spot that would have otherwise been occupied by a nice compact SUV, anything from the Honda HR-V to a BMW X1. The BYD became the king of a small pond in no time.

The smart is as special inside too. The dashboard is a huge T-shaped cockpit partition with plenty of gloss white and matte silver bits, which reminds us of a previous-generation Apple product. Again, the lines and shapes are consistently organic and you won’t find any sharp edges.It won’t be an EV without a huge screen in the middle but unlike Tesla, the 12.

Warning: You’re never alone in the #1. There’s an orange fox living in the screen. He can be overdramatic at times but is harmless. I can imagine Mr. Fox and his habitat being a tad too cartoonish for some, but IMO it fits in with smart’s younger, less stuffy image.We started off by saying that the smart is a good landing point for those coming from premium ICE cars, and that’s seen not just in the interior design, but in the drive as well. Mostly in the the drive, actually.

Continental feel, if we’re being simplistic. But on the other hand, European electric SUVs can have the tendency of an overly busy ride, an irritant that’s difficult to ignore and one that diminishes the relaxed, effortless feel of an EV. I’ve not driven the iX1, but Hafriz Shah has, and he says that the

One area that ICE drivers might find jarring in the smart #1 is the excessive ‘engine braking’ that can’t be dialled down. We are of course talking about energy regeneration, which is part and parcel of the EV experience. The #1 has three levels of regen including single-pedal drive, but even in the mildest option, the pullback effect is strong and this translates to less-than-smooth progress. A longer leash would be nice.

This is also found in the Hello smart app, which you can use to pay for charging, keeping everything in-house. The app nowWith the app, you’ll be able to find out where the chargers are, who owns it, how many guns are there, operation hours and price – all without leaving the smart ecosystem. Pick a spot and it’ll be on the car’s big screen via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. When you’re there, initiate and pay with the app, then monitor the progress on your phone.

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