smart is presenting the smart forspeed electric vehicle study at the Geneva Motor Show. The electric two-seater has no roof or side windows and it features a low wind deflector instead of a windscreen in the style of a classic propeller aircraft.
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The smart forspeed accelerates from 0 to 60 km/h in 5.5 seconds—one second less than the fortwo electric drive— and reaches a top speed of 120 km/h, compared to the 100 km/h limit on the fortwo. The car is equipped with a 30 kW motor; pressing a button in the center console activates a boost function which provides an extra 5 kW of power for a short time. The smart forspeed is powered by a lithium-ion battery that delivers 16.5 kWh of electrical energy. A fully charged battery is sufficient for 135 kilometers (84 miles) (NEDC). Quick charging from 0 to 80% takes 45 minutes.
Photovoltaic cells in the wind deflector feed solar power to the on-board electrical system. As with the smart escooter this lengthens the battery life of the smartphone, for example.
The second generation smart fortwo electric drive has been delivered to customers since the end of 2009; production figures have been increased to 1500 vehicles based on customer response.