Smart #1 Pro EV charger: which one fits best?
The Smart #1 Pro shares its battery and its onboard charger with the Pure: 47 kWh usable and 7.4 kW through a Type 2 connection. Both charge single phase at 7.4 kW (1 x 32 A). The Pure+, Pro+, Pulse, Premium and Brabus versions charge three phase up to 22 kW.
A single-phase 7.4 kW charger therefore suits the Pro best. On an 11 kW three-phase charger (3 x 16 A) this car takes one phase only. It then drops to 3.7 kW. The other versions sit side by side in our Smart #1 EV chargers.
For the Smart #1 Pro we recommend a charger from our 7.4 kW EV chargers.
Charging specifications of the Smart #1 Pro
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Usable battery capacity | about 47 kWh |
| Max. AC charging power (home) | 7.4 kW (single-phase, 32 A) |
| Range (WLTP) | up to 310 km, about 215–290 km in practice |
| Charging time with a 7.4 kW EV charger | about 7.5 hours (including charging losses) |
| Charging connector | Type 2 |
| DC fast charging | up to about 130 kW (CCS) |
Which EV charger suits the Smart #1 Pro?
The Pro charges single phase at 7.4 kW (32 A). A single-phase 7.4 kW charger gives it exactly that speed. The car sets the charging speed at home, not the charger.
Mind the difference with a three-phase charger. An 11 kW model delivers 3 x 16 A, and this car uses one of those phases. It then drops to 3.7 kW, so charging takes twice as long. A 22 kW charger (3 x 32 A) keeps the Pro at its full 7.4 kW. It simply charges no faster than a 7.4 kW model.
Would you like a built-in MID meter? That is an officially certified kWh meter, accurate enough to charge by. It measures your charging separately from the rest of your household use. You then know what charging at home costs you.
At 7.4 kW no charger in our range has a MID meter built in. The certified meters sit in the 22 kW EV chargers. That power still keeps the Pro at its full 7.4 kW. Such a charger does need a three-phase 32 A supply in your meter box.
App control earns its place on a car that charges for seven and a half hours at a time. You start, pause and follow a session from your phone, and you set it to charge overnight. Several EV chargers with an app run at 7.4 kW.
Browse all 7.4 kW EV chargers, or start with our home EV chargers if you are still comparing. We install chargers in three countries only: the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany. Shipping is worldwide, installation is not. Wherever you live, have a qualified electrician make the connection. That is safer, and it matters for your insurance. Our installation page explains how we arrange it.
How long does the Smart #1 Pro take to charge?
The Pro has about 47 kWh of usable battery and charges at 7.4 kW. From empty to full at home takes about 7.5 hours, charging losses included. Smart's own figure for 10 to 80 percent is 5.5 hours, which fits that pace. Plug in during the evening and the car is ready the next morning. The Smart #1 charging time only goes up on a three-phase charger, because the car then draws from just one of its phases.
The charging port on the Smart #1 is a Type 2 socket. Type 2 is the standard on home chargers in Europe, so the chargers we recommend for this car all match it. On the road the Pro takes up to 130 kW from a CCS fast charger. A short stop then adds a lot of range.
Other Smart models
Wallbox Discounter also has charging information for the other Smart models and versions:
- Smart #1 - overview of every #1 version
- Smart #3
- Smart #3 Brabus
Frequently asked questions
Can the Smart #1 Pro charge at 22 kW?
No. The Pro has a single-phase onboard charger of 7.4 kW (32 A). The Pure carries the same one. The Pure+, Pro+, Pulse, Premium and Brabus charge three phase up to 22 kW. A single-phase 7.4 kW charger is the sensible choice for the Pro. An 11 kW charger halves it to 3.7 kW, and a 22 kW charger is no faster than 7.4 kW.
Does the Smart #1 Pro need a charger with a MID meter?
It is not a must, but it is useful. A certified kWh meter logs your charging accurately. You then see what charging at home costs you, apart from the rest of your electricity. At 7.4 kW no charger in our range has one built in. Want a certified meter anyway? Look at the 22 kW chargers, which charge this car just as fast as a 7.4 kW model. Keep in mind that they need a three-phase 32 A connection.