Smart EQ ForTwo coupe EV charger: which one suits you best?
The Smart EQ ForTwo coupe has a small battery and a modest on-board charger of 4.6 kW, the part in the car that sets the ceiling for home charging. That sounds like a drawback, but it works in your favour. You do not need a powerful charger to fill this city car overnight. A simple charger is technically enough, while a bigger one mainly buys you room for a future car. You can also browse our overview of all Smart EV chargers.
For the Smart EQ ForTwo coupe we recommend a charger from our 7.4 kW EV chargers. That single-phase model gives the car everything it can take. Want a calibrated meter as well? Then a charger from our 22 kW EV chargers matches that speed and adds one.
Charging specifications of the Smart EQ ForTwo coupe
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 17.6 kWh (around 16.7 kWh usable) |
| Max. AC charging power (home) | 4.6 kW (single-phase, standard); 22 kW onboard charger optional |
| Range (WLTP) | around 135 km |
| Charging time with an EV charger | around 3.5 hours |
| Charging connector | Type 2 |
| DC fast charging | Not available |
Which EV charger suits the Smart EQ ForTwo coupe?
The on-board charger sets the ceiling. Most versions of this car take 4.6 kW at home over a single phase. A single-phase charger of 7.4 kW hands the car that full 4.6 kW, which makes it the sensible match. There was also an optional 22 kW on-board charger. If your car has it, a faster charger does pay off, so check the specification of your version.
Watch out with a three-phase 11 kW charger. It delivers 3 x 16 A. A single-phase car takes just one of those phases, so the standard version drops to 3.7 kW. That is slower than the 7.4 kW model, not faster. An 11 kW or 22 kW charger still makes sense if you expect a bigger EV next. You then do not have to replace it.
One honest note about the meter. A built-in MID meter is a calibrated kWh meter that records exactly what you charge at home, separately from your household use. Our 7.4 kW models do not carry one. In our range that meter starts at 11 kW, under EV chargers with a MID meter.
A three-phase 22 kW model is the interesting middle ground. It delivers 3 x 32 A, so the car still gets its full 4.6 kW, and the calibrated meter comes with it. On an 11 kW EV charger you get the meter but lose some speed. The 22 kW EV chargers keep both.
The Smart EQ ForTwo coupe uses a Type 2 port, like most modern chargers. You only need a separate Type 2 charging cable if you want to charge at a public point.
How long does the Smart EQ ForTwo coupe take to charge?
The sum is simple. A usable battery of around 16.7 kWh divided by the standard 4.6 kW gives roughly 3.5 hours from empty to full. On the same calculation, a three-phase 11 kW charger limits the car to 3.7 kW and lands around 4.5 hours. In practice you rarely start from empty, so an evening on the charger is plenty. Plug in after dinner and the car is ready in the morning. With the optional 22 kW on-board charger it goes faster, although this small battery rarely asks for that at home.
Other versions of the Smart EQ ForTwo
Wallbox Discounter also has charging information for the other Smart EQ models:
- Smart EQ ForTwo
- Smart EQ ForTwo cabrio, the same technology with an open roof
- Smart EQ ForFour, the four-door variant
Frequently asked questions
Does the Smart EQ ForTwo coupe need a fast EV charger?
Usually not. The standard version charges at up to 4.6 kW on a single phase. A 7.4 kW charger already covers that in full. If your car has the optional 22 kW on-board charger, a faster model does help. Expecting a bigger EV later? Then a 22 kW charger is the safest investment. It keeps the car at full speed and carries the calibrated meter.
Why does a MID meter matter for a car this small?
A MID-certified kWh meter records your charging precisely. You then see what home charging costs you, instead of losing it in your total bill. That holds for an economical city car too. Do note that our 7.4 kW models do not have one. A three-phase 22 kW charger carries the meter and still gives the car its full 4.6 kW.
Should I have the charger installed?
We always advise having the connection done by a qualified electrician, which is safer and matters for your insurance. Wallbox Discounter arranges installation in the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany. In the first two you order it with the charger, and in Germany it runs through a free quote. We ship worldwide, but outside those three countries you arrange the installation locally.