Verdict
At RM169,000, the smart #1 Pro matches the Premium’s 268 hp, 343 Nm rear motor and 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time, so it is not the slow option. The RM40,000 step to the RM209,000 Premium chiefly buys a 66 kWh battery, 440 km range and 22 kW AC charging, against 49 kWh, 315 km and 7.2 kW. It also brings a ventilated front passenger seat, Beats audio, parking sensors and a head-up display. For a Malaysian buyer who can live with 315 km, the Pro is the rational buy; frequent longer trips make the Premium defensible.
Pick the smart #1 Pro if 315 km of range suits your routine and you want the same 268 hp, 343 Nm rear-wheel-drive performance for RM40,000 less.
Pick the smart #1 Premium if the extra 125 km of range, 22 kW AC charging, parking sensors and head-up display will be used often.
Key differences
- Price: smart #1 Pro RM169,000; smart #1 Premium RM209,000.
- Battery capacity: smart #1 Pro 49 kWh; smart #1 Premium 66 kWh.
- EV range: smart #1 Pro 315 km; smart #1 Premium 440 km.
- AC charging: smart #1 Pro 7.2 kW; smart #1 Premium 22 kW.
- Front passenger seat: smart #1 Pro powered; smart #1 Premium powered with ventilation.
- Parking sensors: smart #1 Pro has none front or rear; smart #1 Premium has four front and four rear sensors.
Pro
- RM40,000 lower entry price.
- 20 kg lighter at 1,780 kg.
- Same 268 hp, 343 Nm motor output and 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 49 kWh battery and 315 km range trail the Premium’s 66 kWh and 440 km.
- 7.2 kW AC charging versus 22 kW.
- No front or rear parking sensors, head-up display or ventilated front passenger seat.
Premium
- 66 kWh battery delivers 440 km range, 125 km more than the Pro.
- 22 kW AC charging versus 7.2 kW.
- Gets four front and four rear parking sensors, a head-up display and a ventilated front passenger seat.
- Costs RM40,000 more.
- Weighs 1,800 kg, 20 kg more than the Pro.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM169,000✓ | RM209,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM260 | RM260 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 268 hp | 268 hp |
| Motor Torque | 343 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 49 kWh | 66 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 315 km | 440 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7.2 kW | 22 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 150 kW | 150 kW |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7 seconds | 6.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,270 mm | 4,270 mm |
| Width | 1,822 mm | 1,822 mm |
| Height | 1,636 mm | 1,636 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 1,780 kg | 1,800 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 411 litres | 411 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/45R19 | 235/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/45R19 | 235/45R19 |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | Continental EcoContact 6 Q |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Amps Alloy Wheels | 19" Rotor Alloy Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Amps Alloy Wheels | 19" Rotor Alloy Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort Suspension | Comfort Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag) | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available On Front Passenger Seat, Rear Outer Seats | Available On Front Passenger Seat, Rear Outer Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Front and Rear | Yes, Front and Rear |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Door Opening Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition, Auto High Beam, | Door Opening Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition, Auto High Beam, |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector with Manual Levelling | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam & Auto Levelling |
| Taillamps | LED | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, Powered Front Passenger's Seat | 10-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, Powered Front Passenger's Seat with Seat Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-fold with Sliding Adjustment | 60:40 Split-fold with Sliding Adjustment |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 3 USB-C, 1 USB-A, Qi Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 3 USB-C, 1 USB-A, Qi Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, 64-colour Ambient Lighting | Map Lights, 64-colour Extended Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | 12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | 12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 13-speaker Beats EQ Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Highway & Traffic Jam Assist | Adaptive Cruise Control with Highway & Traffic Jam Assist |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Yes, Powered | Yes, Powered with Kick Sensor |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, With 360-degree Camera | Yes, With 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Pro vs Premium FAQ
Is the smart #1 Pro or smart #1 Premium better?
The smart #1 Premium is better equipped and travels 440 km versus the Pro’s 315 km. The Pro is the better-value choice if its 49 kWh battery and 7.2 kW AC charging meet your needs, because performance is identical.
What is the price difference?
The smart #1 Premium costs RM40,000 more than the smart #1 Pro: RM209,000 versus RM169,000.
Which smart #1 charges faster on AC power?
The smart #1 Premium has 22 kW AC charging, compared with 7.2 kW for the Pro. Both have the same 150 kW DC charging rate and 3.3 kW vehicle-to-load function.
