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Smart’s own website doesn’t seem to tell you the differences between the #1 models in an easy to understand format like they used to. The old smart brochures had a table of stuff that explained what model had what features.

I went through all the data I could find and created a table showing any differences between the models. Anything that’s the same across all models have been omitted.

So, The Pro+ Version!

Yep, don’t get it. Pay the little bit extra and get the other stuff. For the addition 4 grand, you get so much more. Don’t buy the Pro+ and then start emailing me asking how to retrofit all the other shit. This model has also been range limited in software to make up for the lack of heat pump. The only benefit (if the rumours are true) is the…

Battery Chemistry

The rumours are that the cheapest Pro+ version has a cheaper LFP (LiFePO4) battery as opposed to the NMC in the other versions. Although LFP has a lower power density for the cell size, it’s a far less reactive chemistry (so safer if damaged) and can be charged to 100% and is cheaper to produce. NMC on the other hand (if many experts are to be believed) should ideally only be charged to 80% for cell longevity. However, we don’t know if the 80% is already baked into the car’s software and that voltage is shown as 100%.

What’s The Difference Between Premium And Launch Edition?

The Launch Edition is £500 more expensive and for that, you get a car that looks like a racing hearing aid, a horrendous colour interior, chequered seats and a checkered roof. Save yourself the money and get the option to spec your car in a decent colour.

Apple CarPlay And Android Auto?

Originally no but on the 22nd of November 2023, an over the air update was sent out (smart OS 1.3.0) which added the features.

Over The Air Update Versions

1.1.0 – January 2023 – China Only

Optional assistant now includes a white fox or a border collie.
Ambient light option to react to music.
Holiday themed “Easter eggs” on central display.
4 new skins fro the central display.
Bilibili and Ximalaya apps added.
Expanded the visible-to-speak function.
Subscription packages added for heated seats, heated steering wheel and vented front seats.

1.1.1 – August 2023

Instrument cluster displays the time.
Dutch language added.
Task manager function added.
Mute button added for Around-View-Monitor pop up screen.
Adaptive high beam settings remembered after shutdown.
Instant energy consumption widget added.
Navigation junction detail card only displayed when relevant.
Shortcut function can be edited in drop down screen.
New display priority setting on driver display.
View message history in the message box.
Lock/unlock button added to central display.
Mute all applications button added.
Optimisation of centre display power on/off.
Go-To-Office added to the earth map on centre display.

1.2.0 October 2023

Scheduled charging.
Screen cleaning function stops input when touching.
Norwegian and Swedish language added.
Show mileage/days to next service.
Optimised driver monitoring system.
Optimised rear cross traffic alert function.

1.3.0 November 2023

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto added.
Smartphone mirroring. Cabled or wireless.
Improved navigation functions.
Optimised traffic sign recognition.
Data protection and privacy settings added.
Enhanced vehicle monitoring through app.
Improved charging planning on route.

Bug – Possible pre acclimatisation issue.

1.3.0a1 February 2024

Heated steering wheel activation rolled out to European models.

Elf?

Because of some some strange translations between Chinese and English, the sellers on AliExpress seem to think it’s called the Smart Elf #1.

The word is

精灵 – jīnglíng

And this is translated to “elf” when using Google translate but it can also mean wizard, genie, fairy, spirit, sprite, clever thing, genius or….. SMART.