2018 smart fortwo EPA Fuel Economy Summary

The 2018 smart fortwo is an all-electric vehicle EPA-certified for 57 to 58 miles of driving range per charge across 2 certified configurations. Efficiency ratings reach up to 108 MPGe combined with an estimated annual electricity charging cost of $700 to $750 based on standard 15,000 annual miles.

EPA Electric Range
57–58 mi
Certified full charge range
Combined Efficiency
102–108 MPGe
Combined city & highway MPGe
Energy Consumption
31–33 kWh/100m
Electricity needed per 100 miles
Annual Energy Cost
$700–750
EPA estimate @ 15,000 miles/yr

Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (2 Variants)

Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations

Configuration / Model Powertrain Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Annual Fuel Cost CO2 (g/mi)
fortwo electric drive coupe Electricity Electric (BEV) Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 124 MPGe 94 MPGe 108 MPGe 58 mi $700
fortwo electric drive convertible Electricity Electric (BEV) Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 112 MPGe 91 MPGe 102 MPGe 57 mi $750
EPA Test Methodology: Fuel economy estimates are determined by vehicle manufacturers in accordance with EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 600) and verified by EPA laboratories. Estimates assume 15,000 miles per year of driving (55% city, 45% highway) at prevailing fuel and electricity prices.

Deterministic Fuel Cost & Consumption Benchmarks

Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles

Fuel Cost per 25 Miles

$1.25–$1.32

Based on $0.16 per kWh electricity

Annual Fuel Consumption

4681–4956 kWh

Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles

5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle

Official EPA Benchmark

Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years

Official US Government Data Provenance

Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.