smart fortwo electric drive convertible MPG by year — every rating on record
The smart fortwo electric drive convertible has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2013 to 2018. Across those years its best rated version returned 107 mpg (2013) and its thirstiest returned 102 mpg (2017). The EPA record holds 6 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Two Seaters.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 107 mpg | 107 mpg | #1 of 43 (100th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Two Seaters |
| 2014 | 1 | 107 mpg | 107 mpg | #1 of 58 (100th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Two Seaters |
| 2015 | 1 | 107 mpg | 107 mpg | #1 of 60 (100th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Two Seaters |
| 2016 | 1 | 107 mpg | 107 mpg | #1 of 54 (100th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Two Seaters |
| 2017 | 1 | 102 mpg | 102 mpg | #2 of 47 (98th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Two Seaters |
| 2018 | 1 | 102 mpg | 102 mpg | #2 of 58 (98th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Two Seaters |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The smart fortwo electric drive convertible placed highest in 2013 at #1 of 43, and lowest in 2017 at #2 of 47. It spent 6 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 112 | 91 | 102 | 112.7 | 0.1 | $750 | 57 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2017 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 112 | 91 | 102 | 112.7 | 0.1 | $750 | 57 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2016 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 122 | 93 | 107 | 107.5 | 0.1 | $700 | 68 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2015 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 122 | 93 | 107 | 107.5 | 0.1 | $700 | 68 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2014 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 122 | 93 | 107 | 107.5 | 0.1 | $700 | 68 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2013 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 122 | 93 | 107 | 107.5 | 0.1 | $700 | 68 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 → 2017 | 107 → 102 mpg | -5 mpg | 113 gal |
What fortwo electric drive convertible fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2018 smart fortwo electric drive convertible burns 113 to 113 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $338 | $338 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $395 | $395 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $451 | $451 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2018 model year is $750 to $750 a year in fuel, or $7,500 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Two Seaters
Across the 263 nameplates EPA classifies as Two Seaters, the median best combined rating is 18 mpg. At 102 mpg the smart fortwo electric drive convertible is 84 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,842 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Two Seaters rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other smart nameplates
Every smart model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.