Smart #5 Brabus unveiled – 646 PS, 800Nm, 0–100 km/h in 3.8 seconds

The all-new smart #5 Brabus has officially made its debut at Milan Design Week, arriving as the most powerful vehicle the smart brand has ever built. Set to launch in Europe and China in the coming months, the high-performance electric SUV combines aggressive styling cues with exceptional performance and ultra-fast charging capabilities.

Based on the standard smart #5 electric SUV, the Brabus variant retains the dual-motor all-wheel drive (AWD) system but cranks out a massive 646 PS (475 kW). While this figure matches the Chinese-market #5 AWD, the Brabus benefits from a Launch Mode, enabling it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds—more than a second quicker than the standard AWD model.

This figure is identical to the smaller smart #1 Brabus, making it all the more impressive given the #5’s larger footprint and likely higher kerb weight.

The Brabus version of the smart #5 EV uses a 100 kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery, offering a WLTP-rated range of 540 km. The SUV also supports 800-volt architecture, making it compatible with ultra-fast DC charging up to 400 kW. A 10–80% recharge can be completed in just 18 minutes, positioning it as one of the fastest-charging EVs in its class.

The smart #5 Brabus SUV maintains the overall shape of the standard model but adds subtle yet sporty design touches:

• Red highlights on the front spoiler, side skirts, rear bumper, door mirrors, and roof

• 21-inch Brabus Monoblock Z alloy wheels in black with polished rims, featuring a distinctive ten-spoke design

These elements add visual drama without resorting to extensive bodywork changes, in line with the Brabus treatments seen on the smart #1 and smart #3.

Inside, the smart #5 Brabus interior is both sporty and luxurious:

• Heated and ventilated seats finished in Dinamica microfibre upholstery, similar to materials used in Mercedes-AMG models

• Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel

• Alloy pedals and microfibre roof lining

• Brabus branding on seat headrests and throughout the cabin

The cabin tech is equally impressive, with twin 13-inch OLED displays—one on the centre stack and another for the front passenger. A 2,000-watt Sennheiser premium audio system with 20 speakers and a centre pop-up speaker rounds out the in-cabin entertainment suite.

The smart #5 Brabus will be available for order in Germany starting April 24, with a base price of €60,900 (approx. RM301,900). Rollout to additional European markets will follow in the second and third quarters of 2025. The official launch in China is scheduled for Auto Shanghai on April 23.

With a blend of aggressive performance, long-range capability, and luxury-level equipment, the smart #5 Brabus stands out as a top-tier electric performance SUV. It joins a growing list of high-powered EVs in the European and Chinese markets, but it carves its own niche with compact proportions, fast charging, and unmistakable Brabus styling.

For buyers seeking the fastest and most powerful smart car ever built, the #5 Brabus looks to be the brand’s most complete offering yet.