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smart #3

The coupé-crossover sibling of the #1, lower and sportier.

Yes. The smart #3 can be bought new in China and shipped to Nigeria, Ghana or Iraq. Left-hand drive as standard; a right-hand-drive version is also made for right-hand-drive markets. You pay only after signing a contract with the licensed exporter.

smart #3 Particle White Exterior
Official picture

⟵ Drag to turn the car ⟶

520 km
Range
4.3s
0–100
smart #3 Coupe-SUV design

Coupe-SUV design

A strong, sweeping coupe line.

smart #3 1.6 m² glass roof

1.6 m² glass roof

Blocks 99% of UV with better insulation.

smart #3 Full-width LED headlights

Full-width LED headlights

A full-width light bar up front.

smart #3 20-inch five-spoke wheels

20-inch five-spoke wheels

Sporty five-spoke wheels.

smart #3 Sporty driving

Sporty driving

0–100 km/h in 4.3 s on the top version.

Specifications

Version
Pulse Racing
Range
520 km
0–100
4.3s
Body
SUV
Years
2023–
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Compare versions

Differences are highlighted

Pulse Racing✓Pulse Long RangePulse Standard
Range520 km555 km415 km
0–100 km/h4.3s5.4s5.8s
L × W × H4,400 × 1,844 × 1,556 mm4,400 × 1,844 × 1,556 mm4,400 × 1,844 × 1,556 mm
Wheelbase2,785 mm2,785 mm2,785 mm
Seats555
FOB$27,700$30,900$27,700

Price breakdown

Version · Pulse Racing
Price on quote
Paint · Particle White
Standard
Interior · Dark Matter Black
Standard
Export price FOB
$27,700
CIF
$29,200
Landed est.
$32,800
≈ AED 120,458

Reference price; the final quote decides Reference prices; the final quote decides. Prices, duties and taxes are estimates — the formal quote, the signed contract and the destination's customs decide. Not a quote or legal advice.

Real photos

4 photos · Wikimedia Commons
  • smart #3 FrontPhoto · Front1/4
  • smart #3 RearPhoto · Rear2/4
  • smart #3 InteriorPhoto · Interior3/4
  • smart #3 SidePhoto · Side4/4
ⓘ About these photos · credits

Real photos of this model (not a specific car we have in stock).Car pictures come from the makers' public materials and are for reference only; paint, wheels and equipment follow the actual car and the formal quote.

  1. 1. Photo · Front: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons file
  2. 2. Photo · Rear: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons file
  3. 3. Photo · Interior: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons file
  4. 4. Photo · Side: Trop86, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons file

Specifications

3 versions · swipe
VersionPulse RacingPulse Long RangePulse Standard
Powertrain & range
Range520 km555 km415 km
Performance
0–100 km/h4.3s5.4s5.8s
Body
L × W × H4,400 × 1,844 × 1,556 mm4,400 × 1,844 × 1,556 mm4,400 × 1,844 × 1,556 mm
Wheelbase2,785 mm2,785 mm2,785 mm
Seats555

Figures come from the makers' spec sheets and public data; ranges are official test-cycle figures. Export versions can differ from the China model — the formal quote and the car itself decide. Sources: [1]

Export & buying

Export price FOB (USD)
$27,700
Reference price; the final quote decides
Steering
LHD / RHD
Maker's right-hand-drive version available

Sold in

ChinaUKEuropeAustraliaNew ZealandHong KongMalaysia

Head unit and connectivity

Version
China-market version; the quote is for this version
Overseas version
Sold officially by the maker in UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Malaysia

Head-unit language, connected features abroad and whether we can supply the overseas version: confirmed when you ask.

Buying a car across borders involves approval, registration, duty and shipping. The export estimate below gives reference prices for your country; after your inquiry we send the formal quote; the signed contract decides.

Export price estimate

USD · for private buyers and dealers
EligibleExport to UAE

Chinese cars can be registered and driven in UAE

  • This country's rules are confirmed by a customs broker in the formal quote.
Registration
Must meet Gulf (GCC / GSO) vehicle standards with a conformity certificate, usually handled by the local importer or dealer; exact documents to be confirmed.
Emissions
To be confirmed
Local charging standard
DC CCS2 · AC Type 2Whether GB/T is common there is to be confirmed; an adapter may be needed.
Head unit
China-market head units usually lack Arabic and their online services (maps, apps) mostly don't work there; ask whether a global firmware is possible.
Registration, emissions and charging info is from public sources, not yet checked by a broker · Sources
FOB
$27,700
At Chinese port
CIF
$29,200
Jebel Ali
Landed est.
$32,800
≈ AED 120,458
See the breakdown

1 · FOB

Export price (FOB China, incl. export formalities)
$27,700

2 · CIF · transit 15–25 days

Freight · RoRo · GulfIncludes a $100 dangerous-goods surcharge for battery cars (electric, plug-in hybrid, range extender); the forwarder's quote decides
$1,400
Marine insurance 0.3%
$96

3 · Destination taxes & clearance (estimate)

Import duty 5%
$1,460
VAT / GST 5%
$1,533
Local clearance, port & broker (rough)
$600

Rate USD 1 = CNY 6.72 (2026-10-06). Duty on CIF, excise on CIF + duty, VAT on CIF + duty + excise + other levies.

GCC duty 5% + VAT 5%; Jebel Ali free zone is a common re-export hub for the Middle East and Africa.

Rates and rules to be confirmed

Reference prices; the final quote decides. Prices, duties and taxes are estimates — the formal quote, the signed contract and the destination's customs decide. Not a quote or legal advice.

Exports go through a Chinese export company (export agency, named in the contract), which handles the export licence, customs, inspection and shipping. Since 2026 pure-electric passenger cars need a Chinese export licence.

What's included · payment · delivery · documents · warranty
FOB (at the Chinese port)
Includes: The car, Chinese export formalities (inspection, port handling, export agency) and the CRAVEUO service fee, up to loading on board.
Excludes: Ocean freight, insurance, destination duties and taxes, clearance, registration.
CIF (to your port)
Includes: FOB + ocean freight (EV dangerous-goods surcharge included) + cargo insurance (110% cover).
Excludes: Destination duty, VAT, clearance, port collection, inland transport, approval work and registration.
Landed estimate (incl. taxes)
Includes: CIF + destination duty, excise, VAT/GST and a rough local clearance fee.
Excludes: Registration, inland transport, approval or conversion costs; rates not yet checked by a broker.
Payment
No payment on this website and nothing before the contract is signed. Pay only the company account on the proforma invoice — we never change bank details by email or chat.
Delivery
Shipment about 30–45 days after the contract and the payment it sets (export licence, sailing schedule and EV dangerous-goods space permitting), plus the sea transit.
Documents
Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, insurance policy (CIF); the export partner handles the export licence and customs. Used cars also come with the deregistration certificate and inspection report, EVs with a battery health (SOH) report.
Warranty
Warranty terms are agreed in each contract. The maker's warranty may not apply in your country; we tell you which case applies before you sign.

Brand names and logos only identify the models and belong to their owners; CRAVEUO is not affiliated with or authorised by these brands and is not their official dealer.

Get a quoteAsk on WhatsApp

Ask first; we sign a contract and you pay once the car and total price are confirmed — no online payment. Private buyers welcome: we arrange shipping, and can recommend a local customs broker at your port.

The story behind the name

Revealed in 2023, the #3 shares the SEA platform with the #1 and Zeekr X.

Source

Car pictures come from the makers' public materials and are for reference only; paint, wheels and equipment follow the actual car and the formal quote. Brand names and logos only identify the models and belong to their owners; CRAVEUO is not affiliated with or authorised by these brands and is not their official dealer.

Quick answer

The 2026 smart #3 coupe-SUV starts at RMB 164,900 in China, with 200 kW rear-drive or all-wheel-drive versions and 415 to 555 km CLTC range.

Key facts

  • Body type

    Coupe-SUV, 4,400 x 1,844 x 1,556 mm, wheelbase 2,785 mm, 5 seats (CarNewsChina, 2025-07-11; CarNewsChina database, 2026-10-28)

  • Powertrain

    Battery electric: 200 kW rear motor (rear-drive, 0-100 km/h in 5.4 s); the all-wheel-drive adds a 115 kW front motor (4.3 s); the Brabus is all-wheel drive (3.6 s) (CarNewsChina, 2025-07-11)

  • Battery and CLTC range

    49 kWh LFP: 415 km; 66 kWh ternary: 555 km rear-drive, 520 km all-wheel drive (CLTC, the China test cycle) (CarNewsChina, 2025-07-11; CarNewsChina database, 2026-10-28)

  • Steering wheel

    Left-hand drive on the China-market car; ask us about right-hand drive before you order (CRAVEUO model page, 2026-10-28)

  • Charging standard

    GB/T plug in China (AC and DC); officially under 30 minutes for 10-80% on DC fast charging. Check your market's connector and adapter (CarNewsChina, 2025-07-11; Akyga, 2025-08-27)

  • Export status

    Export availability depends on the brand's authorised exporters — ask us to check before you plan a purchase. Pure electric cars need a Chinese export licence since 1 January 2026 (CnEVPost, 2025-09-26). Supply is confirmed per order; no delivery date is promised in advance.

Sources (checked 2026-10-28)
  1. carnewschina.com/2025/07/11/2026-smart-3-electric-suv-enters-market-at-23000-usd-in-china-offers-415-km-520-km-and-555-km-ranges — 2026 smart #3 launch 2025-07-11: RMB 164,900-209,900, Brabus RMB 259,900, 200 kW / +115 kW, 49 and 66 kWh, 415 / 555 / 520 km, 0-100 km/h 5.4 / 4.3 / 3.6 s, under 30 minutes 10-80%, 4,400 x 1,844 x 1,556 mm, wheelbase 2,785 mm
  2. data.carnewschina.com/database/smart/smart-3 — CarNewsChina database: 5 seats, CLTC ranges 415 / 555 / 520 km, 200 kW and 315 kW trims
  3. english.news18a.com/news/english_252983.html — smart May 2026 limited-time offer: #3 from RMB 156,900 (1-31 May 2026)
  4. cnevpost.com/2025/09/26/china-to-require-export-licenses-pure-electric-cars — China requires export licences for pure electric passenger vehicles from 2026-01-01 (reported 2025-09-26)
  5. akyga.com/news-list/93-how-to-charge-chinese-electric-cars-in-europe-gb-t-adapters-for-type-2-and-ccs2.html — GB/T is the EV charging standard used in China for AC and DC; GB/T-to-Type 2 and CCS2 adapters exist (Akyga, 2025-08-27)

Figures are China-market data from the sources listed, checked 2026-10-28, and may change. CRAVEUO EV Export is an independent company, not affiliated with or authorized by smart.

How to buy the smart #3 from China

  1. Choose the version and colour.
  2. A licensed Chinese exporter sends you a written quote.
  3. Sign the contract; you pay only after signing.
  4. Inspect the car, or see it on a video call, before it ships.
  5. It ships by RoRo or container and is delivered to you (DAP); a local customs agent clears it.

Buying the smart #3 in Nigeria

The smart #3 can be shipped to Nigeria; the delivered estimate is on our Nigeria page.

How we help
Quote from a licensed exporter, delivered to your door (DAP)
Steering and charging there
left-hand-drive · DC CCS2 · AC Type 2
Duty and VAT
Duty 0% · VAT 0% (electric-car rate) — public sources, not yet checked by a broker
Shipping time
About 35–50 days by RoRo ship from a Chinese port, plus clearance

Nigeria · Nigeria import guide

Buying the smart #3 in Ghana

The smart #3 can be shipped to Ghana; the delivered estimate is on our Ghana page.

How we help
Quote from a licensed exporter, delivered to your door (DAP)
Steering and charging there
left-hand-drive
Shipping time
About 35–50 days by RoRo ship from a Chinese port, plus clearance

Ghana

Buying the smart #3 in Iraq

The smart #3 can be shipped to Iraq; the delivered estimate is on our Iraq page.

How we help
Quote from a licensed exporter, delivered to your door (DAP)
Steering and charging there
left-hand-drive
Shipping time
About 15–25 days by RoRo ship from a Chinese port, plus clearance

Iraq

In the EU or the UK? We only export to private buyers for their own use, not to dealers. A China-market car needs individual approval (IVA) in your country before it can be registered — cost and time vary by country; EU import duty is 10%, plus your country's VAT. If a model can't get approval, we tell you straight away.

smart #3 vs Changan Qiyuan Q06, Voyah Courage or Zeekr X

About CRAVEUO EV Export. CRAVEUO EV Export helps buyers outside China buy Chinese electric cars. Cars are exported by licensed Chinese export companies named in the contract; nothing is paid before the contract is signed. Ask us on this page, on WhatsApp or by e-mail.

Who runs CRAVEUO

Registered name
厦门海立信贸易有限公司
English name
Xiamen Halcyon Trading Co., Ltd.
Address
2F-1, No. 585-5 Tieshan Road, Jimei District, Xiamen, Fujian, China
Unified Social Credit Code
91350211MAKRGFCF59

Each order's formal quote and contract come from the licensed Chinese export company named in it; before you sign, we send you its business licence and export credentials to check.

smart #3 buyer questions

How much does the smart #3 cost in China?

The 2026 model launched on 2025-07-11 at RMB 164,900-209,900, with the Brabus at RMB 259,900 (CarNewsChina, 2025-07-11). Shipping, duty and taxes come on top; we quote per order.

What is the range of the smart #3?

The 49 kWh LFP version is rated 415 km, the 66 kWh rear-drive 555 km and the 66 kWh all-wheel drive 520 km (CarNewsChina, 2025-07-11). Ranges are on the CLTC cycle, a Chinese test, so real-world range is usually lower.

How big and how fast is the smart #3?

It is 4,400 mm long, 1,844 mm wide and 1,556 mm high on a 2,785 mm wheelbase. 0-100 km/h takes 5.4 s rear-drive, 4.3 s all-wheel drive and 3.6 s in the Brabus (CarNewsChina, 2025-07-11).

How fast does the smart #3 charge?

Smart states under 30 minutes for 10-80% on DC fast charging (CarNewsChina, 2025-07-11). China-market cars use GB/T sockets, so check adapters and local chargers for your country (Akyga, 2025-08-27). Compatibility varies by car and charger.

Can I import the smart #3 into my country?

Export availability depends on the brand's authorised exporters — ask us to check before you plan a purchase. Import and registration rules (drive side, type approval, vehicle age) also differ by country. Pure electric cars need a Chinese export licence since 1 January 2026 (CnEVPost, 2025-09-26). Send us your country and we will check; we cannot promise availability.

Can I import the smart #3 into Nigeria?

Yes. Nigeria registers left-hand-drive cars, and the smart #3 can be exported there through a licensed Chinese exporter. Duty, taxes and the papers you need are on our Nigeria page.

How long does shipping the smart #3 to Nigeria take?

About 35–50 days by RoRo ship from a Chinese port, plus a few days for customs clearance.

Can I import the smart #3 into Ghana?

Yes. Ghana registers left-hand-drive cars, and the smart #3 can be exported there through a licensed Chinese exporter. Duty, taxes and the papers you need are on our Ghana page.

How long does shipping the smart #3 to Ghana take?

About 35–50 days by RoRo ship from a Chinese port, plus a few days for customs clearance.

Can I import the smart #3 into Iraq?

Yes. Iraq registers left-hand-drive cars, and the smart #3 can be exported there through a licensed Chinese exporter. Duty, taxes and the papers you need are on our Iraq page.

How long does shipping the smart #3 to Iraq take?

About 15–25 days by RoRo ship from a Chinese port, plus a few days for customs clearance.

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