Smart Elf #5 will launch a plug-in hybrid version to meet market demand

Smart Automotive has announced that it will launch a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the Smart Elf #5 SUV to meet the needs of the global market. This move marks an important shift in Smart's electrification strategy. A spokesperson for Smart's European operations said that they believe hybrid technology is a key technology in the transition to full electrification. Smart has not yet announced specific technical parameters, but it is expected to use a system similar to the Thor EM-i super electric hybrid.