Smart has launched its new #5 electric SUV in Australia, with the brand’s largest model to date priced from $58,900 before on-road costs.

The mid-size SUV will be offered in three grades, starting with the #5 Pro+ at $58,900. The Premium+ costs $63,900, while the performance-focused Brabus sits at the top of the range at $73,900. Australian customer deliveries are scheduled to begin in November through distributor LSH Auto Australia.

Designed by Mercedes-Benz’s global design team, the #5 adopts a more upright, boxy shape than Smart’s smaller #1 and #3 models. Short overhangs and wheels positioned towards the corners are intended to maximise cabin space, while the rear seats can fold flat to increase luggage capacity.

Beige electric SUV plugged into a roadside charging station with pine trees in the background.
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Inside, the #5 features multiple digital displays powered by an AMD V2000 processor, along with a Sennheiser audio system, leather upholstery and 256-colour ambient lighting.

The major technical change is an 800-volt electrical architecture. A 100kWh battery supports a claimed 10-to-80 per cent DC fast charge in less than 18 minutes under suitable conditions.

Maximum driving range is quoted at up to 590km on the WLTP test cycle, although range and performance vary between variants.

The chassis uses double-wishbone front and five-link rear suspension, with multiple drive modes. Vehicle-to-Load functionality is also included, allowing the battery to power compatible electrical appliances and equipment.

At the top of the line-up, the #5 Brabus uses a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system and can accelerate from 0-100km/h in a claimed 3.8 seconds. Full Australian power and torque figures were not included in Smart’s launch announcement.

Interior of a modern car cockpit with large curved digital screens across the dashboard and a forest visible through the windshield.
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Driver-assistance technology includes Smart Pilot Assist, which uses dual Nvidia Orin X processors to support the vehicle’s various active safety systems.

The #5 has already received a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating and was named the organisation’s Best in Class large SUV for 2025.

Its arrival significantly broadens Smart’s Australian range, moving the brand beyond smaller urban-focused EVs and into the increasingly crowded electric mid-size SUV market.