Smart has recently announced the ForTwo Electric Drive will become the cheapest EV in the United States when it goes on sale next spring.
Specifically, the Coupe version will have a starting price of $25,000, while the Convertible model costs $28,000. The cars will also be eligible for government rebates of up to $7,500.
Add in the required $825 destination charge and up to $2,200 for a home charger, the 2013 Electric Drive Coupe will essentially start at $20,525, which is $1,100 cheaper than the Mitsubishi i-MiEV.
Under the hood, the ForTwo Electric Drive features a 17.6 kWh lithium-ion battery which powers an electric motor with 75 hp and 130 Nm of torque. This allows it to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 11.5 seconds and travel up to 145 km on a single charge.
