<div id="readability-page-1"><blockquote><ul><li>Smart #6 EHD pre-sales in China start at 189,900 yuan ($27,780), with an official launch scheduled for June.</li><li>The hybrid sedan offers a combined range of 1,810 kilometers on a full tank and full charge.</li></ul></blockquote><figure id="attachment_139782"><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026042413504931.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1600" height="900" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026042413504931.jpg"/><figcaption id="caption-attachment-139782">(The Smart #6 EHD showcased at the Beijing Auto Show in April 2026. Image credit: CnEVPost)</figcaption></figure>Smart, the premium electric vehicle (EV) maker jointly established by Mercedes-Benz and Geely, announced the start of pre-sales for the Smart #6 EHD on April 24, the first day of the Beijing Auto Show, with prices starting at 189,900 yuan ($27,780).The move marks a significant step for Smart as it transitions from classic compact cars to the premium mid-size sedan market.The Smart #6 EHD is the brand's largest model to date. Tailored specifically for the Chinese market, it will officially go on sale in June. <div> Join us on Telegram or Google News </div>Chinese customers who place a 999-yuan deposit for the Smart #6 EHD now will receive a 3,000-yuan discount on their final payment.The vehicle is mid-size sedan, measuring 4,906 millimeters in length, 1,922 mm in width, and 1,508 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,926 mm.<img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026042413505628.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1600" height="900" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026042413505628.jpg"/>The larger dimensions are designed to meet Chinese consumers' preference for spacious interiors, incorporating local market insights.Powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged plug-in hybrid system, the Smart #6 EHD delivers a maximum output of 320 kilowatts (429 horsepower) and can accelerate from zero to 100 kilometers per hour in 6.7 seconds.Under the CLTC standard, it has a maximum pure electric range of 285 kilometers. When fully fueled and fully charged, its combined range reaches 1,810 kilometers.The Smart #6 EHD comes standard with a roof-mounted LiDAR, supporting urban navigate-on-autopilot functions that enable various advanced driver-assistance features, including automated parking and intelligent obstacle avoidance.As a crucial step in Smart's push into the higher-end market, the introduction of the Smart #6 EHD will further enrich its product lineup and help the brand achieve broader global market coverage.The brand also showcased the Smart Concept #2 at the auto show today, signaling an upcoming reinvention of its iconic two-seater urban commuter car.&#34;Today, we are seeing two defining shifts in the market: compact cars are steadily moving toward premiumization, while larger vehicles are being reshaped by a growing demand for true personalization. This is exactly where smart excels,&#34; said Tong Xiangbei, global CEO of Smart.The production version of the Smart Concept #2 will make its global debut at the Paris Motor Show in October.The new car will offer a pure electric range of nearly 300 kilometers and support DC fast charging, capable of replenishing the battery from 10% to 80% in 20 minutes.Ahead of the auto show, Smart previewed both models at an event on April 22 to build momentum.<img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026042413510547.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1600" height="900" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026042413510547.jpg"/><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026042413511990.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1600" height="900" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026042413511990.jpg"/> <div> <div> <img width="768" height="444" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025102902550766-768x444.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025102902550766-768x444.jpg"/> </div> <div> Smart launches #5 EHD, joining China's hybrid SUV race The launch of the Smart #5 EHD marks the brand's shift from offering only pure electric cars to also developing hybrid models. </div> </div> ($1 = 6.8363 yuan) </div>

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Smart has commenced pre-sales for its largest model to date, the Smart #6 EHD, in China, starting at 189,900 yuan ($27,780). The official launch is set for June. This mid-size sedan features a combined range of 1,810 kilometers and is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged plug-in hybrid system, delivering 320 kW (429 hp). Customers placing a 999-yuan deposit will receive a 3,000-yuan discount. The vehicle includes advanced driver-assistance features and aims to enhance Smart's presence in the premium market.

- Smart has initiated pre-sales for the Smart #6 EHD in China at a starting price of 189,900 yuan ($27,780), with an official launch set for June 2026.  
- This premium mid-size sedan features a combined range of 1,810 kilometers and is designed specifically for the Chinese market, accommodating consumer preferences for space and technology.  
- Smart aims to enhance its product lineup and market presence as it transitions into the higher-end vehicle segment with the introduction of this model and the forthcoming Smart Concept #2.

Smart begins #6 EHD pre-sales in China, its largest model to date