- Newest year: 2019
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2018-2019 smart fortwo MPGe & Charging Cost
2 model years · 102–108 MPGe combined
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 two-seater configurations, MY2019. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2018-2019 smart fortwo at a glance
The 2018-2019 smart fortwo covers 2 model years in the EPA database (4 configurations in all), rated 102–108 MPGe combined. The newest model year, 2019, costs about $850 a year to charge for its most efficient version, the EQ fortwo (coupe) RWD (108 MPGe), at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2019.
2018-2019 smart fortwo by model year
What the 2019 EQ fortwo (coupe) RWD costs to drive
Per month
$71
$850 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$1.42
Per 100 miles
$5.67
Five years
$4,250
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the two-seater median
$3,510less a year
Class median $4,360 a year, MY2019
Based on 15,000 miles a year and residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
2019 smart fortwo MPGe
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 108 MPGe. Its annual cost stays at $850.
EPA range 57–58 miles.
Electric configurations (2)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQ fortwo (coupe) (Most efficient) | RWD | 31 | 108 | 58 mi | $850 |
| EQ fortwo (convertible) | RWD | 33 | 102 | 57 mi | $910 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2018 smart fortwo MPGe
102–108 MPGe · $850–$910/yr
EPA range 57–58 miles.
Electric configurations (2)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| electric drive coupe (Most efficient) | RWD | 31 | 108 | 58 mi | $850 |
| electric drive convertible | RWD | 33 | 102 | 57 mi | $910 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the EQ fortwo (coupe) RWD: $2,230 in Hawaii and $590 in Louisiana, a $1,640 difference.
Generations
Frequently asked questions
How efficient is the 2018-2019 smart fortwo?
EPA rates the 2018-2019 smart fortwo at 102–108 MPGe combined across 4 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2019 EQ fortwo (coupe) RWD, is rated 108 MPGe (124 city, 94 highway).
Which years were the most efficient in the 2018-2019 smart fortwo?
Every model year of the 2018-2019 smart fortwo tops out at 108 MPGe combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2018-2019 smart fortwo?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2019.
How does the 2018-2019 smart fortwo compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2016-2017 smart fortwo) is rated 102–108 MPGe combined and costs $850–$2,360 a year to fuel; the 2018-2019 model is rated 102–108 MPGe and costs $850–$910 a year.
How much does it cost to charge a 2019 smart fortwo per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the EQ fortwo (coupe) RWD costs about $850 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $850–$910 a year. That is a $60 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2019 smart fortwo 100 miles?
About $5.67 per 100 miles for the EQ fortwo (coupe) RWD at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), and between $5.67 and $6.07 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
How does the 2019 smart fortwo compare with other two-seater configurations?
The EQ fortwo (coupe) RWD costs about $850 a year to fuel, $3,510 less than the class median of $4,360, and less than 10 of 10 two-seater configurations. The comparison covers all 85 rated two-seater configurations for MY2019, not weighted by sales.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2019 smart fortwo?
EPA rates the range at 57–58 miles depending on configuration, and the EQ fortwo (coupe) RWD goes 58 mi. Efficiency is 31–33 kWh per 100 miles (102–108 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $850–$910 a year, or $5.67 per 100 miles for the EQ fortwo (coupe) RWD.
Is the 2019 smart fortwo different from the 2018 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 108 MPGe. Its annual cost stays at $850. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2019 against 2 configurations for 2018. See the 2018 smart fortwo for that year.