The Smart EV Is The Cutest And Quirkiest And Most FUN Electric Car Ever Made!

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The Smart EV Is The Cutest And Quirkiest And Most FUN Electric Car Ever Made!

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It's a sad day in the TFL fleet - we're soon saying goodbye to our Smart EV, and this could be YOUR chance to buy it! Here's the story of what this car's about, what we've done with it and how you can buy it yourself. NOTE: We are selling this vehicle to interested buyers within the United States.
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@robertschenkjr69 3 жыл бұрын

You should sell it on cars&bids. Would love to get Doug's reaction hahaha. Great video and channel

@mikek5298 3 жыл бұрын

Who cares what he thinks?

@robertschenkjr69 3 жыл бұрын

@@mikek5298always a effen negative troll.

@lrosengreen 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it would be great to list it on an auction site like C&B, just to see what it would sell for.

@wubaru 3 жыл бұрын

TFL’s definition of long term is one tank of gas and no oil change.

@stefanfalldorf6573 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@steverowe2943 3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha. Time to change underwear? Let's change cars too.

@LyuLefterov 3 жыл бұрын

Bad choice of video to post that comment. Any other one would've been spot on, but somehow you picked the EV that entails neither gas no oil changes.

@wubaru 3 жыл бұрын

@@LyuLefterov Good point! I was still upset with them selling the Suzuki samari that I wasn’t able to think straight lol 🤪

@mart0225 3 жыл бұрын

How long they keep a vehicle may depend on how many views it gets.

@johnbronco8678 3 жыл бұрын

I have to say, Tommy does a really nice job in just about all their videos. Like his style and really enjoy the content. Excellent work!

@heartofdixie67 3 жыл бұрын

I should get this one for my Wife ! She works 16 miles from home and it would definitely work out !!!👍

@giovannilopez5393 3 жыл бұрын

Please PLEASE pleaseeee get a fiat 500e now. You’ll love it! I can guarantee it

@coryswanson2247 3 жыл бұрын

What happened to lift and off-road kit

@wizeguiz 3 жыл бұрын

I owned two Smart's. one was a 2010 and the other was a 2013 and I loved them!

@prerunnerwannabe 3 жыл бұрын

A Chevy Spark EV would be a sweet budget BEV to try next!

@leonardonevarez261 3 жыл бұрын

Hi guys! Now you should look for a Fiat 500e. Greetings from Ecuador 🇪🇨

@Spike-13 3 жыл бұрын

Weren't you guys going to make it off road?

@jameskessler5088 3 жыл бұрын

I vote 500E! I’ve been shopping for one to go with my 57 Edition 500, would really like y’all’s take on it!

@bennychristensen4314 3 жыл бұрын

I almost bought Tweety when it was for sale in Tulsa, but I ended up with a 2017 500e and it is a great little around town car with some of the same limitations as the SmartEV.

@KerempatakUSA2401 3 жыл бұрын

I have 500e and I love it 😀

@tony_25or6to4 3 жыл бұрын

I've seen 2017s for as low as $6000

@fredharvey2720 2 жыл бұрын

I think I was just behind this thing in Denver. Big TFL sticker on the back window and everything. And the plate read... Tweety, written in partly numeric characters.

@chriskonte1909 3 жыл бұрын

Fiat 500e would be cool :D

@R.Nelson 3 жыл бұрын

Selling it already?? didn't have it very long...Thank you to the Smart car...yull find a good home ☺

@AmperageY 3 жыл бұрын

I vote SparkEV addresses some the Smart "issues" you mention such as fast charging options up to 50kw, and more power!

@nporter6909 3 жыл бұрын

I had a model S and now drive an X, we all fight over the little Electric Smartie!

@randy2558 3 жыл бұрын

E-golf ftw.

@ronkemperful 3 жыл бұрын

A huge temptation. Up here in Loveland as a retired nurse, I drive literally mo more than 5 to 10 miles a day. Tesla and other electric vehicles are difficult to justify because I would never live long enough to justify the additional cost. Great video as always!

@Ijusthopeitsquick 3 жыл бұрын

Smarts are fun but the ride is hard. I would look elsewhere if you have any back problems.

@ronkemperful 3 жыл бұрын

@@Ijusthopeitsquick I agree, the car with its short wheelbase must ride like a Pogo Stick. And a crash with another SUV, despite Smart cars having a 'safety cage' the smaller car will absorb the brunt of the forces.

@carlosedgarcruzcorrea1615 3 жыл бұрын

He is so handsome. I love cars, I can only imagine all the car convos we would have 😍🥰

@joeychaseable 3 жыл бұрын

My 16 year old daughter wants a Smart

@drivedb7 3 жыл бұрын

Talk some sense into her! Please! 😆

@benyacyshyn7252 3 жыл бұрын

It is probably an ok first car, but there are better options.

@aussie2uGA 3 жыл бұрын

Dad, put her in something safer. At 16, there is just too high a probability for accidents and the smart is not what you want to test impacts in.

@davidbest1 3 жыл бұрын

@@aussie2uGA despite the size, Smart’s have a really strong crash cell that protects the occupants, it is a Mercedes product at the end of the day. You’d be surprised at how safe they are... I still wouldn’t want one though...

@bextar6365 3 жыл бұрын

Forget it, too dangerous on the road ! Like a little tin can..

@stevemarroquin9766 3 жыл бұрын

I think the biggest hurdle for EVs to cross isn’t necessarily the Distance or Time of Charging but rather mandating that Apartment Complex’s must have a wall charger... it’s one thing to buy it, it’s another completely getting the owner and landlord to agree upon it...

@Jeep2Honda 3 жыл бұрын

Does your mechanic have his own channel? If not you should assist him with starting one. I love when he is in your videos, he explains things so thoroughly. BTW, Tweety would be perfect for the 1.5 mile drive to the Park-n-Ride bus stop across the street from my neighborhood.

@erickisel8668 3 жыл бұрын

Nathan should buy it and get rid of his Leaf

@haroldslovinski8785 3 жыл бұрын

Next EV has to be the Chevy Spark, no doubt about it

@KerempatakUSA2401 3 жыл бұрын

Fiat 500e next please, so we have same vehicles... I have 500e and i3 😃...

@kwenger7088 3 жыл бұрын

Go with the first year spark ev. That’s the one with more torque than a Ferrari!

@utubestalker.dotcom 3 жыл бұрын

can you talk about if it is a good vehicle for short drivers.. and blind spots while driving? awesome video. thank you.

@hereigoagain5050 3 жыл бұрын

Tommy can move the metal!

@Peter-st1lt 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Tommy! I used to have a spark ev with DCFC capability it was a 2015. If you pick that at a great price you won't regret it. They are really fun to drive!

@josephwhiskeybeale 3 жыл бұрын

I’m 6’6” and I can fit comfortably in a Smart car.

@dan52886 3 жыл бұрын

I was still holding out hope for y’all to make this into an off roader.

@smart_EMOTION 3 жыл бұрын

Sad to hear, you have to sell your beauty. Such a nice car, if it wasn't on the other end of the world (I'm from Germany), I would be very interested in it: The coolest part of it are the yellow panels. They where pretty rare, as they actually where intended for the smart fortwo edition cityflame. You where only able to get a smart with them, that’s not a expensive city flame edition, for a short time. Also nice is the interior of your smart, I’m not sure how and why, but it looks like it’s a tailormade smart, even tho it isn’t. Funfact: You can get both, the cruise control and regen pedals, but that's veeery rare.

@trevorpollon9429 3 жыл бұрын

How about a Ford Focus EV? It’s another one that didn’t get much attention or recognition. Great job on your channel, I really enjoy the content you provide!

@adamchoi8136 2 жыл бұрын

Smart is a neat car. Definitely cool for commuting short distances to work.

@reallyemptypockets6509 3 жыл бұрын

There was girl at work that had one, and the strange thing about that car was even though I saw it every day. Every time I saw it I was like what the f*ck.

@jeffruebens8355 3 жыл бұрын

See the all electric Mini Cooper video showing how to add the gasoline S version front plastic, so it looks less like a dork mobile.

@deejayimm 3 жыл бұрын

That's a 50 amp plug, that would be for a kitchen range. The four wire range plug has three straight prongs and one round prong. If it was for a dryer it would only be a 30 amp rated plug, and it would have two straight prongs one L shaped prong and one circular prong. I can't believe you're getting rid of that thing. You love it. I guess you gotta stay fresh. I've been watching you guys for years and I got to say your quality just gets better. You've come along way, and we love it.

@Battlefresh 3 жыл бұрын

You should buy a Mitsubishi I-Miev. It is based on a 660cc Kei car and really a great little car. I've owned many micro cars including a Smart ForTwo and Scion IQ and driving the I-Miev reminds me of a 4-door Smart. I own a 2012 I-Miev and a 2019 Tesla M3 DM and actually prefer to drive the Mitsu for local runs as it's just so ridiculously easy to drive and has great visibility and utility. Believe it or not, Mitsubishi is still building these! 2020 is the last year however for the global market. They are not fast, but they keep up plenty well with traffic and will blaze along at 70 mph no problem when you need it to. Mine has the optional CHAdeMO port which will charge up the car to 80% in 10 minutes. Necessary for longer road trips.

@arhanshah 3 жыл бұрын

Use Cars and Bids. You'll definitely get morr views out of it. And it might even help to get new audience who already watches Doug demuro

@matthewfaerber9567 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect. I'm really glad you made this video, thank you. I have one and it feels like the future. Or at least it should be the future. It just makes a lot of sense for a lot of situations. And it's really fun.

@housedjnyc 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 16 fiat 500e. Feels a lot more an the Smart with the added bonus of a backseat. Also another underrated car. EPA claims 87 miles. Highest I’ve yielded was 109. If you switch out to a wider tire, handling improves dramatically. Almost as good as a Miata.

@the_jarmel 3 жыл бұрын

Love you Tweetie 😍😍😘 we shall miss you..

@deniscudahy4549 3 жыл бұрын

Love the smart car would love the electric version 👍👍👍👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

@vanzarockin 2 жыл бұрын

Wish I still had my 2008 smart.

@DavidHuston 3 жыл бұрын

My brother in law is 6' 5" and has no problem fitting in mine. Its a gas model, I'm giving it to my granddaughter and getting a electric.

@misterhysterisk 3 жыл бұрын

I realy regret selling my 2015 smart ev, it was accualy sold new in LA, then exported from LA to Norway. Looking into maybe buy the new version

@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb 3 жыл бұрын

My wife affectionately refers to these tiny cars as prepackaged coffins.

@tony_25or6to4 3 жыл бұрын

They're actually very safe. It's like a roll cage on wheels and its so light, it just bounces off everything. A SUV is more likely to punt you into the weeds than kill you.

@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb 3 жыл бұрын

@@tony_25or6to4 Physics doesn't care - a 3 ton pickup/SUV will demolish a 1 ton Smart car - they don't bounce - they flatten...

@tony_25or6to4 3 жыл бұрын

@@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb only if the Smart is up against something else that doesn't move, like a wall. Otherwise it will move just like any other object. If you're going to talk about physics, do it correctly.

@theoa7882 3 жыл бұрын

The new fiat 500 is everything!!!

@JA-no8in 3 жыл бұрын

Ah man Tommy, that'd have been a great car with the Colorado winter rapidly approaching. Lol

@wesleychou3903 3 жыл бұрын

If you can get your hands on one, the 2014 Toyota Rav 4 EV is defiantly a hidden gem worth trying. If it was 500e vs Spark, I love driving my 500e due to how it looks and handles.

@loneapple440 3 жыл бұрын

Nice vid. We've never seen a detail vid like this for the Smartcar.

@erniearruda8861 3 жыл бұрын

Just remember the smart car was designed and meant for the old European countries and small tight roads that was built a couple thousand years ago that are 8 feet wide.Petro is expensive and same as electricity but not as much as diesel/gasoline.The range is only to commute around town to town that’s about ten kilometres to each other and driving in big cities to work and home only.In North America that vehicle just doesn’t cut it.Big cars,cuv and giant trucks and suv will decimate and crush that thing if it was in a major pile up collision.

@Chrisb8s 3 жыл бұрын

I vote for the chevy spark. I have been thinking about getting one for those quick around town drives. A little beater that I am not worried about.

@TonyPombo 3 жыл бұрын

I own a Tesla Model S (with autopilot) and a Smart EV. The Telsa is better in nearly every way. But, you know what? I ALWAYS drive the Smart unless I need to drive a long distance. It is simply more fun to drive (and park). I live the Smart!

@raceneely8185 3 жыл бұрын

Next spark ev or maybe bolt? I see bolts for a few k more than sparks which seems odd.

@timoonitamarooni 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a car that looks exactly like that this year!

@FiatCoupeRacing 3 жыл бұрын

Bring the⚡ Volt⚡ the Pioneer EV it's awesome.

@chrisylink 2 жыл бұрын

Well time to get a 2016 fortwo model now!

@SUPERCOCKROACH666 3 жыл бұрын

It seems like Geely (with a super cheap EV) and Volkswagen will be the next big players in the North American EV market? I am interested what price point VW are going to be?

@stefanfalldorf6573 3 жыл бұрын

Geely will also produce the next generation Smarts in China. The factory in Hambach, France will probably be sold to Ineos to build the Grenadier.

@haskam9615 Жыл бұрын

I was interested in one of these in my state but turns out the only dealer that can service the EV is the Mercedes dealership approx 100 miles away...a new battery would cost $20K(yes $20K) per a call I made to their Smart specialist...unless anyone else knows a workaround for battery replacement (and eventually it will need it) then I'm staying with my gas vehicle.

@HumbleUncle 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree it's the best city driven car ever. However, people looked at me like if I were riding a dinosaurs, and even mocked at me. Eventually, I switched to Tesla.

@timothybaran9308 3 жыл бұрын

Kandi K27....would be a great to see you thoughts about it...especially since you just finished with the smart.

@tradersato 3 жыл бұрын

That roof is krazed, that was an issue that MB even replaced some under warranty. I was part of a smart car club with my 08 passion.

@steamguy101 3 жыл бұрын

Have you checked out the Spark EV? I test-drove one several years ago and was truly amazed by both its quality and its performance. Similar range to your "Tweetie" but much more like a "normal" auto IMO. I'm actually considering a purchase of one of these--I'm retired on minimum income and the potential savings in operating expense would seem to be significant. Try it, you'll like it!! Love your channel BTW

@maniacm6 3 жыл бұрын

What about an electric Mini, not sure if they have been sold in the USA

@mmahtnart8986 3 жыл бұрын

Why did they not do a Brabus EV?

@patrickstarnes2355 2 жыл бұрын

We could save the planet 🌏 if every one drove these 🤔

@andrescoll2203 3 жыл бұрын

I may be interested in this car. How could I have more details?

@roguedogx 3 жыл бұрын

really quickly, one last thing I think you should do before it goes is a hot or not video with the foretwo. if the former stig signs off on it (he will) then it really is something good. next car, provided you can find it, should definitely be the Chevy spark. the spark in general was an underrated car, and the SS version (that just so happened to be electric) is an insanely fun little car. I would also consider adding the e-golf to your list (or at the minimum borrowing Jason Camisa's) and if you want to contrast as hard as possible the honda clarity electric.

@johnc7753 3 жыл бұрын

Spark EV. Its 330 or 400 lb ft of torque. I live nearby if you want to test one.

@JoeyLovesTrains 3 жыл бұрын

I got a 9.22 0-60 on my car! Although I was filming it, and then timing with my phone's stop watch after the fact...

@notofinterest Ай бұрын

hmmm… european models charge up to 11kw by default. maybe it on our power lines who deliver 240V regularly

@Sanpedranoazul 3 жыл бұрын

Tommy are you guys keep on testing electrics? What about an i-MiEv Mitsu, love your reviews 👏🏻👏🏻🎉

@tony_25or6to4 3 жыл бұрын

I met several people who built them. They called them overpriced golf carts.

@tomniswonger7086 3 жыл бұрын

Great reviews Tommy! I would love to see a Spark ev review.

@SaruwatariMasahiro 3 жыл бұрын

Tweetie don’t gooo!!!

@3ggt3 3 жыл бұрын

I vote for the Spark EV.

@gaming-zombie1392 3 жыл бұрын

When sold show us a video of it going away please....

@trianchannon7235 3 жыл бұрын

I love my 2013!!!

@stadtsoldat 3 жыл бұрын

I own a Fiat 500e and while I love it, I think the Spark makes more sense. It has DCFC capability so you could demonstrate how longer trips go with a short range EV 😂

@emailchrishall 3 жыл бұрын

I’m going to be selling my 2013 Smart Electric Drive soon. Hope to be getting the Wrangler 4XE soon. I’m going to miss the Smart a little. If anyone is interested, mine has a 2016 battery so it’s a great car.

@jerrymyahzcat 3 жыл бұрын

You really should turn that 240V charger off at the wall when it’s not in use.

@GATORADDAM 3 жыл бұрын

It's a snowmobile. Lol.

@matthewwilson3078 3 жыл бұрын

Review the Spark please.

@barrydraper 3 жыл бұрын

Cute little cheap urban EV Tommy, but the range totally sux! Maybe look at the Chevy next, for a step up. It would make for an interesting comparison.

@andrewgage6942 3 жыл бұрын

The Smart is better equipped for the US market than the UK versions Can you send Tweety to the UK please? I've just looked at a 2013 model with 25000 miles on the clock for £9450, the equivalent of around $11600

@hsbcgeoff 3 жыл бұрын

I had one of the originals (same colour) here in the UK. I would love another. It was superb.

@jimw8808 3 жыл бұрын

How about the KIA Soul EV.

@TheOnlyMrDinoHenry 3 жыл бұрын

I am interested, where can we find more information on how to buy?

@aussie2uGA 3 жыл бұрын

14:43 send an email...

@ZIGZAG252 3 жыл бұрын

We're on our second Smart. The first was a 2009 Passion gas. Nice car but like was said the transmission was horrible. The wife got rear ended twice while leaving a stop. Now have a 2014 EV and it's 100 % better car.