Fully electric · 2017–2018
How much it costs to charge the smart fortwo fortwo electric drive coupé / cabrio
17.6 kWh battery. Charging from 20 to 80% puts 10.6 kWh into the battery: see what it costs at home, how long it takes and what you pay at a public charger.
Charging at home
Charging at home from 20 to 80%
On a 24-hour tariff, the time makes no difference: the same price at any hour. On a night rate, charge during the night hours (23h00 to 8h00; yours are on your bill). EV tariffs add an even cheaper window in the early hours.
| 24-hour (standard) €0.3300/kWh, typical 24-hour unit rate | 3.83 € |
| Night rate, night hours €0.1850/kWh, 23h00 to 8h00 | 2.15 € |
| Night rate, day hours €0.3450/kWh: avoid charging at these times | 4.01 € |
| Typical 24-hour rate €0.3300/kWh (there is no regulated tariff in Ireland) | 3.83 € |
Prices including 9% VAT, typical unit rates from Irish suppliers (with a new-customer discount), checked on 2026-10. Standing charge not included. Includes 10% charging losses.
How long it takes to charge from 20 to 80%
| Charger | Time |
|---|---|
| 3-pin plug (10 A, 2.3 kW) | 5 h 3 min |
| 16 A industrial socket or wallbox (3.7 kW) | 3 h 8 min |
| 7 kW home charger (32 A, 7.4 kW) (the car only accepts 4.6 kW) | 2 h 32 min |
Approximate times, losses included. On a fast charger, average power of 60% of the car’s maximum.
Public charging
At a public charger, the price depends on the operator and on your payment method or membership. With an estimated median price on standard chargers (€0.55/kWh), charging from 20 to 80% costs about 5.81 €.
Open the mapFrequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge the smart fortwo fortwo electric drive coupé / cabrio at home?
Charging from 20 to 80% (10.6 kWh into the battery) costs about 3.83 € on a 24-hour tariff and 2.15 € at the night rate, VAT and losses included.
When should I charge the smart fortwo?
On a 24-hour tariff, at any time: the price is the same. On a night rate, during the night hours (23h00 to 8h00), when a unit costs roughly 45% less than during the day. On an EV tariff, in its short early-morning window (for example 2am–4am on Electric Ireland Night Boost), which is cheaper still.
How long does it take to charge the smart fortwo at home?
From 20 to 80%, about 3 h 8 min on a 3.7 kW socket or wallbox and 2 h 32 min on a 7 kW home charger.
Sources of the technical data: ev-database.org · ev-database.org · www.km77.com · www.km77.com