2019 smart fortwo EQ: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The most important change for 2019 is the name: smart renamed the fortwo electric drive as the fortwo EQ. This is otherwise a quiet carryover year, with no meaningful changes to the electric powertrain, styling, safety equipment, structure, or cabin technology.
About the 2019 smart fortwo EQ
3rd generation fortwo (W453/C453), U.S. EV run final year; 2019 is the last U.S. model year and largely a rename year rather than a redesign.
The fortwo EQ is a very small, two-seat electric city car built around easy parking, sharp low-speed maneuverability, and short urban trips. Its core appeal is size: it fits places bigger cars do not, turns around quickly, and keeps the driving experience simple. Against other small cars, it gives up cargo room and highway range in exchange for genuine city-friendly packaging. The cabrio version also adds a rare open-top EV experience in the U.S. market.
The 2019 fortwo EQ is a tiny two-seat electric car focused on short city trips. Pure is the simple coupe, Passion adds features such as alloy wheels and a height-adjustable driver’s seat and marks the start of the cabrio range, while Prime brings leather upholstery, heated seats, automatic headlights, and rain-sensing wipers.
2019 smart fortwo EQ specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | AC Electric Motor | AC Electric Motor | AC Electric Motor |
| Transmission | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Single-Speed Fixed Gear |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Horsepower | 80 hp | 80 hp | 80 hp |
| Torque | 118 lb-ft | 118 lb-ft | 118 lb-ft |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Electric Range | 58 | 57–58 | 57–58 |
| MPGe Combined | 108 | 102–108 | 102–108 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| Heated Mirrors | |||
| LED Tail Lights | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Power Mirrors | |||
| Power Retractable Soft Top | |||
| Bluetooth | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Subwoofer | |||
| USB Ports | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2019 smart fortwo EQ?
The main 2019 change is the switch from the fortwo electric drive name to fortwo EQ. The car’s basic hardware and features otherwise carry over without a major update.
Did the 2019 smart fortwo EQ get a new battery or motor?
No. The 2019 fortwo EQ keeps the same 80-hp electric motor, rear-wheel drive, 17.6-kWh battery, and 7.2-kW onboard charger.
Was the 2019 smart fortwo EQ redesigned?
No. The 2019 model remains part of the third-generation fortwo and is primarily a renamed version of the previous fortwo electric drive rather than a redesign.
Was 2019 the final U.S. model year for the smart fortwo EQ?
Yes. The 2019 fortwo EQ was the last smart model year sold in the United States before the brand ended North American sales.
Which 2019 smart fortwo EQ trim has leather and heated seats?
The 2019 Prime trim has leather upholstery and heated front seats. It also adds automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, upgraded LED lighting, and heated power-adjustable mirrors.