Last updated August 4, 2026
The Entry-level trim level includes Pure and base. It is the simple hardtop city commuter, pairing an 80-hp electric drive with core conveniences rather than upscale extras. Passion represents the Mid-Level trim level, adding a more colorful cabin and useful comfort touches. Prime is the Premium Comfort trim level, with leather, heated seats, and added lighting and weather-related conveniences.
The Entry-level trim level—Pure and base—is the straightforward two-seat electric city car, focused on easy parking, simple controls, and everyday essentials.
Best for: City commuters who want a tiny electric car with useful basics and no need for luxury extras.
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The Mid-Level trim level, represented by Passion, keeps the city-first electric formula but adds a more finished cabin and everyday comfort upgrades.
Best for: Drivers who like the fortwo’s small footprint but want more style and comfort than Pure or base.
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Steps up from Entry-level with alloy wheels, heated power mirrors, a height-adjustable driver’s seat, and contrasting cloth cabin trim.
1 in stockThe Premium Comfort trim level, represented by Prime, is the upscale choice with warmer seating and added convenience for daily driving.
Best for: Drivers who want a tiny electric city car without a bare-feeling cabin.
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Steps up from Mid-Level with leather upholstery, heated front seats, automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, and steering-responsive fog lights.
0 in stock| Feature | Mid-Level | Entry-level | Premium Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Includes | Passion1 in stock | Pure, base3 in stock | Prime0 in stock |
| Cabin upholstery and finish | Contrasting cloth and trim | Simple, no-frills cabin | Leather upholstery |
| Heated front seats | — | — | Standard |
| Automatic headlights | — | — | Standard |
| Rain-sensing windshield wipers | — | — | Standard |
| Steering-responsive fog lights | — | — | Standard |
| Electric range | 57–70 miles, by configuration | Up to 70 miles | 57–70 miles, by configuration |
| Combined efficiency | 102–108 MPGe, by configuration | Up to 108 MPGe | 102–108 MPGe, by configuration |
On 2017–2018 models, Pure is the basic hardtop, Passion is the more colorful and comfortable middle trim, and Prime is the upscale trim with leather, heated seats, and added convenience features.
In the newer lineup, Passion adds 15-inch alloy wheels, heated power mirrors, a height-adjustable driver’s seat, and contrasting cloth trim. Pure keeps the same electric drivetrain but has a simpler cabin.
On newer models, Prime moves beyond Passion’s cloth cabin with leather upholstery, heated seats, automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, corner-lighting fog lights, and ambient cabin lighting.
On 2017–2018 models, Prime keeps the same 80-hp electric drivetrain but adds the richest cabin and convenience package. Key upgrades include leather, heated seats, automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, fog lights, and ambient lighting.
Pure is the simplest trim in the 2017–2018 lineup. It focuses on the core city-EV experience without the cabin, wheel, lighting, and comfort upgrades found on Passion and Prime.
Prime is the comfort-focused pick because newer models include heated front seats. All three newer trims have automatic climate control, but heated seating is a defining Prime feature.
No, Pure is the straightforward hardtop in the 2018 lineup. Passion is the first trim level offered in either fixed-roof coupe or cabriolet form.
No. On 2017–2018 models, all three trims use the same 80-hp rear electric motor and one-speed drive. The trim differences are mainly cabin materials, comfort features, lighting, and exterior details.
No. On newer models, Passion uses contrasting cloth upholstery. Leather and heated front seats are part of the more comfort-focused Prime trim.
Yes. On newer models, Pure includes automatic climate control, a rearview camera, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, cruise control, LED daytime running lights, and a driver information display.
“Base” generally refers to the single main U.S. specification used before the Pure, Passion, and Prime ladder arrived. Those older cars were not necessarily bare-bones; equipment could include a glass roof, automatic climate control, and cabin preconditioning.
No. It was an optional 2018 package for Passion and Prime coupes, not a separate trim level and not a change applied across the whole lineup.
Passion is the middle-ground choice. It adds alloy wheels, heated power mirrors, a height-adjustable driver’s seat, and a more colorful cloth cabin without moving to Prime’s leather-focused interior.