Why It Matters Globally
Smart — the joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and Geely — has unveiled the #6 EHD, the world’s longest-range hatchback at 1,810 km combined. With standard LiDAR and a Mercedes-designed cabin, it undercuts European rivals on price while matching them on technology, signaling a new competitive threat in the global C-segment.
Price and Variants
The Smart #6 EHD launched June 11 with three variants priced from 177,900 to 217,900 yuan ($24,800–$30,400), according to Sina Finance citing Kuaikeji. The limited-time pricing undercuts the pre-sale figures of 189,900 yuan, making it one of the most affordable LiDAR-equipped sedans on the market.
1,810 km Range: How It Works
The #6 EHD is Smart’s first plug-in hybrid, powered by a 1.5T engine paired with a 3-speed DHT transmission and electric motor. CLTC pure-electric range reaches up to 285 km, while the combined range stretches to a class-leading 1,810 km. The 0–100 km/h sprint takes 6.7 seconds, per QQ News.
Smart brands the powertrain as “EHD Super Hybrid” — and at 4,906 mm long, the #6 is the largest vehicle Smart has ever produced, and its first hybrid sedan.
Standard LiDAR and Smart Driving
Every variant ships with LiDAR as standard — a first for a luxury JV brand at this price point. The “Qianli Haohan” intelligent driving system debuts on the #6, offering highway NSP (automatic lane changes, smart ramp entry/exit) and urban map-free NSP that works even in narrow city streets, according to AutoHome.
Additional standard equipment includes ZF closed-loop steering, a Sennheiser 7.1.4 audio system with floating saucer-style speakers, and over 100 high-value features.
Mercedes Design, Smart Execution
The exterior and interior were penned by the Mercedes-Benz global design team. The cabin offers three color themes (Grid Yellow, Shadow Black, Field Brown) and a dual-screen cockpit. The rear seats recline to 122 degrees and fold flat into a 2-meter bed. The trunk opening is widened to 1,000 mm for easy loading.
The lighting system alone embeds 10,666 LED millimeter-level micro-dot matrix elements with PixelTalk interactive light arrays front and rear.
FAQ
What does EHD stand for?
EHD stands for Extended Hybrid Drive, Smart’s branding for its plug-in hybrid system.
Is the Smart #6 available outside China?
Currently launched in China only. Given Geely’s global footprint, overseas markets are likely to follow.
How does 1,810 km compare?
It’s the longest combined range of any hatchback currently on sale globally, surpassing most PHEV competitors in the C/D segment.
