In Cars, International News, smart / by Jonathan Lee / 4 August 2026 11:26 amThere aren’t many cars that have been as quickly forgotten as the smart #1. That was all the more so when the closely-related Volvo EX30 and Zeekr X arrived, offering identical performance and range for less money. The #1 is the first of the smart-Volvo-Zeekr trifecta to gain an 800-volt electrical architecture that enables “6C” DC fast charging. The #1 will also gain Geely’s G-Pilot H5 highly-automated city and highway driving functionality, with an expanded sensor set that includes roof-mounted lidar, although don’t expect this to be offered outside China. Hopefully, smart will see fit to offer this update globally, as it’s sorely needed amid the influx of new 800-volt rivals with more range and faster charging.