Lotus Eletre vs Smart #5
The Smart #5 leads on fast-charge peak. The Lotus Eletre leads on cargo space.
SUV
Lotus Eletre S
1 of 4 versions
Advertised price, new, US
checked Aug 12, 2026
80/100#40 of 281 · Everyday
SUV
smart #5 BRABUS (Germany, MY2025)
1 of 8 versions
United Kingdom · checked Oct 27, 2026 · uk.smart.com
82/100#34 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Lotus EletreLotus EletreSmart #5Smart #5
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+50 kW· 14%
- Cargo space- best on this row+2.1 cu ft· 9%
- Front trunk- best on this row+0.1 cu ft· 2%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Lotus Eletre | Smart #5 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | ||
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | version not named | |
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version not named | |
| AC charging | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| Power | ||
| Torque | ||
| Top speed | version: ELETRE | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: Pulse | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Lotus Eletre if
Pick the Smart #5 if
Score by category
out of 100
Lotus EletreSmart #5
Range
83- Different test cycles - not compared.83Charging
6673Performance
93100Practicality
8987
How much is each in the US?
Lotus Eletre
Advertised price, new, US
checked Aug 12, 2026 - Price checked Aug 12, 2026 - it may be out of date
lotuscars.com- CARBON
- $229,900
Smart #5
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Lotus Eletre
- 286 miEPA
- Smart #5
- 336 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Lotus Eletre
- 20 minversion not named
- Smart #5
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Smart #5
- Lotus Eletre
- 350 kW
- Smart #5
- 400 kW
- Ahead by
- 50 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Lotus Eletre
- 4.5 s
- Smart #5
- 3.8 / 6.5 scontested: sources disagree
Where next
Compare with others
Lotus Eletre vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 27, 2026 · 33 sources
Every source link (85)
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