by "DFW's cars, Ferrari Dave’s thoughts on cars." (dfwscars)
Published 04/02/2017 at 17:13
by "DFW's cars, Ferrari Dave’s thoughts on cars." (dfwscars)
Published 04/02/2017 at 17:13
Tags: electric car
; fiat 500e
; fiat 500
; Smart
; smart fortwo
; Electric Vehicles
STARS: 3
So I have a reservation in on a Tesla Model 3 but realize even tho I’m early it’ll be awhile. So I knew I could get a Leaf for under 10k, but wanted something newer (2014), smaller and more towable, etc. If you drove the Leaf vs either of these let me know in the comments.
Well I am ready to take the electric plunge now, so I did a review on the 500E vs the SmartForTwo ED before I bought one. It was an interesting comparison.
Although close in size they were very very different cars. Shockingly so almost.
Long and short of it the Smart, much like the regular one, is best for low speed around a large city. The suspension was the roughest part for me which made the 500 feel like a Bentley in comparison. The extra weight and size probably helped.
If you really want to park sideways or the roads are smooth where you, or you like the Smart brand, maybe save the 1k and go w/ the Smart.
For more of my thoughts and in depth info check out my video, and let me know your thoughts below in the comments.
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"Vicente Esteve" (vicente-esteve)
04/02/2017 at 18:50, STARS: 0
There is also the Spark EV.
"DFW's cars, Ferrari Dave’s thoughts on cars." (dfwscars)
04/02/2017 at 23:16, STARS: 0
Ya seeing how good the Bolt is the used ones will be worth checking out.
"Mercedes Streeter" (smart)
04/03/2017 at 07:50, STARS: 1
One can also wait a few-ish months and get the smart ED based on the new smarts. Softer suspension, more space, more speed. :)
IMO - The W451 based ED (the one you drove) has always been kinda half-baked...And I love smart! lol
"Vicente Esteve" (vicente-esteve)
04/03/2017 at 13:15, STARS: 0
It DOES have more torque than a 458.
"DFW's cars, Ferrari Dave’s thoughts on cars." (dfwscars)
04/04/2017 at 06:14, STARS: 0
Good call out