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SMART 1 PREMIUM Uncommon
As of 2026 Q1, 1,113 SMART 1 PREMIUMs remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2023 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 341 (44.2%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (1,113).
Rarer than 34% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Trend
About the 1 PREMIUM
Smart (stylized in lowercase) is a Chinese-German automotive marque established in 1994. Smart Automobile Co., Ltd. is a joint venture established by Mercedes-Benz AG and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group in 2019 and aimed at producing Smart-badged cars in China to be marketed globally. The venture is headquartered in Ningbo. Originally, Smart was known for producing microcars and subcompacts, primarily the Fortwo and Forfour, at Smartville in Hambach, Moselle, France and additionally at Renault's Revoz plant (Novo Mesto, Slovenia). Since its restructuring in 2019, the brand now produces small battery...
SMART 1 PREMIUM — questions & answers
How many SMART 1 PREMIUM are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 1,113 SMART 1 PREMIUM were still registered in the UK — 1,107 licensed and on the road, plus 6 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the SMART 1 PREMIUM rare?
The SMART 1 PREMIUM is uncommon, with 1,113 still about, making it rarer than 34% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the SMART 1 PREMIUM increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of SMART 1 PREMIUM on UK roads rose by 341 (44.2%).
What fuel do most SMART 1 PREMIUM use?
Most SMART 1 PREMIUM run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the SMART 1 PREMIUM peak?
The SMART 1 PREMIUM peaked at 1,113 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2023 Q3.