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SMART 1 PRO Uncommon
As of 2026 Q1, 1,212 SMART 1 PROs 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 374 (44.6%) 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 (1,212).
Rarer than 33% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Trend
About the 1 PRO
The Smart #1 (stylised as "smart #1") is a battery electric subcompact crossover SUV developed and produced by Smart Automobile, a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz Group and Geely Holding. It is the first vehicle produced by the joint venture. The model is based on the Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) electric vehicle platform developed by Geely. In China, the model is marketed as the Smart Jingling #1 (Chinese: 精灵#1; pinyin: Jingling Yihao; lit. 'Elf #1').
SMART 1 PRO — questions & answers
How many SMART 1 PRO are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 1,212 SMART 1 PRO were still registered in the UK — 1,208 licensed and on the road, plus 4 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the SMART 1 PRO rare?
The SMART 1 PRO is uncommon, with 1,212 still about, making it rarer than 33% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the SMART 1 PRO increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of SMART 1 PRO on UK roads rose by 374 (44.6%).
What fuel do most SMART 1 PRO use?
Most SMART 1 PRO run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the SMART 1 PRO peak?
The SMART 1 PRO peaked at 1,212 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2023 Q3.