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SMART 1 PURE EV Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 32 SMART 1 PURE EVs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2025 Q3. In all, the SMART 1 PURE EV is rarer than 70% of the 2,429 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 32 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 70% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
About the 1 PURE EV
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 PURE EV — questions & answers
How many SMART 1 PURE EV are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 32 SMART 1 PURE EV were still registered in the UK — 32 licensed and on the road, plus 0 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the SMART 1 PURE EV rare?
The SMART 1 PURE EV is genuinely rare, with only 32 left, making it rarer than 70% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
What fuel do most SMART 1 PURE EV use?
Most SMART 1 PURE EV run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the SMART 1 PURE EV peak?
The SMART 1 PURE EV peaked at 32 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2025 Q3.