SMART · SMART 3 · Cars
SMART 3 Uncommon
As of 2026 Q2, 1,137 SMART 3s 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 2024 Q1. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 708 (165.0%) 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 (1,137).
Rarer than 34% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Trend
About the 3
The Smart #3 (stylised as "smart #3") is a battery electric compact crossover SUV developed and produced by Smart Automobile, a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz Group and Geely Holding. It is the second 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 #3 (Chinese: 精灵#3; pinyin: Jingling Sanhao; lit. 'Elf #3').
SMART 3 — questions & answers
How many SMART 3 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 1,137 SMART 3 were still registered in the UK — 1,130 licensed and on the road, plus 7 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the SMART 3 rare?
The SMART 3 is uncommon, with 1,137 still about, making it rarer than 34% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the SMART 3 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of SMART 3 on UK roads rose by 708 (165.0%).
What fuel do most SMART 3 use?
Most SMART 3 run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the SMART 3 peak?
The SMART 3 peaked at 1,137 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2024 Q1.