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SMART 3 PRO Rare
As of 2026 Q1, 358 SMART 3 PROs remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare 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 243 (211.3%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (358 in the latest data).
Rarer than 46% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the 3 PRO
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 PRO — questions & answers
How many SMART 3 PRO are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 358 SMART 3 PRO were still registered in the UK — 355 licensed and on the road, plus 3 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the SMART 3 PRO rare?
The SMART 3 PRO is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (358), making it rarer than 46% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the SMART 3 PRO increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of SMART 3 PRO on UK roads rose by 243 (211.3%).
What fuel do most SMART 3 PRO use?
Most SMART 3 PRO run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the SMART 3 PRO peak?
The SMART 3 PRO peaked at 358 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2024 Q1.