The official unveiling of Smart #1 Brabus EV in Malaysia also marked its first appearance in Southeast Asia. You can book it now with a refundable fee of RM1,000 through the Hello Smart app.
Brabus has finally been revealed in its full glory for the Malaysian market at KL Convention Centre, in conjunction with the ongoing International Electric Mobility Showcase. Today’s unveiling also marked the EV’s first appearance in Southeast Asia although the actual launch date has not yet been announced.
The new variant will be on display alongside the Smart #1 Premium at the event until this Friday, 6 October. Alternatively, you should be able to check it out directly at Smart dealerships nationwide very soon.Even though the EV has now made its official public debut in Malaysia, the local pricing for Smart #1 Brabus is still under wraps for now.
If you are interested in getting your hands on one, you can book the new EV through the Hello Smart mobile app bySmart Malaysia has recently announced the #1 Early Bird program which provides free charging credits of RM1,001 to the first 501 customers of the new EV. They can utilise the credit directly through the Hello Smart mobile app itself which can be used to activate more than 70% of public chargers in Malaysia.
In terms of battery, it still carries the same 66kWh battery pack as per the Premium version. Since it has a much higher performance, the WLTP-rated range of Brabus model is slightly shorter at 400km as opposed to the Premium’s 440km. When it comes to charging, it takes less than three hours to charge the EV from 10 to 80% via its onboard 22kW AC charger. On the other hand, a 150kW DC fast charger can reduce that charging time to under 30 minutes.