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2010 Smart BRABUS Ed
Powered by a 30 kilowatt magneto-electric motor, the Smart BRABUS Ed has a top speed of 75mph and a theoretical maximum range of 70 miles on a single charge.

A recharge of its lithium-ion batteries takes between 2-4 hours and full charge is achieved in 8 hours when plugged into a standard 220 volt socket.

Quicker than its gas powered brother which has twice the horses under the bonnet, the ED can quietly go from 0-30mph in 5.7 seconds.

If these numbers prove to be more than just wishful thinking on the part of Smarts’ tech heads or if these datum were not taken under “ideal driving conditions”, then Mitsubishi’s i-MiEV, Mercedes’ BlueZERO and MINI’s MINI e a run-albeit a quiet run for their money.

The i-MiEV’s top speed is 81mph while the MINI e’s is 95mph and the BlueZERO is reportedly at 93mph thereabouts.

The first two claim to have a range of 100 miles while the Mercedes is supposed to get 125 miles on a single charge.

Have you seen one on the road yet? If not then swing over to your Dallas Smart Car Dealer

Dave Schembri, president of Smart USA, made it known that the 2010 Smart BRABUS ED will be offered for sale in the latter half of 2010.

This announcement is right behind the heels of the unveiling of the Smart BRABUS, sending signals to people that Smart is trying to play catch up in the electric vehicle market.

Mitsubishi has already started a production run on its i-MiEV and the 2,425 lb 64hp jelly bean is selling at $47,000 each. Last July 450 drivers involved in MINI’s year long lease program received delivery of the 2 seater, 100% emission free, highway legal, all electric vehicle, the MINI e.

Looking at Smart’s entry vehicle to the electric market, we see that like Mini, they did not go out and reinvent the wheel and come up with a hi tech look. What you see is still the same Smart fortwo that we’ve come to either love or hate. Since it’s a BRABUS, it’s a tricked out fortwo that you either love or hate.

Either way you’ll certainly want to have a look and make up your mind for yourself when it comes to your Dallas Smart Car dealership.