MPGe is the distance a car covers on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Across 1 EPA ratings of the EQ Fortwo since 2019 it has averaged 108 MPGe, and the 2019 model trails the 110.9 MPGe average of other electric cars rated 2017–2019. The EPA's own annual figure for it is $700.
Every Smart EQ Fortwo version, compared
The Smart EQ Fortwo was rated in a single specification, so its consumption does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $0.17 a kilowatt-hour.
| Version | Combined MPGe | City / Highway | Years | Charging per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 124 / 94 | 2019–2019 | $636 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Energy use (2019) | 31.2 kWh per 100 miles |
| Cost per mile | $0.053 |
| Charging per year | $636 |
| Charging over five years | $3,180 |
| Against other Electric cars, 2017–2019 | +$16 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $700 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2019 Smart EQ Fortwo does better in town than out of it: 124 in the city against 94 on the highway, $177 a year in favor of city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2019) | 124 MPGe | $555 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 94 MPGe | $732 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | -30 MPGe (-24%) | Reversed — it does better in town than on the open road |
How the EQ Fortwo changed over the years
Combined figure across the 1 model year the EQ Fortwo was rated in, all of them at 108 MPGe.
| Model year | Combined MPGe | City / Highway | Versions offered | Charging per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 124 / 94 | 1 | $636 |
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How we count
This page rests on 1 EPA ratings of the Smart EQ Fortwo — 1 engine across 2019–2019. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $0.17 a kilowatt-hour, against EPA's own estimate of $700. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 2019 Smart EQ Fortwo rated at?
108 MPGe combined, 124 city and 94 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2019 the EQ Fortwo has averaged 108 MPGe.
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