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smart today is a different company from the one that built the original city cars, and its used range shows both chapters at once. On the same forecourt you'll find the Mercedes-era fortwo and forfour, the tiny two- and four-seaters designed around tight streets and small parking spaces, alongside the newer electric SUVs developed since smart became a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and Geely. The smart #1 and smart #3 lead that newer chapter, both fully electric with zero tailpipe emissions whilst driving.
Every used smart at Vertu is prepared and checked by our colleagues before it reaches the forecourt, then backed by a 14-day money-back guarantee. If a car isn't right for you, you have a fortnight to exchange it or take a refund.
Flexible finance, including PCP and HP, runs across the used smart range, and part-exchange lets you put your current car towards the one you're moving to. Buying used also stretches your budget further, since the first owner has already taken the steepest part of the car's depreciation.
A used smart earns its place on three counts: city ability, running costs, and the fact that what makes a smart a smart carries over to a pre-owned one.
The things that suit a smart to town driving don't fade with the first owner. The fortwo's famously tight turning circle, the electric models' quiet, instant pull away from the lights, and the compact footprint that slots into spaces others drive past all work exactly as they left the factory.
Running costs stay low too. The petrol fortwo is a small, frugal three-cylinder city car, while every EQ model and both the smart #1 and smart #3 run on electricity, so home charging can replace forecourt fuel altogether. On the newer cars, that comes with zero tailpipe emissions whilst driving.
Choice is the third draw. Because the used market holds both eras at once, you can move between a sub-three-metre two-seater and a family-sized electric SUV without changing badge, in more trims and colours than any single showroom stocks at a time.
The table below covers the current electric smart models, with a note on why each one makes sense used and the battery and range you'll find. Select a model to view stock.
| Model | Why Buy One Used | Battery, Range & Fuel Type |
| smart #1 | smart's compact electric SUV, built on Geely's SEA platform. Rear-drive versions give 272 PS and 0-62mph in 6.7 seconds, while the Brabus adds all-wheel drive and 428 hp for hot-hatch pace. | 49 kWh or 62 kWh usable battery; up to 273 miles WLTP; up to 150 kW DC rapid charging, 10 to 80 per cent in under 30 minutes; zero tailpipe emissions whilst driving. |
| smart #3 | The coupe-SUV take on the #1, with a lower fastback roofline and the same running gear. Rear-drive from 268 hp, or 428 hp in Brabus form with 0-62mph in 3.7 seconds. | 62 kWh usable battery; up to 283 miles WLTP (Brabus 258 miles); up to 150 kW DC rapid charging; zero tailpipe emissions whilst driving. |
The highlights describe the latest version of each model. Used examples at Vertu span several model years, so specification, battery and features vary by age and trim. Confirm the details of any specific car with a colleague.
WLTP figures are recorded under controlled laboratory conditions and offer a guide for comparing models, though they may not always reflect real-world driving. Actual range varies with weather, driving style, road conditions and load.
These are the Mercedes-era smarts, and they still make up much of the used range. All of them are built around the same idea: the smallest sensible footprint for city life, whether powered by petrol or by smart's EQ electric drive.
| Model | Body Style | Why It's Still Popular |
| smart fortwo | Two-seat city car | The classic smart, with a three-cylinder petrol engine and a turning circle that makes tight streets and small spaces genuinely easy. |
| smart EQ fortwo coupe | Electric two-seater | The electric fortwo, with a compact 17.6 kWh battery suited to city distances and quiet, zero tailpipe emissions driving. |
| smart EQ fortwo cabrio | Electric convertible | The same electric two-seater with a folding fabric roof, for open-top city driving on the EQ powertrain. |
| smart EQ forfour | Electric four-seater | Adds two rear seats and doors in a body barely longer than the fortwo, for those who need occasional back-seat space. |
Equipment varies by age and trim, so a colleague can confirm exactly what any given car has.
The smart #5 is the brand's largest model, a family-sized electric SUV that sits above the #1 and #3. It's available to order new rather than through used stock, with WLTP range up to 367 miles, an 800-volt system and DC rapid charging up to 400 kW, enough for a 10 to 80 per cent top-up in around 18 minutes. You'll find it in the new smart deals.
Buying a used smart from Vertu means the same checked, prepared car and the same guarantees whichever dealership you use. Here's what that looks like.
| What We Offer | What It Means for You |
| smart specialists | Colleagues who know the range, from the fortwo to the electric #1 and #3, through every stage of your enquiry. |
| Comprehensive multi-point checks | Every used car prepared to the highest standards by our technicians before it reaches the forecourt. |
| 14-day money-back guarantee | A fortnight to change your mind, with an exchange or a refund. |
| Part-exchange accepted | We value your current car and put it towards your used smart. |
| Tailored finance packages | PCP and HP payment plans arranged around your budget, not a fixed template. |
| Free home delivery up to 30 miles | Your smart brought to your door at no extra cost (T&Cs apply). |
| Reserve or buy online | Start the purchase from home with buy online, then choose delivery or dealership collection. |
| smart-trained servicing | Manufacturer-trained colleagues and genuine parts keep your smart running after you buy. |
Spreading the cost of a used smart is straightforward, with two main routes and a part-exchange to put towards either.
Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) keeps monthly payments lower by settling most of the cost at the end. You can then pay the final amount to own the car, hand it back, or part-exchange it for your next one.
Hire Purchase (HP) is the simpler ownership route, with fixed monthly payments and the car yours once the last one clears.
A free, no-obligation valuation tells you what your current car is worth towards the deal, and Vertu will still buy cars that have finance outstanding. Our finance explained guide sets out the options, and your local dealership can prepare a personalised quotation.
Ready to start? Browse the used smart stock at Vertu, reserve or buy online, or book an appointment to see the range in person. Free home delivery is available up to 30 miles, and every used car carries the 14-day money-back guarantee.
smart sales are handled by smart of Reading and smart of Beaconsfield, with used stock available to view there or delivered nationwide. If a brand-new model would suit you better, the new smart deals cover the current range, and smart servicing at Vertu keeps it running afterwards with manufacturer-trained colleagues. For prices or a finance quote on any car, contact your local dealership and a colleague will talk you through the options.
Vertu stocks used smart cars from both eras of the brand. That includes the electric smart #1 and smart #3 SUVs, alongside the earlier Mercedes-era models: the petrol fortwo and the electric EQ fortwo coupe, EQ fortwo cabrio and EQ forfour. Availability changes as cars arrive and sell, so the live listings show what's in stock now.
Between the two eras, the used smart line-up runs from a sub-three-metre two-seater to a family-sized electric SUV. A colleague can help you narrow it down by budget, body style or fuel type.
Many are. The smart #1, smart #3 and every EQ model are fully electric with zero tailpipe emissions whilst driving, and smart now builds only electric cars. The exception on the used market is the earlier petrol fortwo, which uses a small three-cylinder engine. So you can choose electric or petrol depending on the car.
For city drivers, the electric models suit home charging and short daily runs, while the petrol fortwo keeps things simple for anyone not ready to plug in.
The smart #1 covers up to 273 miles WLTP depending on battery and trim, and the smart #3 up to 283 miles WLTP, with the performance Brabus versions a little lower. Both use a 62 kWh usable battery on the longer-range trims, and the #1 also comes with a smaller 49 kWh option.
Both models take DC rapid charging up to 150 kW, enough for a 10 to 80 per cent top-up in under 30 minutes. Real-world range varies with weather, speed and load, so confirm the details of any specific car with a colleague.
For pure city use, the fortwo is hard to beat: a two-seater under three metres long with a tiny turning circle, so tight streets and small spaces become easy. The electric EQ fortwo adds silent, zero tailpipe emissions driving in the same footprint, and the EQ forfour brings two rear seats for occasional passengers.
If you want city manners with more space and range, the electric smart #1 and smart #3 step up to SUV practicality while staying compact enough for town.
Yes. smart has moved on to its electric #1, #3 and #5, but the earlier fortwo and forfour remain widely available used, in both petrol and EQ electric forms. Vertu prepares and checks each one before sale, so you can buy a classic city smart with the same guarantees as any newer car.
The fortwo suits drivers who want the smallest, simplest city car, while the forfour adds rear seats and doors for a little more everyday flexibility.
They can be very affordable to run. The electric smart #1, smart #3 and EQ models can be charged at home rather than filled at a forecourt, and give zero tailpipe emissions whilst driving. The petrol fortwo is a small, economical three-cylinder city car. Both routes keep day-to-day motoring costs modest for town use.
Servicing is handled by manufacturer-trained colleagues using genuine parts, and a Priority Service Plan can spread the cost of maintenance monthly.
Yes. Vertu offers PCP and HP finance across its used smart range, and accepts part-exchange towards any car. A free, no-obligation valuation tells you what your current car is worth, and Vertu will still buy vehicles that have finance outstanding to settle.
PCP keeps monthly payments lower with an optional final payment, while HP splits the full cost into fixed payments until the car is yours. Your local dealership can prepare figures tailored to you.
Every used smart is prepared and checked by Vertu's colleagues before it reaches the forecourt. That includes a full mechanical inspection, bodywork and paint repairs to match the original finish, alloy wheel refurbishment, and a check of the interior and electronics, so each car is ready to drive away.
Vertu also confirms every used car is free of outstanding finance and has never been written off or used as a taxi. Cars are sold with at least six months, or 6,000 miles, before the next service or MOT is due.
Yes. You can reserve or buy a used smart online through Vertu, choosing home delivery or collection from your local dealership. Free home delivery is available up to 30 miles, and every used car comes with a 14-day money-back guarantee, so you can change your mind after it arrives.
The process runs from browsing stock to a part-exchange valuation, then delivery or collection, with a personalised video tour of the car available before you commit. A colleague can guide you through any step online or by phone.
Vertu handles smart sales through smart of Reading in Berkshire and smart of Beaconsfield in Buckinghamshire, where you can view the used smart range in person. You can also reserve or buy online for free home delivery up to 30 miles, so a used smart is within reach wherever you are in the UK.
If you'd prefer to see one nearby, a colleague can help arrange delivery or point you to the right dealership for the car you're after.