smart Jingling #2 Debuts Globally at Paris Motor Show 2026

On August 4, smart announced that the Jingling #2 battery-electric hatchback had been promoted through street-art murals in six cities: Shanghai, Hong Kong, Buenos Aires, Melbourne, Berlin, and Paris. The ultra-compact model is scheduled for its global debut at the Paris Motor Show in October 2026. Designed by the Mercedes-Benz AG Global Design Team, the vehicle follows the brand’s three core D.N.A. values: Designed with Love, No Compromise on Safety, and Amazing Drives. Its two-seat configuration and urban-focused proportions are intended to provide agile mobility for crowded modern cities while maintaining a distinctive design identity.

Compact Dimensions and Urban-Focused Interior

The Jingling #2 measures 2,751/2,764 mm in length, 1,669 mm in width, and 1,555 mm in height, with a 1,875 mm wheelbase. Its interior design focuses on maximizing the available space within the ultra-compact footprint, using a continuous bench seat and an S-shaped cockpit design. These elements support the vehicle’s two-seat urban mobility concept while creating a more efficient cabin layout. The dimensions and packaging indicate that the model has been engineered specifically for dense city environments, where compact exterior proportions, maneuverability, and practical use of interior space can be important considerations for everyday electric mobility. The project also reflects the collaboration between smart and Geely Holding Group.

Electric Powertrain and Charging Specifications

The Jingling #2 is based on the Electric Compact Architecture (ECA), developed by smart’s global R&D team specifically for ultra-compact battery-electric vehicles. Its powertrain combines a 60 kW motor with a 35.7 kWh CATL lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery. The vehicle has a top speed of 140 km/h and a CLTC EV-mode range of nearly 400 km. It also supports DC fast charging, allowing the battery to increase from 10% to 80% state of charge in 20 minutes. This combination positions the model around compact dimensions, practical electric range, and relatively quick charging for urban use, with its global unveiling planned in France.

Global Debut and Market Positioning

The planned October 2026 global debut gives the Jingling #2 a prominent international platform through the Paris Motor Show. Its presentation across Shanghai, Hong Kong, Buenos Aires, Melbourne, Berlin, and Paris also signals a globally oriented launch campaign for an ultra-compact electric vehicle. The model combines a two-seat layout, dedicated electric architecture, LFP battery technology, and DC fast charging within a small urban-focused package. Its specifications emphasize maneuverability and efficient packaging rather than conventional hatchback proportions, positioning the vehicle toward city users seeking compact battery-electric mobility with a distinctive design approach and practical charging capability.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Jingling #2 battery-electric hatchback?
The Jingling #2 is an ultra-compact two-seat battery-electric hatchback developed around dedicated electric architecture for urban mobility and scheduled to debut globally in October 2026. It uses a 60 kW electric motor and a 35.7 kWh CATL LFP battery, with a claimed CLTC EV-mode range of nearly 400 km. The vehicle reaches a top speed of 140 km/h and supports DC fast charging from 10% to 80% state of charge in 20 minutes. Its compact dimensions, space-efficient interior, and two-seat configuration are designed specifically for crowded modern cities.

What are the key specifications of the Jingling #2?

What are the main performance and charging specifications?
The vehicle combines a 60 kW motor, 35.7 kWh CATL LFP battery, 140 km/h top speed, and nearly 400 km CLTC EV-mode range in a compact electric package. Its Electric Compact Architecture was developed specifically for ultra-compact battery-electric vehicles, while DC fast charging enables the battery to move from 10% to 80% state of charge in 20 minutes. The model measures 2,751/2,764 mm in length, 1,669 mm in width, and 1,555 mm in height, with a 1,875 mm wheelbase and a two-seat interior.