As TechCrunch reports, the EV Smart cars will be available on the Fortwo, Fortwo Cabrio and Forfour models, but owners shouldn't expect to set any records for EV range – the 17.6 kWh capacity battery is good for around 99 miles. On the other hand, that'll cover more ground than Volkswagen's E-Golf, in a slightly smaller package. With such a small battery, the charge time is also a relatively quick two-and-a-half hours using standard outlets.

There's no pricing for the EV models yet, but the Fortwo Electric Drive is expected to be available in spring 2017, with the drop-top Cabrio coming in time for summer.