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Mini Aceman E vs Smart #1
Two electric SUVs at similar prices. Here is how the cheapest version of each compares, using the same October 2026 data. The better figure in each row is highlighted; it is not a recommendation.
The main differences
- The Mini Aceman E is £900 cheaper than the Smart #1 (£29,060 against £29,960).
- The Smart #1 goes further: about 155 miles against 140 in typical real-world driving.
- The Mini Aceman E charges faster from 10% to 80%: about 28 minutes against 30.
- The Mini Aceman E is more efficient (3.6 against 3.3 miles per kWh), so it costs less to charge per mile.
- The Smart #1 has the bigger boot: 338 litres against 300.
Side by side
| Mini Aceman E | Smart #1 Pure | |
|---|---|---|
| Guide price (from) | £29,060 | £29,960 |
| Real-world range | 140 mi | 155 mi |
| Official WLTP range | 193 mi | – |
| Cold motorway range | 100 mi | 110 mi |
| Efficiency | 3.6 mi/kWh | 3.3 mi/kWh |
| Usable battery | 38.5 kWh | 47 kWh |
| Rapid charging (peak) | up to 70 kW | up to 130 kW |
| 10–80% charge | 28 min | 30 min |
| AC charging | 11 kW | 7.4 kW |
| Boot | 300 L | 338 L |
| Towing (braked) | 750 kg | – |
| Length | 4,079 mm | 4,270 mm |
| 0–62 mph | 7.9 s | 6.7 s |
| Heat pump | Standard | No |
| V2L | No | Yes |
| Electric Car Grant | Not listed | Not listed |
| Brand warranty | Check | Check |
Cheapest version of each model in our list: Mini Aceman E and Smart #1 Pure. Figures from EV Database UK and published UK sources, October 2026. Confirm prices and specifications with the seller.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the Mini Aceman E or the Smart #1?
The Mini Aceman E is £900 cheaper than the Smart #1 (£29,060 against £29,960).
Which has the longer range, the Mini Aceman E or the Smart #1?
The Smart #1 goes further: about 155 miles against 140 in typical real-world driving.
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