The Smart #6 plug-in hybrid liftback undergoes winter tests in China. It is the biggest car from the joint venture between Geely and Mercedes-Benz. The #6 will enter the market soon with a PHEV technology based on Geely’s solution.
The latest model from the Smart brand was exposed by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology in December 2025 during the homologation process. Last month, this model was spotted on the roads during road tests. On February 9, Smart officials shared that the #6 undergoes winter tests in China.
Smart #6 winter tests
The Smart #6 plug-in hybrid liftback was revealed against a snowy backdrop in official images. The half-German automaker shared that its newest car’s winter testing is underway. Smart officials claimed that the #6 blends “German standards and made-in-China technologies.”
No specific details on test conditions and the location were provided. CarNewsChina assumes that these photos were taken in Heilongjiang province, which is considered one of the coldest places in China, with temperatures dropping below -35 degrees Celsius. Previously, Geely Automobile conducted comprehensive cold-weather tests of a wide range of its cars there, including the Geely EX5 EM-i.
The car in official photos is covered with thick camouflage film. However, it aligns with previously revealed official images in terms of exterior styling. It has a roof-mounted LiDAR sensor, an interactive light panel between headlights, retractable door handles, and a sleek roofline.
More about the Smart #6
The Smart #6 is a middle-to-large liftback with dimensions of 4906/1922/1508 mm. Its wheelbase reaches 2,926 mm. The body length of the #6 almost doubles the length of the iconic Smart Fortwo hatchback. The exterior styling of the #6 was developed by the Mercedes-Benz design studio. It aligns with other EV models that bear the Smart badge.
The Smat #6 adopts the EHD plug-in hybrid system that derives from the “Geely AI Super Hybrid 2.0” system. The powertrain consists of a 120 kW (161 hp) 1.5T engine and electric motor, mated to a 3-speed DHT with an integrated e-motor for 200 kW (268 hp). The combined power output reaches 320 kW (429 hp).
The CLTC pure electric range is 285 km. As for the mixed range with the ICE turned on, the Smart #6 can run up to 1,810 km. The fuel consumption with a drained battery is 3.9 liters per 100 km.
