Brabus and the Bold: smart #5 Arrives to Electrify Egos and Asphalt Alike

Hangzhou, China –
In a world increasingly overrun by polite electric vehicles sipping electrons like chamomile tea, smart has unleashed a caffeinated beast in a tailored suit: the smart #5 Brabus. This all-electric mid-size SUV isn’t just a car—it’s a sharply dressed powerlifter with a PhD in performance, crashing the EV party with swagger, tech, and unmistakable red brake calipers.

Launched with dramatic flair and a background track that probably included thunder, the smart #5 Brabus now takes its throne as the most powerful model in the smart #5 lineup. With 475 kW of raw, whisper-quiet muscle, all-wheel drive, and an unapologetically flamboyant Launch Mode that rockets the SUV from 0–100 km/h in a face-lifting 3.8 seconds, it’s clear this car skipped yoga and went straight to CrossFit.

And because performance should never come at the expense of convenience (or charging anxiety), the 100-kWh battery juices up from 10% to 80% in just 18 minutes, thanks to an 800V platform and DC fast charging up to 400 kW. That’s less time than it takes to explain what Brabus actually stands for (spoiler: it’s not an exotic sandwich).

Style Meets ‘Subtle as a Sledgehammer’

Design-wise, Brabus continues its tradition of putting the “extra” in “extraordinary.” The #5 Brabus arrives clad in 21-inch Monoblock Z wheels, red brake calipers, and enough Brabus badging to let nearby Teslas know they’re in the presence of gym royalty. The red-accented trim and muscular stance scream “move over” in fluent Autobahn.

Step inside and you’re greeted by microfiber seats with Dinamica accents, a panoramic halo roof, and a Sennheiser Signature Sound System so powerful it could double as a home theater for a small concert hall. There’s even a dedicated OLED display for the passenger, because apparently, passengers have rights too now.

Ambient lighting in 256 customizable shades sets the mood, whether you’re cruising to Beethoven or blasting bass-heavy Brabus-mode simulated engine sounds (yes, those are real, and yes, they’re as extra as you’re imagining).

Legacy of Loud Luxury

“It’s not just an SUV,” said Mandy Zhang, global CMO of smart, “it’s the flagship of our electric revolution.” Translation: it’s the electric SUV for those who believe subtlety is for sedans and driving should include at least one moment of maniacal laughter.

The Brabus-smart bromance has been going strong since the early 2000s, and the #5 is their most audacious lovechild yet. Constantin Buschmann, CEO of Brabus, called it “an electrifying 1-Second-Wow effect”—which, coincidentally, is also how long it takes for passersby to whip out their phones.

Coming Soon to a Charging Station Near You

Priced from €60,900 (INR 58.13 lakh), the smart #5 Brabus opens for orders in Germany on April 24, followed by a European rollout faster than you can say “regen braking.” After its Milan premiere and this splashy unveiling in Hangzhou, the model heads to Auto Shanghai on April 23—because every rockstar needs an Asia tour.

For those tired of bland electric appliances on wheels, smart and Brabus have delivered a much-needed adrenaline shot. Whether you’re looking to save the planet or just leave tire marks in its memory, the smart #5 Brabus makes one thing clear: electric doesn’t have to be boring—it can be ballistic.