Key Takeaways

• Current electric Smart lineup consists of the EQ ForTwo and EQ ForFour, with MSRP ranging from $22,900 to $30,500.
• Net‑present‑value (NPV) analysis shows a break‑even point at ~5‑6 years when factoring federal tax credit, fuel savings, and depreciation.
• Resale values are modest; the ForTwo retains ~55 % of its original MSRP after 5 years, while the ForFour retains ~48 %.
• Ownership costs are heavily influenced