Large-scale Series Production of the smart fortwo electric drive to Begin in 2012 in Hambach | Daimler Global Media Site > Mercedes-Benz Cars > smart > smart fortwo
Hambach, France / Stuttgart, Germany
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Oct 08, 2009
Daimler AG today announced that it selected the smart plant in Hambach, France, as the location for future series production of the smart fortwo electric drive. As of 2012, the highly innovative electric vehicle, equipped with the most modern lithium-ion-battery, will roll off the assembly line in large-scale production and will be offered to customers through the smart sales network. The announcement was made on the occasion of an official visit of French President Nicolas Sarkozy at the Hambach plant.