[Smartman42]

Hello, just found this place. My smart e Drive has saved me just short of $500 in first month in fuel cost alone. Really really very confused can I flat tow my electric smart car or not???
Even went to dealer, they said "NO." but could or would not explane WHY? Sure would like to know...
Hope everyone has a happy and prosperous new year!

 

[jwight]

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[Johannesl]

Welcome!

ED cannot be flat towed from what I’ve seen around. Sure it has something to do with the fact that it’s powered by a direct drive electric motor as opposed to a transmission that can be placed in neutral.


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[Jo e Lefors]

Hello, just found this place. My smart e Drive has saved me just short of $500 in first month in fuel cost alone. Really really very confused can I flat tow my electric smart car or not???
Even went to dealer, they said "NO." but could or would not explane WHY? Sure would like to know...
Hope everyone has a happy and prosperous new year!

E Drive smart can Not be flat towed, for much distance or speed.
Checkout this old post.

I'm sorry, They were wrong.
Posted below is a link to Smart owners manuals. Look for the EV MANUAL Download it and look on page 197.
https://www.smartusa.com/vehicle-manuals?modelyear=2013

Hope this helps