Smart #1 vs Jeep Avenger Electric: premium urban electric SUV-B duel under €40,000

Choosing an electrified SUV-B in Spain is no longer a matter of finding “the cheap electric of the moment”. The segment has become interesting precisely because it offers proposals with opposing philosophies, and few comparisons illustrate this better than the Smart #1 against the Jeep Avenger. One bets on power and long range. The other on urban compactness and efficiency. Both hover around or approach €40,000, although with price nuances worth clarifying from the start.

Two opposing philosophies in the premium SUV-B

The Smart #1 is born from the alliance between Mercedes-Benz and Geely, and it shows: it is an electric car designed to show off its figures. The Jeep Avenger, on the other hand, comes from the triple heritage of Stellantis, Jeep and its off-road DNA, although here we analyse it in its e-Hybrid version, the electrified variant commercially available in Spain with a verified technical sheet. They are not exactly the same propulsion proposal—one is 100% electric, the other a mild hybrid—and that difference, far from being a minor nuance, defines much of the purchasing decision.

Smart #1, from approximately €44,550: power and technology without limits

The Smart #1 in its 272 66kWh Pro+ version does not beat around the bush. With 200 kW and 272 CV, we are looking at an SUV-B that accelerates like few rivals in its category can afford to. Its range, of 420 km WLTP with a 66 kWh gross battery (62 kWh usable), places it among the most capable urban electric cars for those who make intercity trips with some regularity.

Smart #1 technical sheet

Jeep Avenger e-Hybrid, from approximately €33,700: compactness, efficiency and off-road spirit

The Avenger e-Hybrid 1.2 145 Upland eAWD plays a different game. With 107 kW and 145 CV, its mild-hybrid approach—petrol with electric assistance—prioritises efficiency and low consumption, of 5.4 l/100 km, over top speed or pure electric range. For those looking for an urban SUV with its own identity and an off-road nod in its name, without taking the price leap towards a full electric car, the proposal makes sense.

Jeep Avenger e-Hybrid technical sheet

Power and performance: 272 CV versus 145 CV

The difference here is almost one of category. The Smart #1 nearly doubles the power of the Avenger e-Hybrid, and that translates into a much livelier response in town and on road overtaking. It is not really fair to compare both cars as if they competed on the same playing field: one is an electric car with urban sporting pretensions, the other a mild hybrid designed to cut consumption without giving up a certain eAWD traction. In our view, if what you are looking for is a sensation of immediate thrust, the Smart #1 wins without question.

Range and battery: the real turning point

Here lies, probably, the buyer’s real decision. The Smart #1 offers full electric range—420 km WLTP—because it is, precisely, a pure electric car with a 66 kWh gross battery. The Avenger e-Hybrid does not compete in that territory: its electrification is light, aimed at reducing fuel consumption, not at driving in zero-emission mode over long distances. Whoever needs to cover medium distances without depending on petrol stations has the logical option in the Smart #1. Whoever prefers to refuel anywhere without thinking about chargers will find the Avenger more relaxed in day-to-day use.

Price, aid and brand positioning

It is worth being clear: the prices mentioned are manufacturer’s recommended RRPs, without dealer discounts, one-off campaigns or public aid applied. The Smart #1 Pro+ hovers around €44,550, a figure that already exceeds the strict €40,000 threshold if we are talking about the model with the largest battery, although entry versions in the range may sit below it. The Jeep Avenger e-Hybrid, from around €33,700, fits more comfortably within that budget. Anyone wishing to reduce the cost of the deal can check the current conditions of the Plan Auto+ on the official website, since the amounts change fairly often and should not be taken as fixed here. In our ranking of the most affordable electric SUVs under €40,000 we already pointed out that the room for manoeuvre in this segment is narrower than it seems.

Summary comparison table

Which one makes sense for real-world use?

For urban journeys combined with frequent road trips, and without aversion to depending on a charger, the Smart #1 is, in our view, the most complete proposal within the premium electric segment. The Jeep Avenger e-Hybrid, on the other hand, suits those who prioritise the entry price, moderate consumption and electrification without plug-related complications. There is no absolute winner here—and there should not be—but two different answers to the same question: how much are you willing to pay for full electric range? For those who want to explore more alternatives in the compact premium segment, our comparison between the Volvo EX40 and the Audi Q4 e-tron offers a similar contrast, though in a higher price bracket.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Smart #1 fully electric and the Jeep Avenger too?
Not exactly. The Smart #1 analysed is 100% electric, with a 66 kWh gross battery and 420 km WLTP range. The Jeep Avenger in its e-Hybrid version is a mild hybrid, combining petrol with electric assistance, without any significant pure electric range.

Which is cheaper, the Smart #1 or the Jeep Avenger?
The Jeep Avenger e-Hybrid starts from a lower indicative RRP, around €33,700, compared with the approximately €44,550 of the Smart #1 Pro+. Both figures are manufacturer prices without discounts or aid applied.

Which premium electric SUV-B has more power?
The Smart #1 nearly doubles the power of the Avenger e-Hybrid: 272 CV versus 145 CV, which translates into more forceful acceleration.

Can I access public aid to buy either of these models?
Yes, in Spain there is the Plan Auto+ as a framework of aid for buying electrified vehicles. The specific amounts and requirements should be checked on the plan’s official website, since they vary and are not included in the RRP prices mentioned in this article.