Cycle & Carriage (C&C) is making a Smart move into the electric vehicle (EV) space.
They’ve secured the rights to sell Smart cars, an EV brand jointly owned by the Chinese automotive group Geely and German carmaker Mercedes-Benz. This deal is the latest in a series of strategic moves by C&C. Not long after they brought in Chinese EV brand Ora, they’re now planning to bring in Smart.
This announcement comes just as Premium Automobiles gears up with the franchise for Zeekr, another brand in Geely’s arsenal.
Speaking of Geely, they’re no strangers to Singapore’s roads. With brands like Lotus, Polestar, and Volvo, represented by Wearnes Automotive, Geely’s influence has already started to spread.
C&C is starting with the Smart #1, a compact crossover set to hit the streets in the first half of 2024.
“We are excited about the product offerings that Smart brings, which fit in perfectly to meet the growing demand for EVs in Singapore,” shares Wilfrid Foo, C&C Singapore’s managing director.
Smart is getting a dedicated space at C&C’s facility at 301 Alexandra Road, ready by the third quarter.
As C&C gears up for the launch, plans are in motion to conduct roadshows, sparking interest and bookings for the new EV.
While micro-cars have had a mixed reception globally, the new and larger Smart models, developed with Geely, are set to turn the tide. The Smart #1, akin to the Toyota Yaris Cross in size and sharing parts with the new Volvo EX30, might just be the game-changer in Singapore’s EV market.
Already making waves in Malaysia, where it launched in late 2023, the Smart #1 is priced competitively. This sets an intriguing precedent for its arrival in Singapore, where it joins the ranks of other Chinese electric car brands like BYD and MG in 2024.
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