Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Description:
Can the Smart #5 Brabus (94 kWh) combine sports car performance with true long-distance capability?
In this 600 km motorway test, I drive mostly at 140 km/h (87 mph), with plenty of stretches at even higher speeds whenever traffic allows. The focus is on real-world efficiency, charging performance, comfort, driver assistance systems and overall travel time.
The Smart #5 Brabus features an 800V architecture and some of the fastest charging speeds I've ever tested. But does that make it one of the best electric SUVs for long-distance driving?
Watch the full test to find out.
This video is sponsored by AndCharge. Download the app using the links below and receive 20 km of charging credit to get started.
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Tronity:
tronity.io
tronity.io/flottenmanagement/laden-zuhause
Maingau Autostrom:
maingau-energie.de/e-mobilitaet/autostrom?utm_source=link&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=influencer_batterylife
Abomo Auto Abo Comparison:
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Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD: geni.us/LUBAmini2_BL
Mammotion YUKA mini 2: geni.us/YUKAmini2_BL
Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD: geni.us/LUBA3AWD_BL
Ecoflow:
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& Charge:
kylomtr.me/ln/Vas5r
Charging Infrastructure Provider:
citywatt.de
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00:00 Introduction
00:31 Test setup & route planning
02:06 First driving impressions & efficiency update
03:22 First charging stop (17–80%)
05:16 Navigation & route planning issues
06:49 Second charging stop & charging performance
08:37 Long-distance comfort, charging & driver assistance review
11:03 Final motorway stretch
12:02 600 km trip results & travel time
13:12 Charging analysis & final verdict
@smart #smart #smart5 #brabus #edition #power #awd #long #distance #trip #test #consumption #range #charging #charger #charge #soc #Smart5 #SmartBrabus #EV #ElectricVehicle #LongDistanceTest #ChargingTest #800V #RoadTrip #BatteryLife #ElectricSUV
#abrp #abetterrouteplanner #tronity #maingau #autostrom #abomo
My music in my videos is available at Epidemic sound
Referral link:
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Links to my spreadsheets of the cars tested:
Charging Curve
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cDlLxhUQsuCXLG0h_SnDPX8BIy0VpI32jDNrInWsMrA/edit?usp=sharing
Range test results
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sJ9kwAfjOqFsVRMIhJN3so8wA0PEscOQw5Wpw5RHD_Y/edit?usp=sharing
Take care
Description:
Can the Smart #5 Brabus (94 kWh) combine sports car performance with true long-distance capability?
In this 600 km motorway test, I drive mostly at 140 km/h (87 mph), with plenty of stretches at even higher speeds whenever traffic allows. The focus is on real-world efficiency, charging performance, comfort, driver assistance systems and overall travel time.
The Smart #5 Brabus features an 800V architecture and some of the fastest charging speeds I've ever tested. But does that make it one of the best electric SUVs for long-distance driving?
Watch the full test to find out.
This video is sponsored by AndCharge. Download the app using the links below and receive 20 km of charging credit to get started.
A better route planner:
abetterrouteplanner.com/ref/batterylife
Tronity:
tronity.io
tronity.io/flottenmanagement/laden-zuhause
Maingau Autostrom:
maingau-energie.de/e-mobilitaet/autostrom?utm_source=link&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=influencer_batterylife
Abomo Auto Abo Comparison:
link.abomo.de/blde
Mammotion Store:
de.mammotion.com/?ref=BatteryLife&utm_source=KOL
Mammotion Prime Day deals: geni.us/mammotiondeals_BL
Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD: geni.us/LUBAmini2_BL
Mammotion YUKA mini 2: geni.us/YUKAmini2_BL
Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD: geni.us/LUBA3AWD_BL
Ecoflow:
de.ecoflow.com/?aff=379
& Charge:
kylomtr.me/ln/Vas5r
Charging Infrastructure Provider:
citywatt.de
My Behind the Scenes Channel
youtube.com/@behindthebattery
My German YouTube Channel:
youtube.com/@BatteryLifeDE
Become a member for exclusive and early content and behind the
scene info:
youtube.com/channel/UCTpYzLtOCilhKE42T5uW7Ww/join
Merch is out as well:
batterylife.myspreadshop.net
If you want to support the Channel
paypal.me/batterylifeev
00:00 Introduction
00:31 Test setup & route planning
02:06 First driving impressions & efficiency update
03:22 First charging stop (17–80%)
05:16 Navigation & route planning issues
06:49 Second charging stop & charging performance
08:37 Long-distance comfort, charging & driver assistance review
11:03 Final motorway stretch
12:02 600 km trip results & travel time
13:12 Charging analysis & final verdict
@smart #smart #smart5 #brabus #edition #power #awd #long #distance #trip #test #consumption #range #charging #charger #charge #soc #Smart5 #SmartBrabus #EV #ElectricVehicle #LongDistanceTest #ChargingTest #800V #RoadTrip #BatteryLife #ElectricSUV
#abrp #abetterrouteplanner #tronity #maingau #autostrom #abomo
My music in my videos is available at Epidemic sound
Referral link:
epidemicsound.com/referral/u8oaw0
Links to my spreadsheets of the cars tested:
Charging Curve
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cDlLxhUQsuCXLG0h_SnDPX8BIy0VpI32jDNrInWsMrA/edit?usp=sharing
Range test results
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sJ9kwAfjOqFsVRMIhJN3so8wA0PEscOQw5Wpw5RHD_Y/edit?usp=sharing
Take care
