SMART · SMART 3 PREMIUM · Cars
SMART 3 PREMIUM Rare
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (236 in the latest data).
Rarer than 50% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Trend
About the 3 PREMIUM
Smart (stylized in lowercase) is a Chinese-German automotive marque established in 1994. Smart Automobile Co., Ltd. is a joint venture established by Mercedes-Benz AG and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group in 2019 and aimed at producing Smart-badged cars in China to be marketed globally. The venture is headquartered in Ningbo. Originally, Smart was known for producing microcars and subcompacts, primarily the Fortwo and Forfour, at Smartville in Hambach, Moselle, France and additionally at Renault's Revoz plant (Novo Mesto, Slovenia). Since its restructuring in 2019, the brand now produces small battery...
SMART 3 PREMIUM — questions & answers
How many SMART 3 PREMIUM are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 236 SMART 3 PREMIUM were still registered in the UK — 235 licensed and on the road, plus 1 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the SMART 3 PREMIUM rare?
The SMART 3 PREMIUM is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (236), making it rarer than 50% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the SMART 3 PREMIUM increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of SMART 3 PREMIUM on UK roads rose by 148 (168.2%).
What fuel do most SMART 3 PREMIUM use?
Most SMART 3 PREMIUM run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the SMART 3 PREMIUM peak?
The SMART 3 PREMIUM peaked at 236 registered in 2025 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2024 Q1.