Smart Forfour Electric Hatchback60kW EQ Exclusive 17kWh 5 Doors Auto [22kWch]

Frequently Asked Questions

• General Leasing FAQs
  How Long Will My Vehicle Delivery Take?

  Delivery time really depends on several factors, including the vehicle you choose, whether it's in stock & if you're having accessories fitted. If your vehicle is in stock, available & already kitted out the way you want it, it could take as little as 2-3 weeks to be delivered.

  Can I Lease A Vehicle With Bad Credit?

  Leasing is a form of vehicle finance or credit, which means funders will look into your credit history when you apply to lease. If you’ve missed payments or cancelled finance in the past, these can negatively impact your credit score. Vanarama works with more than 10 potential funders & we’ll always try to match you with a funder to suit your needs.

  Can I Cancel A Lease Part Way Through?

  A lease contract can be cancelled by requesting an early termination. If you request this, the vehicle must be returned to the funder & you’ll pay a penalty fee - the amount varies depending on the funder & the type of lease agreement you have, but it could be more than 50% of all remaining payments. If you lease a car with us, you will be covered by Redundancy Protection. This means if due to an unexpected life event you are suddenly unable to afford your payments, we may be able to help. See more about this here.

  Which Businesses Can Lease Vehicles?

  In general, any business can lease a vehicle & benefit from the cost savings leasing offers - even new businesses.

  Can I Change My Annual Mileage Limit Mid-Contract?

  Yes, although the process will depend on which funder your lease is with & if you are eligible to do so. If you think your mileage limit needs changing, call us straight away so we can discuss your options.

  What Is The Shortest Lease Contract I Can Take?

  The shortest lease term available from Vanarama is 2 years, up to a maximum term of 5 years.

  How Does Fair Wear & Tear Work?

  If your lease contract requires you to hand your vehicle back at the end, it will be inspected by the finance company for any damage that isn’t considered ‘fair wear & tear’. The odd bump, scratch or scuff is fine - after all, you could have been driving this vehicle for up to 5 years - excessive damage is not & penalties are often charged to repair it.

• Smart Forfour Electric Hatchback FAQs
  How far does it go on a single charge?

  Not that far – but hey, it’s a city car. Driven sedately, the range can go up to 100 miles. An indicator on the dashboard lets you know how efficiently you're driving.

  How long does the battery take to charge?

  The forfour has a powerful 22kW on-board charger as standard, which has made possible a quick charging time of less than 40 minutes (from 10-80% charge). With the ‘smart control’ app, the charging process can be conveniently monitored remotely, the app also including many more functions such as intelligent charging.

  What would it cost to run?

  Smart reckons that owners will be shelling out an average of between £1.60 to £2.40 in electricity charges every 60 miles or so, meaning that 6,000 miles would cost you only around £250 in 'fuel'.

  How does it feel to drive?

  With all of the batteries mounted in the sandwich floor, the forfour electric drive has a really low centre of gravity and probably corners better than the old petrol model.

  Does ‘forfour’ mean you get a back seat?

  Yes – but it only seats 2.