At $47,990, the smart #1 BRABUS is the pocket rocket of Costa Rica's EV market: 428 hp, all-wheel drive, and 0–100 km/h in 3.9 seconds — hot-hatch humiliation from a friendly-looking crossover.

BRABUS brings its performance-tuning character to the smart, and it shows: this is the #1 with its collar grabbed and shaken. Dual motors deliver violent, immediate acceleration, all-wheel drive helps put it down, although grip on wet mountain roads still depends on tires and conditions, and the cabin backs the performance with ventilated 10-way electric seats, a head-up display, 13-speaker audio, and a 360-degree camera.

The 62 kWh battery carries a 400 km WLTP rating — a laboratory comparison figure; real range depends on distance, conditions, and driving style. Two charging facts stand out in this segment: 22 kW AC capability means a compatible home or destination charger refills it in about three hours instead of overnight, and 150 kW DC turns a 10–80% stop into a 30-minute break. Type 2 and CCS2 ports are provided; check connector availability at the public stations on your route.