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Smart Records 8% Sales Growth Amid Rapid Global Expansion

Finland leads a surge in global demand with a 446% increase, driving an 8% year-over-year sales rise for smart in the first half of 2026. The premium electric vehicle brand has now extended its reach to 41 markets, leveraging a strategy that pairs aggressive product diversification with an expanding international retail footprint.

The brand’s growth is underpinned by a significant geographical push, including recent entries into Costa Rica and Argentina. With a network now spanning over 670 cities and 700 sales outlets, the company is positioning its mid-size SUV #5 as a primary volume driver across new markets such as New Zealand, Chile, the UAE, and Egypt. This footprint expansion coincides with a broader portfolio strategy that aims to grow the product lineup from three to five distinct models by the end of the year.

Global CEO Tong Xiangbei characterized 2026 as a pivotal transition, focusing on scaling operations and refining the smart care service ecosystem. This commitment to premium positioning is reflected in the upcoming October debut of the smart #2 at the Paris Motor Show and the recent introduction of the #6 EHD. The latter, a premium fastback sedan, marks the brand's entry into a new segment, boasting an executive-level interior and a 1,810 km CLTC range. To reinforce this identity, the company has tapped artist Jessie J to anchor its new "Change of Perspectives" campaign, distancing the marque from its compact-only past and cementing its shift toward a sophisticated, tech-forward premium identity.

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