Head to head · Crossover SUV (EV)

Smart #3 vs Honda e:Ny1

On the measures that matter most to a used buyer — value retention, reliability, fuel economy and insurance — the Honda e:Ny1 comes out ahead of the Smart #3, winning 2 of the 2 categories where the two differ.

MeasureSmart #3Honda e:Ny1
Est. value, ~3 years old£22,300 (2024, 15,500 mi)£21,050 (2023, 21,500 mi)
Value kept after 3 years50%59% · wins
Reliability (MOT-derived, /100)
Average mpg
Insurance group2220 · wins
Road tax / year£200£200
Typical annual service£185£185

Valuations are each model's ~3-year-old example at typical mileage, through the same model behind the profiles. Adjust mileage, trim and condition in the interactive comparison →

#3 vs e:Ny1 — quick answers

Which holds its value better, the #3 or the e:Ny1?

The Honda e:Ny1 — it keeps about 59% of its original price after three years, against 50% for the Smart #3.

How much does a used #3 cost compared with a e:Ny1?

A roughly three-year-old Smart #3 is worth about £22,300 at typical mileage, against about £21,050 for the equivalent Honda e:Ny1.

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