The new smart fortwo electric drive comes in all smart colours and colour combinations that are also available for the diesel and petrol models.

ENGADGET: Third generation Smart Fortwo ditches Tesla powertrain, gains two wheeled cousin

So before I fast forward and talk about driving the forthcoming Smart Fortwo Electric Drive car through the cobble-stoned streets of Brooklyn, let me remind readers that the Smart car concept was quite literally ahead of its time.

FORBES: Smart Fortwo Electric Drive Is On Time

The tiny Smart Fortwo Electric Drive sounded like the Starship Enterprise taking off.

FORBES: Test Drive: Smart Fortwo Electric Drive Is Much Better Than The Gas Version