Germany
Smart
- Founded
- 1994
- Country
- Germany
- Headquarters
- Stuttgart, Germany
- Founder
- Not documented
- Parent company
- Mercedes-Benz / Geely
- Category
- Electric, Mass-market
Smart logo
Smart’s badge pairs a ‘c’ for compact with a yellow arrow symbolizing forward thinking. It represents the brand’s clever, efficient engineering and agile urban mobility solutions.
Smart History
Created for city mobility with the tiny fortwo, Smart is now a Mercedes–Geely joint venture building electric vehicles.
Smart logo history & evolution

1998

2002

2022
Smart Frequently asked questions
What is Smart?
Smart is a car brand from Germany and founded in 1994, operating under Mercedes-Benz / Geely. The brand is positioned in the Electric, Mass-market segment.
What country is Smart from?
Smart is a car brand from Germany.
When was Smart founded?
Smart was founded in 1994.
Who owns Smart?
Smart is part of Mercedes-Benz / Geely.
What does the Smart logo mean?
Smart’s badge pairs a ‘c’ for compact with a yellow arrow symbolizing forward thinking.
Has the Smart logo changed over time?
Yes. This page documents 3 versions of the Smart logo, dating from 2022 to 1998.
Is Smart an electric car brand?
Yes, Smart is positioned as an electric vehicle brand under Mercedes-Benz / Geely.
Can I download the Smart logo?
Yes. This page offers high-resolution Smart logo images (PNG/WebP) for download, along with 3 historical logo versions. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Trademark notice
All brand names and logos are the property of their respective owners. Logo history and historical imagery are compiled from publicly available information on the internet and official brand sources. This page is provided for informational and reference purposes only.
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