Compact crossover from Smart (Mercedes-Geely JV). Premium finish, compact for Gulf cities.
City commuters wanting premium compact EV.
22 kW AC faster than rivals.
150 kW DC.
📍 See Kuwait charging stations on the mapOpen map →
See your real range under heat, AC, and speed.
Estimate — actual range varies with driving style, AC, and weather.
Compare your EV charging cost with petrol fuel.
Electricity rate: 0.025 KWD/kWh
Estimate — rates vary by tier and time. Public DC fast charging usually 2-3× home cost.
Activate max cooling
Hi Smart, ابرّد السيارة
Hi Smart, cool the car
Open all windows
Hi Smart, افتح النوافذ
Hi Smart, open windows
Close all windows
Hi Smart, اغلق النوافذ
Hi Smart, close windows
Start music
Hi Smart, شغّل الموسيقى
Hi Smart, play music
Navigate home
Hi Smart, خذني للبيت
Hi Smart, take me home
Find nearest DC charger
Hi Smart, أقرب محطة شحن
Hi Smart, nearest charger
Show SoC + range
Hi Smart, كم باقي شحن؟
Hi Smart, battery level?
Activate auto-park
Hi Smart, اركن السيارة
Hi Smart, park the car
Lock car
Hi Smart, اقفل السيارة
Hi Smart, lock the car
Official companions, cockpit software, and tools every owner needs — with Gulf availability notes.
Official app for smart #1 and #3
🌍 Works with official-import cars on the regional server. China-spec imports use a separate Chinese app and typically lose connectivity abroad.
The community-proven kit to get YouTube, Google Maps and an Arabic keyboard onto your imported car's screen
🌍 Proven by thousands of owners (XDA + Russian and Gulf communities). Verified caveats: BYD removed ADB in v1.7+ (newer units need a downgrade or an AI Box), OTA updates can wipe apps, and video on the driver screen while moving is illegal and unsafe. APKs must be arm64-v8a.
Adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to any Android car screen
🌍 Thousands of Amazon owner reviews — the standard in the head-unit scene. On newer locked BYD DiLink units owners use the AI Box hardware variant instead of the APK — warranty-safe and non-invasive.
Unlocks YouTube, IPTV, video and web browsing inside Android Auto — free and open source
🌍 Installs on your phone (not the head unit) and needs developer mode + Unknown sources in Android Auto settings. For cars with Android Auto. Video while driving is unsafe and illegal — passengers and parked use only.
The world's largest community charging map — with owner check-ins
🌍 UAE: excellent coverage (1,100+ Dubai points). KSA: good and growing (EVIQ, Electromin). Kuwait: sparse but the only practical reference — no national Kuwaiti charging app yet.
EV trip planner — calculates charging stops for long Gulf road trips
🌍 Works in the Gulf but its charger database lags Europe (Saudi EVIQ stations may be missing) — pair it with PlugShare for intercity trips.
Read live EV battery data with a cheap Bluetooth OBD dongle
🌍 Used-buyer alert: true battery health (SOH) is NOT exposed via standard OBD on BYD — you get SoC and voltages only. For an authoritative report before buying a used BYD: dealer diagnostic (VDS) or a pro tool like the Foxwell NT710.
A second community charging map — real listings across KSA and the UAE
🌍 A great second opinion alongside PlugShare — Gulf coverage is thinner but real and verified.
Saudi Arabia's national fast-charging network (PIF + Saudi Electricity Co.)
🌍 KSA only — the must-have app for any EV owner in Saudi Arabia. Network targets 5,000 chargers by 2030.
Petromin's charging network — 200+ locations across Saudi Arabia
🌍 KSA — largest network by locations (200+), strong at urban/retail sites. Complements EVIQ.
The UAE's federal charging network — expanding nationwide
🌍 UAE only — key for trips outside Dubai (Northern Emirates, Abu Dhabi highways). Scaling to 1,000 chargers by 2030.
Dubai's original charging network — 400+ stations
🌍 Dubai only — registration is mandatory for DEWA public chargers.
Tips from real owners across the Gulf — heat, sand, prayer, Ramadan, travel.
In Gulf heat, pre-cool from the car's app 10 min before driving — cabin drops from 60° to 25°.
Park, hit 'Cabin Mode → Quiet'. AC stays on, music mutes, displays dim.
Best fast-charge window: 4-6 PM (before iftar, stations empty). Avoid 8-10 PM peak.
Smart serviced via Mercedes-Benz network — present in all GCC.
Checklist to prep your EV for 50°C summers. Each item extends battery life and improves your daily drive.
Bluetooth + UWB.
Backup.
Premium remote.
Highway autopilot.
AEB.
Top safety.
Comprehensive.
How do I X — quick tasks every owner should know.
Hidden features, easter eggs, and tricks you won't find in the manual — from real owners.
Open the car app 10 min before leaving. Cabin cools, battery pre-conditions for charging. Saves time, max comfort in 50° summers.
In countries with time-of-use rates (UAE Slab 1), schedule 23:00-06:00 to save 20-40% on your electricity bill.
Park in P, enable Camp Mode from menu or voice command. AC stays on, screens dim. Uses only ~1 kWh/hour.
Set regen to highest (One-Pedal or High). Cuts brake wear 60%+ and adds 5-10% range in city traffic.
A small bump (~0.2 bar above recommended) reduces rolling resistance and adds 3-5% range. Also a heat-safety win.
Mirror settings are buried in menus — but tap the physical seat controls and the mirror menu pops up automatically, ready to adjust with the wheel buttons. Also stack adjustable regen with e-Pedal for near-one-pedal driving.
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Reviewed: 2026-05-22