The niche brand recently established an all-time highest sales volume month, as it reported year-to-date sales up 95 percent over last year at the same time. The electric car will reportedly have the smallest footprint of any car being driven in the USA.

The smart fortwo vehicle will contain the patented tridion safety cell, which works like a roll cage in a race car. There will be more than 6,000 customizable exterior combinations. The smart model line is made up of five models, including the third generation. The cars, which are five feet tall and five feet wide, are surprisingly roomy.

"A signature characteristic of the smart brand is its commitment not only to being green but to making people think differently about it," said Tracey Matura, general manager of smart. "Green can be fun. Green can be affordable. And a lot of us don't really need a four-seater, or at least not for every trip. [The] smart is about rightsizing for your transportation needs and also for your wallet."