Honda introduces compact electric vehicle, boasting adorable design; surprising bonus: home-powering capabilities.
Honda Unveils Compact Electric City Car: The Global N-One e: Super EV
Honda is set to enter the compact electric vehicle market with the introduction of the N-One e: Super EV concept. This urban mobility solution, designed primarily for town and city driving, is set to hit the roads starting in September 2025, with sales beginning in Japan.
The N-One e: boasts a powertrain similar to the Honda N-Van e:, featuring a front-mounted electric motor producing around 63-64 bhp (approximately 64 PS) and 162 Nm of torque, powered by a 29.6 kWh battery pack. This setup promises a WLTP range of approximately 270 km on a single charge, an improvement over the N-Van e:'s 245 km range.
Fast charging is a key feature of the N-One e: - it supports 50 kW DC fast charging, allowing the battery to be recharged to a usable level in around 30 minutes. The vehicle also offers Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability, enabling users to power external small electronic devices through the car’s battery with an optional adapter.
Inside, the N-One e: features a functional interior design with physical buttons, a rotary dial, and a small shelf below the digital driver’s display. It also offers 50:50 split-folding rear seats for cargo flexibility.
The N-One e: retains the styling cues from the earlier Super EV Concept shown at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, featuring bug-eye headlights and an integrated charging socket in the grille. While the domestic Japanese model adheres to kei car regulations, Honda plans to launch the vehicle globally, with a European unveiling scheduled for the IAA Mobility show in Munich later in 2025.
Honda is committed to offering excellent engineering solutions and competitive price points in its electric vehicles. The asking price of the Super EV concept is expected to be more affordable, similar to the BYD Dolphin Surf. The European version of the N-One e: may have chunkier bodywork to comply with local safety regulations.
The N-One e: is expected to offer a range of over 150 miles (245 km) on a single charge and measures less than 3,400mm (133.9 inches) in length, making it ideal for navigating congested cities worldwide. Honda is planning to introduce a small city EV to Europe and beyond next year, with potential introduction in ASEAN markets also on the horizon.
In addition to the N-One e:, Honda is showcasing the Super EV concept at the IAA motor show in Munich later this year. The company is also planning to announce a full-size electric motorcycle soon. Honda is known for practical, affordable, compact vehicles like the Jazz, and the N-One e: is no exception, featuring practical interior design, including foldable rear seats and charging points for smartphones.
The N-One e: is primarily aimed at the Japanese and Chinese market for now, but Honda aims to make it a fun-to-drive, compact urban EV appealing to markets beyond Japan. The vehicle is also capable of one-pedal driving, further enhancing its urban-friendly credentials.
Honda's latest offering, the N-One e: Super EV concept, is set to redefine compact urban mobility, offering an affordable, practical, and fun-to-drive electric vehicle solution for city dwellers worldwide.
- Honda plans to launch the N-One e: globally, following its debut in Japan, aiming to bring an affordable, fun-to-drive electric vehicle to city dwellers worldwide.
- The automotive industry is seeing an increase in technological advancements with companies like Honda introducing compact electric vehicles, such as the N-One e: Super EV concept.
- In the realm of personal transportation, electric vehicles, like the N-One e:, are becoming increasingly popular as they offer practicality, affordability, and eco-friendly driving options.
- The lifestyle of city dwellers is evolving, with the rise of smartphone usage and a growing emphasis on sustainable technologies, with electric vehicles like the N-One e: playing a prominent role in this shift.
