- Honda N-One E: revealed in Japan and preview a global compact EV
- The Milky Car measures less than 3,400 mm (133.9 inches) in length
- A range of 150+ miles is expected and V2L means it can drive home
The production version of the Teeny, Boxy Honda, wowed crowds at the recent Goodwood Festival of Speed has been revealed, and n-one e: will continue to influence a global, cheap EV.
Revealed in Japan this week, one of Honda’s smallest electric vehicles will ever offer over 150 miles (245 km) range on a single charge from its equally small battery packs, while the individual electric engine is expected to produce about 63 hp.
The Japanese version of Honda’s Super EV concept is designed for city and city driving and complies with the country’s strict KEI car rules, which means it has to measure less than 3,400 mm (133.9 inches) in length.
It is likely that the European version will be saved chunkier body so that it is not entirely dwarf of the countless obese SUVs, but we can expect to see a lot of the features transferred from the Japanese domestic model.
For example, the interior is filled with practical touches, such as rear seats folded vertically or flat to provide ample storage space for several, odd -shaped objects.
There is also wear, easy to maintain fabrics and charging points for smartphones.
Honda also says that N-ONE E: is capable of one-pedal driving and vehicle 2 load (V2L), which means owners can power home during power breaks, or simply fill a power-hungry laptop when on the go.
Small EVs show a big hit
Although it is very unlikely that it n an e: (or whatever the Super EV concept will eventually be called) will come to the US market, Honda has said it plans to introduce a small town to Europe and beyond next year.
The company was one of the first to market with a funky, compact EV game thanks to its innovative Honda e. Unfortunately, its groundbreaking styling could not compensate for its 100 -term mile in the real world, slow charging speed and high sticker price.
The Super EV concept comes at a time when battery technology has improved, so the range can be a more usable 170 miles and the requested price is likely to be more in line with something that BYD Dolphin Surf starts at £ 18,650 in the UK (about £ 25,000 / AU $ 38,250).
Honda is synonymous with practical, affordable, compact vehicles, with like the jazz that remains popular with knowledgeable buyers who want reliable, simple transport that blasts short hops without breaking the bank.
While n one e: is predominantly aimed at the Japanese and Chinese market for now, we expect to see what a more global version will look at the IAA Motor Show in Munich later this year.
Honda is also on an EV push in general, with the recent launch of CUV E: Battery-Swap Electric Scooter and the message of a full-size electric motorcycle will be coming soon.
The thread that seems to be running through all the products is Honda’s obligation to excellent engineering solutions and a competitive price point. We may start to see battery -powered models that can compete for price with their gas -powered colleagues.
