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Honda Super-N unveiled as ‘thrilling’ compact EV

Honda has whipped the wraps off the Super-N, a city-focused EV promising a thrilling driving experience through a dedicated ‘Boost’ driving mode…

Inspired by the City Turbo II of the 1980s, the Super-N is based on the lightweight architecture underpinning Honda’s advanced N Series ‘Kei’ car range that’s sold in Japan. With the Super-N, the Japanese automaker is aiming to redefine the possibilities of a small electric vehicle (EV).

The Super-N is equipped with a single, front-mounted electric motor producing 47 kW. However, when activating ‘Boost’ mode, the power figure is lifted to 70 kW. Honda has yet to reveal how much torque the e-motor produces. Power is delivered to the front wheels via an automatic transmission with simulated gear shifts. An Active Sound Control system generates engine sounds.

The new Honda city EV’s e-motor is coupled with a 29.6 kWh battery pack, which offers a claimed combined operating range of 206 km. The battery can receive up to 50 kW at a DC fast-charging station.

Honda Super-N unveiled as 'thrilling' compact EV

Honda has whipped the wraps off the Super-N, a city-focused EV promising a thrilling driving experience...

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The pocket-sized electric Honda Super-ONE goes on sale in Japan

It's no secret that automakers struggle to make small electric cars exciting. High battery costs leave budget-friendly options feeling clinical and stripped of character. But Honda wants to challenge this reality with its newest global vehicle, an affordable and "aggressive" electric hot hatch. The vehicle officially started sales in Japan on Friday, May 22, 2026, under the name Super-ONE, and will soon head to international markets to shake up the entry-level segment.

The new model shifts away from the philosophy of building purely economical transport boxes. Honda engineers used the lightweight Japanese N-Series platform as a base but heavily modified the architecture. The Super-ONE gets a unique, dedicated chassis with a wider track and muscular exterior lines. This structural alteration allows the vehicle to sit lower and hold the road more confidently than standard city runarounds. With an overall length of just 3,395 mm, the vehicle is remarkably compact - it takes up a lot less space than the new Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI.

The performance is somewhat underwhelming, but it adapts to how you choose to drive. In normal conditions, the electric motor draws energy from a 29.6 kWh battery pack to deliver 63 horsepower (47 kW). The vehicle has five selectable driving profiles: ECON, CITY, NORMAL, SPORT, and an exclusive BOOST mode. Activating BOOST mode temporarily unlocks a maximum output of 93 horsepower (70 kW). The CITY setting also enables single-pedal driving, which slows the vehicle to a complete stop when you lift off the accelerator.

To bridge the emotional gap between electric cars and traditional internal combustion sports cars, Honda took inspiration from larger performance EVs on the market - the Super-ONE incorporates a simulated seven-speed transmission. This system works in tandem with an Active Sound Control program. Together, they mimic the shift points, slight mechanical hesitations, and exhaust notes of an old-school gasoline engine. Drivers can interact with these virtual gears via paddles mounted behind the steering wheel.

The pocket-sized electric Honda Super-ONE goes on sale in Japan

The affordable Honda Super-ONE electric hot hatch has officially launched in Japan for {{$21,300}} and will arrive in the United Kingdom this July as the Super-N to challenge the compact EV market.

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