Honda has unveiled the N-ONE e, its second all-electric kei car, with sales in Japan beginning this September ahead of a UK launch.
Orders open on Aug 1.
The retro-inspired hatch measures 3,400mm long, 1,480mm wide and 1,600mm tall, and shares its 63hp/162Nm, N-VAN e-derived powertrain with a WLTP range of 270km.
The electric motor is powered by a 29.6 kWh battery.
A 50 kW DC fast-charger restores the battery in roughly 30 minutes.
The exterior retains the N-ONE’s silhouette but swaps its grille for a smooth, black panel housing dual charging ports and adds streamlined bumpers with clear-lens taillights.
A wider-body export prototype shown at Goodwood hints at forthcoming left-hand-drive models.
Inside, an angular, upright dashboard follows Honda’s “Man Maximum, Machine Minimum” philosophy: base models use physical controls in place of a central touchscreen, while higher-spec variants gain a nine-inch display alongside conventional climate switches and a volume knob.
Clever storage — such as a shelf beneath the driver’s display and USB ports by the steering column — and Magic Seat-style rear folding enhance cabin flexibility.
The N-ONE e offers one-pedal driving and vehicle-to-load capability for powering appliances or homes via an adaptor.
With its compact dimensions, flexible interior and over 270km of range, Honda positions the N-ONE e as an ideal urban run-about and potentially its first global kei car.
A UK rollout and left-hand-drive production are under consideration. It’s also possible N-ONE e could be sold in Asean markets.
