Honda has revealed the Super-N prototype at the Japan Mobility Show, a compact electric model set to reach selected markets from 2026.
The car sits on the lightest platform in Honda’s N Series kei line, signalling a focus on low mass and agile responses. It first appeared as the Super EV Concept at the Goodwood Festival of Speed earlier this year.
The exterior takes a squat, wide stance with blistered bumpers and functional-looking aero ducts. Inside, the theme continues with blue-accented asymmetrical seats and a clean, horizontal instrument panel aimed at reducing visual clutter.
The overall intent is clear: city-friendly proportions with a more athletic attitude than typical kei-derived EVs.
A key talking point is BOOST mode. Honda said this function temporarily raises output for stronger acceleration and layers on simulated multi-gear shifts using Active Sound Control.
Dedicated cabin displays and coordinated lighting support the effect, aiming to deliver a more engaging feel at urban speeds where small EVs often fade into anonymity.
Honda UK automobile head Rebecca Adamson said: “The Super-N Prototype promises to offer a great entry point to Honda EV ownership when it arrives in our market next year, building on the excitement we saw for the concept model at Goodwood this summer.
“By bringing Honda’s trademark ‘fun-to-drive’ performance to a compact all-electric model, we believe this is a unique proposition and we are excited for people to experience it from 2026.”
Honda plans to launch the production model in Japan from 2026, followed by the UK and parts of Asia beyond Japan.
The company has no immediate plans for a wider European roll-out; it would use market response to gauge appetite for future small EVs in the region.
Technical specifications, range targets and pricing will be detailed closer to launch, but the message from Tokyo is that Honda intends to keep its small-car heritage alive in the electric era.
