Honda has enjoyed much success in Europe with the Honda e hatchback. And now it’s adding a second EV to its Continental lineup with the e:Ny1.
Honda calls the e:Ny1 “the logical next step on our electrification journey in Europe.” The small crossover seems to be positioned for the B-segment core of the European market, competing with a number of compact EV crossovers like Hyundai Kona Electricand Honda say they will offer premium levels of driving comfort plus the brand’s driving characteristics of dynamism and responsiveness.
e:Ny1 makes 201 hp and 229 lb-ft of torque, and it offers a European-cycle WLTP range of 256 miles. According to Honda, its 68.8 kWh battery pack can be quickly charged DC from 10-80% in 45 minutes.
Honda e:Ny1 EV
Honda e:Ny1 EV
Honda e:Ny1 EV
This model does not follow the nostalgic futuristic design statement of the Honda E and its companion Sports EV Concept. Instead, it incorporates a more formal roofline, “hidden” rear door handles and a combination of tall silhouettes and smooth details.
Therefore, it looks like the HR-V version for the European market, which is already offered as a hybrid and is unrelated to the European market. US non-hybrid HR-V. Although it stands out as premium or premium in some details—such as the 15.1-inch vertical touchscreen space.
Honda e:Ny1 EV
The name, which some might liken to part of a randomly generated password, follows a bit of logic for Honda. As the name suggests, this new EV is related to the e:NS1 and e:NP1 electric SUVs already sold in China, as part of a joint venture with Chinese automakers and a joint company. . Architecture “e:N” which Honda says pays great attention to underfloor aerodynamics and body rigidity.
Honda has said that this e:N architecture, like Electronic Hondawon’t be coming to the US It hasn’t had any plug-in models in the US lineup for a few years, but Prologue electric SUV based on GM coming next year, followed by a Electric vehicle developed by Honda in 2025.
