US EditionHonda to launch new compact EV in May with feel of engine-powered vehicle
Honda says the compact EV uses a smaller battery and Boost mode to balance lower weight with a sporty driving feel.
- On Friday, Honda Motor announced the Super-N electric vehicle, featuring simulated engine sounds and shifting, with launch scheduled for Japan in late May and subsequent rollout to Britain, Singapore, and Australia.
- Built on the N-Series platform, the Super-N weighs 1,090 kilograms and delivers up to 94 horsepower in Boost Mode, featuring a simulated 7-speed transmission that mimics traditional combustion-engine sports cars.
- Honda targets customers in their 50s seeking compact urban driving, offering a 128-mile combined WLTP range and pricing under $27,000 to provide an affordable, enjoyable experience for those needing less space.
- Rebecca Adamson, head of Honda UK operations, stated the Super-N is not replacing the discontinued Honda e, calling it a "very funky, cute Honda" that fills a distinct market niche.
- Affordability will prove critical to the Super-N's success, Adamson explained, emphasizing that the price point is "very important" for Honda's strategy. The model arrives in the UK later this year.
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Honda to launch new compact EV in May with feel of engine-powered vehicle
Honda Motor Co. said Friday it will roll out a new compact electric vehicle in Japan in late May that creates the feel of an engine-powered vehicle with a powerful acceleration mode and simulated engine sounds.
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