Honda’s second all-electric automotive for Europe will probably be a model of the HR-V crossover with a special identify and platform.
The brand new Honda e:Ny1 appears to be like like the newest HR-V with completely different badging, although the Japanese model says it’s based mostly on a brand new devoted electrical automobile (EV) structure and sports activities an overhauled inside just like the e:NS1 and e:NP1 revealed for the Chinese language market final 12 months.
Key adjustments in comparison with the hybrid-powered HR-V embody the model’s “all-new electrical id”, which encompasses white ‘H’ badging on the nostril, wheel centre caps and steering wheel, whereas a brand new ‘honda’ typeface adorns the tailgate “for a premium look that can function on the model’s future EVs”.
A revised entrance fascia with closed grille and charging port, in addition to redesigned bumpers and alloy wheels full the HR-V’s exterior transformation to battery electrical energy.
Underneath the acquainted pores and skin, the e:Ny1 rides on the model’s “newly developed” e:N Structure F, billed as a “front-motor-driven platform centered on three basic attributes: A devoted excessive rigidity physique construction, a low centre of gravity, and punctiliously managed under-floor aerodynamics to make sure the SUV delivers a enjoyable and confidence-inspiring drive”.
The “all-new chassis developed particularly for battery electrical automobiles” quotes improved torsional rigidity, because of a 47 per cent ratio of high-tensile metal in its development.
Within the e:Ny1, the front-mounted “energy drive unit” develops 150kW and 310Nm, and is connected to a 68.8kWh lithium-ion battery pack that quotes as much as 412 kilometres of driving vary on the WLTP take a look at cycle.
Honda claims the e:Ny1 could be charged from 10 to 80 per cent in 45 minutes utilizing a DC fast-charger, although stops in need of quoting the utmost cost capability for its new SUV.
Contained in the e:Ny1 follows the same theme to the Chinese language-market e:NP1 and e:NS1, that includes a redesigned dashboard in comparison with the HR-V which dons a freestanding digital instrument cluster in addition to a portrait-oriented 15.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system.
Different confirmed options embody “a number of storage choices and wi-fi charging”, although additional particulars concerning the cabin’s variations to the HR-V aren’t given.
The e:Ny1 was introduced alongside the brand new CR-V e:PHEV and ZR-V e:HEV throughout a Honda Motor Europe media occasion on the Japanese model’s European arm’s analysis and growth facility in Offenbach, Germany.
Past the trio of recent electrified crossovers, Honda Europe additionally introduced the model’s first electrical bike for Europe – the EM1e – and detailed the growth of the corporate’s e:PROGRESS power administration service.
Whereas Honda’s European division is providing a completely electrified vary of automobiles together with hybrids, plug-in hybrids and electrical automobiles in Europe and the UK, the native division is just committing to hybrids alongside combustion-engined fashions within the short- to mid-term.
It confirmed earlier this 12 months it has no plans to introduce electrical automobiles earlier than 2028.
“Apart from what has been launched abroad, we’re unable to remark additional on these fashions as they don’t seem to be accessible within the Australian market,” mentioned a spokesperson for Honda Australia.
“Honda Australia’s electrification journey in Australia is nicely underway with hybrid powertrain expertise serving as a bridge to electrification for the native market.”
“We are going to proceed to introduce hybrid variants of every nameplate with each full mannequin change, persevering with to assemble momentum in Australia.”
Whereas the new-gen CR-V remains to be a while away from an Australian launch, with additional particulars nonetheless to be confirmed, the ZR-V is due iminently.
Honda Australia confirmed pricing for its new Civic-based mid-sizer earlier this month, with pricing to kick off from $40,200 drive-away for the four-tier line-up.
Only one e:HEV hybrid variant will probably be supplied – opposite to Europe and the UK’s solely electrified line-up – is priced from $54,900 drive-away, squaring it up in opposition to the likes of the Toyota RAV4 Cruiser 2WD Hybrid and Nissan X-Path Ti e-Energy.
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