Honda has discovered loads of success in Europe with its Honda e hatchback. And now it’s including a second EV to its Continental lineup with the e:Ny1.
Honda calls the e:Ny1 “the logical subsequent step on our electrification journey in Europe.” The small crossover seems positioned for the B-segment core of the Euro market, rivaling various compact crossover EVs just like the Hyundai Kona Electrical, and Honda says it is going to supply a premium stage of journey consolation plus the model’s driving traits for dynamics and responsiveness.
The e:Ny1 makes 201 hp and 229 lb-ft of torque, and it gives a European-cycle WLTP vary of 256 miles. Its 68.8-kwh battery pack will be DC fast-charged from 10-80% in 45 minutes, in line with Honda.
Honda e:Ny1 EV
Honda e:Ny1 EV
Honda e:Ny1 EV
This mannequin doesn’t comply with the retro-futuristic design assertion of the well-received Honda E and its companion Sports activities EV Idea. As a substitute, it combines a extra formal roofline, “hidden” rear door handles, and a mix of tall stance and clean particulars.
As such, it appears very like the European-market model of the HR-V, which is already supplied as a hybrid solely and never associated to the non-hybrid U.S. HR-V. Though it stands out as upscale or upmarket in a few of its particulars—comparable to its 15.1 inches of portrait-oriented touchscreen house.
Honda e:Ny1 EV
The identify, which some may liken to a part of a randomly generated password, does comply with a little bit of logic to Honda. Because the identify suggests, this new EV is expounded to the e:NS1 and e:NP1 electrical SUVs already bought in China, as a part of joint ventures with Chinese language automakers and a shared “e:N” structure that Honda says pays shut consideration to underfloor aerodynamics and physique rigidity.
Honda has stated that this e:N structure, just like the Honda e, isn’t coming to the U.S. It hasn’t had any plug-in fashions in its U.S. lineup for a few years, however the GM-based Prologue electrical SUV arrives subsequent yr, adopted by a Honda-developed EV in 2025.
