Honda has launched the Super-N, offering a new small electric vehicle (EV) into the sub-£20,000 marketplace.
Using the firm’s ‘Man-Maximum, Machine-Minimum’ (M/M) development approach, the vehicle has been engineered on the lightweight platform of the N Series ‘Kei’ car range, sold in Japan.
The Super-N takes its inspiration from the 1980’s City Turbo II, with an exterior design that is typified by a wide stance, larger bumpers and aero ducts. It will be available in the UK from July with a starting price of under £20,000.
It features a ‘boost mode’, which increases the power output of its compact e-Axle from 47kW to 70kW, and its low weight aims for engaging driving dynamics.
The city-mode driving range is 199 miles and it has a combined range of 128 miles.
Michael Doyle, Head of Automobile, Honda UK, said:
“The Super-N promises to bring Honda’s ‘Joy of Driving’ and the thrill of EV performance to a whole new audience.
“With its iconic looks, driving dynamics tailored to UK roads, and unique features such as BOOST Mode, every aspect of this model has been engineered to bring exhilaration and fun to every journey, no matter how short.
“Yet despite its focus on driver excitement, it retains all the traditional Honda values of practicality, efficiency and everyday ease-of-use, alongside an all-electric range that is ideally suited to urban driving or the average daily commute.”
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