Honda N-One e Revealed as the Brand’s Smallest EV Yet

A bold step into compact urban mobility – Honda introduces the N-One e, its smallest EV till date.
Launched at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, the new Honda N-One e has classic looks, electric power and practical urban design. As a kei-class electric vehicle, the N-One e targets young urbanites, environmentally conscious families, and first time buyers looking for compactness and efficiency with modern tech in an intelligent urban vehicle.

A Practical EV Born from Futuristic Concepts

Honda wowed visitors with its Super EV Concept at the Goodwood Festival, but the real surprise was the Honda N-One e. Based on the iconic N-One, this electric version blends the brand’s quirky retro looks with EV practicality.

• Expected to launch in Japan by September 2025
  
  
• Designed as a kei car (compact car segment in Japan)
  
  
• Likely to be introduced in the UK market soon after
  
  

Honda N-One e: Electric Powertrain and Range

While Honda has remained tight-lipped about full specs, insights from its sibling model, the Honda N-Van e, offer some useful clues.

Expected Performance Details

Here’s what the N-One e might offer under the hood:

Note: These figures are based on industry estimates and the existing N-Van e platform.

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Design Highlights: Retro Meets Modern

True to Honda’s minimalist roots, the N-One e carries forward the boxy retro design while offering smart EV touches.

Exterior Design:

• Boxy silhouette with smooth curves
  
  
• Closed-off front grille with integrated charging port
  
  
• Circular LED headlamps for a modern-retro appeal
  
  
• Likely to measure around 3,400 mm in length
  
  

Interior Features:

• Clean, minimal dashboard layout
  
  
• Rotary dial and physical buttons for ease of use
  
  
• Handy shelf for small items below the driver’s display
  
  
• 50:50 folding rear seats for flexible storage
  
  
• V2L system (Vehicle to Load) to power external devices (adapter required)
  
  

Key Features at a Glance

•  Compact and city-friendly design
  
  
•  V2L support for device charging
  
  
•  Fast DC charging in 30 minutes
  
  
•  Expected 245 km driving range
  
  
•  Retro-inspired but modern styling
  
  

Conclusion

The Honda N-One e is not only Honda's smallest EV, it also marks a change of direction when it comes to small electric mobility solutions. It is budget- and eco-conscious, practicality over performance, well thought out, city-ready. 

If you're a city commuter by yourself or a small family in search of an EV solution, the Honda N-One e may be your next intelligent purchase — if you can find one — especially since it delivers size, sustainability and style all in one easy-to-manage package.

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