Honda’s new electric car has arrived, and it’s a small but mighty one. Unveiled at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, the N-One e: is a near-production successor of the Honda e, a car that never made it to American shores but won over urban drivers elsewhere. With the global debut done and a full reveal set for September’s IAA Mobility show in Munich, the N-One e: is going to make a splash.
Compact cars often sacrifice style for practicality, but the N-One e: won’t choose. Its design takes cues from the kei car aesthetic, a Japanese favorite for tiny dimensions and big personality. Circular LED headlights give it a human-like face, while a fully enclosed grille with an integrated charging port means electric efficiency. A teaser image post-Goodwood showed a second charging port on the right side, so maybe dual charging is on the menu—a rare feature for a car this small.
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Inside, Honda keeps it simple and modern. Details await the Munich reveal, but the N-One e: is expected to have the same minimalist vibe as the Honda e. Expect a clean dashboard with a big digital display, likely with navigation, media and vehicle stats in an easy-to-use interface. The cabin will be space-efficient, a kei car hallmark, with clever storage and a layout that maximizes legroom for its small size.
Performance is where the N-One e: will shine. Honda calls it a “small, sporty model” built for “fun-to-drive electric performance.” While specs are TBA, it shares its electric powertrain with the N-VAN e:, a kei-class electric van in Honda’s lineup, so it should have around 60-80 horsepower, perfect for zipping through city streets. The underfloor battery means a low center of gravity, so it should be agile in the twisties, a quality that made the Honda e a fan favorite. Range estimates are unknown but likely 120-150 miles for urban use, with fast charging to minimize downtime.
Honda’s bigger picture is where the N-One e: fits in. Despite cutting its electrification budget from $69 billion to $48 billion by 2031, Honda is committed to a range of electric models. The N-One e: joins the 0 Series SUVs and sedans, due in 2026, and the EV Fun motorcycle and EV Urban scooter, both on display at Goodwood. Unlike the larger electric SUV cancelled for the US due to high battery costs, the N-One e: is small so it’s affordable, potentially under $30,000 if it makes it to American shores—a big if given Honda’s cautious US EV approach.
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