Honda’s latest venture into electric vehicles comes in the form of the charming N-One e, a four-door electric kei car designed to bring sustainability, practicality, and personality to city life. Priced at an accessible $18,000, the N-One e offers a clean and compact design with smooth, curvy lines inspired by Honda’s retro N360 model from the 1960s. With seating for four and foldable rear seats for added cargo space, the N-One e combines functionality with the quintessential charm of Japan’s kei car class, which prioritizes efficient and maneuverable urban driving. Its cute yet polished look, along with eco-conscious materials like plant-based bio-resin trim and carpets made from recycled plastics, ensures it appeals to drivers eager for both style and sustainability.
Under the hood (or more precisely, the floor), the N-One e is powered by a 29.6-kWh battery capable of 295 km (183 miles) per charge based on WLTC standards, perfect for daily commutes and quick errands. The charging system supports both standard and fast charging, with the latter significantly reducing downtime. Unique to the N-One e is its single-pedal control feature, enabling drivers to accelerate, decelerate, and stop with just one pedal. Honda also includes a host of advanced driver safety technologies, such as adaptive cruise control, collision avoidance, and traffic jam assist, ensuring a smooth and safe ride through busy city streets. Variants include the basic e:G model, which forgoes extras like a touchscreen, and the premium e:L edition, complete with a sleek 9-inch interface and aluminum wheels.
Honda’s N-One e is more than just a practical electric vehicle—it’s a statement in design and versatility. Its petite frame makes parking effortless, yet its interior remains surprisingly spacious for passengers and luggage alike. Add to this its eco-friendly design elements and vehicle-to-home power capabilities, and the N-One e becomes an ideal choice for urbanites looking for modern conveniences in a sustainable package. Accessible pricing, charming aesthetics, and thoughtful engineering are poised to make the N-One e not just a car, but a beloved companion for daily life.
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