Honda Reveals its Second Fully Electric Vehicle in Europe, the e:Ny1

Honda has revealed the e:Ny1, an all-electric, compact SUV. It is Honda’s second pure EV to arrive in the region, following on from the Honda e city car.

It is designed to meet the growing customer demand for all-electric B-segment SUVs.

The new model was unveiled at a media event held at the brand’s European research and development facility in Offenbach, Germany.

It is built on Honda’s newly-developed e:N Architecture F, a front-motor-driven platform.

The platform incorporates a lightweight three-in-one integrated power drive unit, electric motor and gearbox.

This generates a maximum output of 150 kW, and 310 Nm of torque.

Under the floor sits a high-capacity lithium-ion battery that delivers up to 412 km (WLTP) of range and DC fast-charging capability that can go from 10 to 80% in just 45 minutes.  

An all-new centre console features a layout of easily accessible buttons, multiple storage options and wireless charging.

Its dashboard is topped by a large 15.1-inch touchscreen provides access to a suite of infotainment and driving options. 

Tom Gardner, Senior Vice President at Honda Motor Europe Ltd, says: “The e:Ny1 is the logical next step on our electrification journey in Europe. Our development philosophy blends intelligent, customer-centric technology with beautiful design and fun-to-drive dynamics. This latest SUV exemplifies Honda’s commitment to electrification and is the latest step on Honda’s electrification journey.”

“Europe is important to our business, and we have many loyal customers in the region driving our cars, riding our motorcycles, and using our power products,” adds Katsuhisa Okuda, President and Director, Honda Motor Europe. “Today, we’re expanding the range of automobile products and technologies to the widest it’s been for many years. Furthermore, by evolving our offer beyond a product focus to also include energy services, we are laying the foundation for future electrification, whilst contributing towards our global sustainability targets.”

"At Honda, we believe in mobility and energy as a service, and our energy research programme is a test bed for how best to offer smart and sustainable solutions for both society and to our customers”, comments Takehiro Wada, President, Honda R&D Europe. “Not only will these be of benefit to the environment and take pressure off domestic energy infrastructure, they will also deliver cost-savings back to our customers and further demonstrate the breadth of Honda as a full-service electric mobility company.”

The e:Ny1 also debuts an all-new electric identity for Honda, with white ‘H’ badges featuring around the vehicle, including the nose badge, wheel centre caps and steering wheel.