Honda’s affordable EV hot hatch is ‘selling like hotcakes,’ priced at $21,000
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- Honda unveiled the Super‑One electric hot hatch on May 22, pricing it at ¥3,390,200 (≈ $21,300) in Japan.
- Super‑One secured more than 7,000 reservations within a month after pre‑orders opened on April 21.
- Super‑One rides the lightweight N‑Series platform, delivering 63 hp (up to 93 hp in Boost mode) from a 29.6 kWh battery with a WLTP range of 274 km and 80 % fast‑charge in ~30 min.
- Super‑One offers five drive modes, a 9‑inch infotainment screen with Google built‑in, and a premium Bose sound system with eight speakers and a 13.1‑L subwoofer.
- Super‑One will launch internationally, with a UK debut as the Super‑N in July priced under £20,000 (≈ $27,000), undercutting rivals such as the VW ID. Polo GTI.
Why it matters: Japanese consumers gain a sub‑$30k sporty EV, while rivals like VW face tighter price competition; Honda’s early preorder surge signals strong demand for affordable EVs, boosting its market share and pressing its supply chain.
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