Meet Honda’s $21,000 electric hot hatch [Images]
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- Honda launched the Super‑ONE EV in Japan on May 22, priced from ¥3,390,200 (≈$21,300) for a compact electric hot hatch.
- Super‑ONE offers up to 63 hp (47 kW) standard output, boosting to 93 hp (70 kW) in Boost Mode, and a WLTP range of up to 274 km (170 mi) with a 29.6 kWh battery.
- Honda equipped the Super‑ONE with a 9‑inch infotainment screen featuring built‑in Google services and a premium Bose sound system, including eight speakers and a 13.1‑liter subwoofer.
- Honda will roll out the Super‑ONE (as Super‑N) in the UK and Europe starting July, pricing it under £20,000 ($27,000) and undercutting the VW ID. Polo GTI’s £33,500 price tag.
- Honda’s entry‑level EV uses its lightweight N‑Series platform and sport‑oriented design, positioning it as a budget‑friendly alternative amid Europe’s slowing electrification.
Why it matters: Japanese buyers get a sub‑$22k sporty EV, while Honda secures a foothold in the budget hatch segment; European markets gain a lower‑priced alternative to VW’s ID. Polo GTI, tightening price competition as electrification stalls.
