Meet Honda’s new $25,000 electric hot hatch
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- Honda launched the Super-N electric hot hatch in the UK at £18,995 (~$25,000), with UK boss Michael Doyle calling it 'one of the most fun' affordable small EVs on the market.
- The Super-N is built on Honda's lightweight N-series platform and weighs just 1,097 kg (2,400 lbs), which Honda says delivers a feel similar to the wide-body City Turbo II from the 1980s.
- A single front-mounted electric motor produces 63 hp standard, with a Boost Mode raising output to 93 hp and cutting 0-62 mph time from 14.51 seconds to 10 seconds.
- The 29.6 kWh battery delivers a combined WLTP range of 128 miles and up to 199 miles on the city cycle, with 80% charging achievable in roughly 30 minutes via a 50 kW DC fast charger.
- The Super-N features Active Sound Control that simulates a seven-speed transmission's sounds and shift feel, echoing Hyundai's approach with the IONIQ 5 N, and comes standard with an eight-speaker Bose system.
- At 3,395 mm long, the Super-N is shorter than the Renault Twingo E-Tech (3,790 mm) and is priced significantly below rivals like the Renault 5 and Hyundai Inster.
Why it matters: At roughly $25,000, the Super-N undercuts comparable electric hot hatches like the Renault 5 and Hyundai Inster in the UK, while a 1,097 kg curb weight addresses the common complaint that EVs feel too heavy to be fun — potentially giving Honda a price and engagement advantage in a segment being revived by small, affordable electric models.
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