Honda e:Ny1

From 52.400 euros
  • Bodywork suv
  • Doors 5
  • Plazas 5
  • Power 204 cv
  • Consumption 17,2 l / 100km
  • Trunk 346 liters
  • Assessment 4,3

The European Union has bet everything on electric ones. The Old Continent will prohibit the sale of any combustion car from 2035. Although the horizon seems far away, brands are already beginning to take positions in a market that will only grow in the coming years. He Honda e:Ny1 It is the second electric from the Japanese house, although the first to offer a completely new approach.

The small Honda and You can always say that it was the first electric vehicle from the Japanese, but neither its style nor its specifications have fully caught on in the world market. The e:Ny1 is the new attempt at Honda to establish itself in the electricity market. It is officially presented in the spring of 2024 under a definitive name. The e is for electric, the letters Ny come from New YearLife and the 1 for being the first of this new stage.

Technical characteristics of the Honda e:Ny1

Although outwardly it closely resembles the Honda HR-V of the latest generation, the truth is that a completely different platform is hidden under its body. The e:Ny1 is the first model of the house to enjoy the e:N Architecture F chassis. It is a platform specially designed for electric vehicles that is capable of adapting to various sizes and formats.

In a logical move, Honda wanted to position the e:Ny1 as a model in the C-SUV segment, the largest commercial niche in Europe. By size we can clearly position it between the HR-V and the new Honda ZR-V. Outwardly it reaches 4,39 meters long, 1,79 meters wide and 1,56 meters high. To these measures must be added a wheelbase of 2,61 meters.

Its cabin is designed to accommodate up to five adult passengers with some comfort. Three of them are located in a comfortable and wide rear bench even for passengers of 1,85 meters in height. Regarding load capacity, The Honda e:Ny1 sports a trunk with a minimum volume of 346 liters. A standard data taking into account that of other rivals.

Mechanical range and gearboxes of the Honda e:Ny1

From the beginning, the e:Ny1 has been designed and developed to move exclusively with the help of a battery. There are no thermal versions since that is what the HR-V is for. Thanks to its new platform, the advantages of electrification can be fully exploited, although it must be recognized that the mechanical range falls short compared to other models in the category.

The mechanical assembly is made up of a single motor installed on the front axle with a maximum power of 204 horsepower and 310 Nm of torque. It is associated with a centrally positioned lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 68,8 kWh. Thanks to it, the Honda e:Ny1 is able to approve a electric autonomy in WLTP cycle of up to 412 kilometers. Officially it can go from 10 to 80% charge in 45 minutes.

Equipment of the Honda e:Ny1

The particularities of Honda's first electric SUV do not focus exclusively on mechanics. From the inside out, the e:Ny1 looks completely different from the rest of the range. Of course, in terms of qualities and finishes, it continues to show the same good performance that the Japanese have accustomed us to. Good materials and an excellent feeling of durability.

As is customary in the Japanese house, Honda structures the equipment of the e:Ny1 in different levels or strata. From lowest to highest endowment we find: Elegance and Advance. Unsurprisingly, the main differences between them lie in the number of series systems. At an aesthetic level there are hardly any variations, although very subtle.

At the equipment level, the second SUV of the house offers particular technologies that make it a very complete car. Among the elements stand out: digital instrumentation, upright touch media system with 15,1-inch display, LED headlights, climate control and state-of-the-art connectivity systems. A wide variety of driving assistants integrated into the Honda Sensing program are also available.

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Rivals of the Honda e:Ny1

Because of its size the e:Ny1 fits comfortably into the electric B-SUV segment in Europe. In it we began to find more and more rivals with 100% electric propulsion. All the brands are now launching their models and the competition is starting to get high. Among the rivals of the Japanese stand out: Renault Megane E-TECH, MG ZSEV, Hyundai Kona Electric, KIA e Niro, Peugeot e-2008 or Opel Mokka, among others. All of them similar in terms of size and mechanics.

Highlight

  • Equipment
  • Autonomy
  • Interior space

To improve

  • Price
  • Sober design
  • Few mechanical options

Honda e:Ny1 Price

If Honda really wants to attack the electric market in the B-SUV segment, it has to offer a competitive and attractive price for its newest member. The e:Ny1 does not start its commercial phase until the summer of 2023. Its prices can pose a problem for its commercial success. In Spain, andl Honda e:Ny1 starts its prices at 52.400 euros, without offers or promotions. The most expensive, with the Advance finish, raises the minimum bill to 55.400 euros, without offers or promotions.

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