Overview
Honda Motor Company is a leading global manufacturer of automobiles, motorcycles and power equipment. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Honda is the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer. The company is also the 7th largest automotive manufacturer in the world, with an annual production of over 5.2 million vehicles.
Honda has won strong loyalty from its customers, given the reliability of its cars. Models like the Honda Civic and the Honda CR-V crossover have helped establish the company enviable reputation for reliability.
Honda is strongly committed to the development and manufacturer of plug-in electric vehicles, and has an ambition to achieve two-thirds of its global sales from zero-emission electric vehicles.
The company is also committed to further developments in EV battery technology and also fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). Honda is not new to electric cars and its previous EVs include, the Clarity Electric, MC-B electric, Fit EV and Fit EV-Plus. The company currently has the following portfolio of electric vehicles (EVs):
- The all-electric Honda-e
- The all-electric Honda e:Ny1
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The All-Electric Honda e Hatchback
The all-electric Honda e-prototype car is based on the Honda Urban EV concept. The Urban EV concept made its debut at the 2017 International Motor Show, in Germany. It is Honda’s first mass-market all-electric car. Honda is ramping up its commitment to electrification with all new Honda’s in Europe to be electrified by 2025.
An adorable, cute, clean and simple design. The premium compact battery-electric vehicle (BEV), minimalist design has been inspired by the first-generation Honda Civic. Positioned primarily for driving in urban environments, with a range that is appropriate for shorter commutes.
Honda is targeting urban commuters, who drive up to 30 miles a day. Also, do keep in mind that the majority of day-to-day car journeys in the UK are short i.e. to the grocery store, school-runs, local high street, work etc. An average journey in the UK is a mere 12 miles.
The pure electric Honda e is built on a dedicated platform. It is available in only one EV battery size (35.5 kWh). The automotive manufacturer has been keen to stress that urban needs do not require a larger EV battery, and by reducing the size of the onboard battery, the weight of the EV is lower i.e. resulting in a more efficient electric car.
Honda claims a zero-emission electric range up to 137 miles. Real-world range will be lower, impacted by a number of factors, to include: driving profile, weather, road condition, tyre size, onboard services used and more. An EV range closer to 115 miles is more realistic. Of course, the EV also incorporates regenerative braking to improve efficiency and electric range.
The Honda electric car can be fast charged up to 50 kW DC. The EV can be charged up to 80% in 31 minutes and incorporates a 6.6 kW AC onboard charger. The Honda electric car can be fully charged in 4.1 hours via a dedicated single-phase EV charger like myenergi zappi. Though the EV can be charged via a domestic 3-PIN plug, we at e-zoomed do not encourage using a domestic plug for charging an electric car. The EV will take up to 18.8 hours to fully charge via a 3-PIN socket.
The performance of the rear-wheel drive (RWD) Honda e is respectable. The zero-tailpipe emission electric car can achieve 0-62 mph in 8.3 seconds. The maximum power available is 154 ps with 315 Nm torque. The top speed is 90 mph. More than sufficient for urban driving.
The interior of the Honda-e is minimalistic, technology-filled and good quality. The EV incorporates two 12.3″ LCD touchscreens across the dashboard. The dashboard also features a side camera mirror system (6″) at each end (replaces conventional door mirrors) and a centre camera mirror system.
Also on offer are a host of safety features, to include: collision mitigation brake system, intelligent speed limiter, traffic sign recognition system, lane keeping assist, smart entry & start and more. Despite the compact size of the EV, practicality for passengers is reasonable. Though the boot space is limited to 171 L, it is suitable for urban needs.
Bottom-line, electric driving is good for the environment and the wallet. The Honda e electric car can be leased via e-zoomed at competitive prices.
| PROS | CONS |
|---|---|
| Perfect for city driving. Easy to drive and park (impressive turning radius) | Expensive compared to other BEV city cars on the market |
| Sufficient range for city dwellers | Only available in one EV battery size |
| Technology-filled EV | Electric range not as impressive as some competitors |
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The All-Electric Honda e Hatchback (credit: Honda)
| At A Glance | |
|---|---|
| EV Type: | Battery-Electric Vehicle (BEV) |
| Body Type: | Hatchback |
| Plug-In Car Grant (PiCG): | Not Available |
| Engine: | Electric |
| Available In UK: | Yes |
| £ Variants (1 Option) |
|---|
| Honda e Advance (from £36,920) |
| EV Battery & Emissions | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Type: | Lithium-ion |
| EV Battery Capacity: | Available in one battery size: 35.5 kWh |
| Charging: | 50 kW DC rapid charging (up to 80%: 31 mins). Onboard charger 6.6 kW AC (0%-100%: 4.1 hrs) |
| Charge Port: | Type 2 |
| EV Cable Type: | Type 2 |
| Tailpipe Emissions: | 0g (CO2/km) |
| EV Battery Warranty: | 8 years or 100,000 miles |
| £ Average Cost Of Residential Charging | |
|---|---|
| Battery net capacity : 16.7 kWh | £2.40 |
| Battery net capacity : 30.0 kWh | £4.32 |
| Battery net capacity : 39.2 kWh | £5.64 |
| Battery net capacity : 45.0 kWh | £6.48 |
| Battery net capacity : 50.0 kWh | £7.20 |
| Battery net capacity : 64.0 kWh | £9.22 |
| Battery net capacity : 71.0 kWh | £10.22 |
| Battery net capacity : 77.0 kWh | £11.09 |
| Battery net capacity : 90.0 kWh | £12.96 |
| Battery net capacity : 100.0 kWh | £14.40 |
- Note 1: The average cost of residential electricity in the UK varies depending on the region, supplier and type of energy used. An average for the UK is 14.40 p/kWh.
- Note 2: Not all EV manufactures make available the data on net EV battery capacity, and in a number of instances the EV battery capacity advertised, does not state if it is gross or net capacity. In general, usable EV battery capacity is between 85% to 95% of the gross available capacity.
| Charging Times (Overview) | |
|---|---|
| Slow charging AC (3 kW – 3.6 kW): | 6 – 12 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SOC) |
| Fast charging AC (7 kW – 22 kW): | 3 – 8 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Rapid charging AC (43 kW): | 0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Rapid charging DC (50 kW+): | 0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Ultra rapid charging DC (150 kW+): | 0-80% : 20 mins to 40 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Tesla Supercharger (120 kW – 250 kW): | 0-80%: up to 25 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
- Note 1: SoC: state of charge
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Height (mm): | 1512 |
| Width (mm): | 1752 |
| Length (mm): | 3894 |
| Wheelbase (mm): | 2538 |
| Turning Circle (m): | 4.3 |
| Boot Space (L): | 171 |
| Honda e Advance | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Capacity: | 35.5 kWh |
| Pure Electric Range (WLTP): | 131 – 137 miles |
| EV Operation Efficiency (kWh/100km): | 17.2 kWh |
| Charging: | 50 kW DC rapid charging (up to 80%: 31 mins). Onboard charger 6.6 kW AC (0%-100%: 4.1 hrs) |
| Top Speed: | 90 mph |
| 0-62 mph: | 8.3 seconds |
| Drive: | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Electric Motor (kW): | 100 kW |
| Max Power (PS): | 154 |
| Torque (Nm): | 315 |
| Transmission: | Automatic |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Kerb Weight (kg) | 1,520 – 1,543 |
| Colours: | 5 |
| NCAP Safety Rating: | Four-Star |
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