Summary
The Honda e:Ny1 is a compact SUV/crossover, and Honda’s second electric car to join its UK range, after the Honda e hatchback. It was launched in late 2023.
Honda says that the oddly-named e:Ny1 (it looks like “anyone” but is supposed to be pronounced “E-N-Y-1”) has been engineered with comfort and quietness in mind, and the UK motoring media has largely agreed with this statement. Honest John remarks that the crossover is “comfortable and easy to drive”, concluding that the Honda would make “an excellent first electric car”, while Car‘s Murray Scullion calls the e:Ny1 a “a safe bet”, with “steadfast reliability” and “strong residuals”.
While reviewers agree it’s a solid performer, the e:Ny1’s key problem is the strength of its competitors. “It’s a good alternative to the Kia Niro EV“, says What Car?’s Dan Jones, “although that rival is slightly more comfortable to drive and even more practical.” Parkers adds that key competitors “offer more range, more performance and more boot space.”
Then there’s the price. The e:Ny1 is well-equipped as standard, but its entry-level price is on par with bigger and more upmarket electric SUVs. As Electrifying.com sums up, “there’s nothing fundamentally wrong with the Honda e:Ny1, apart from the daft name maybe. It does everything perfectly well. But it doesn’t stand out in any particular area and it needs to at this price level.”
This last point has been negated to a large degree by Honda adjusting pricing and specifications, with the e:Ny1 now starting at less than £40K – a £5K drop over the prices first announced when the car was launched. This makes the car far more competitively priced than before, and we expect to see media scores revised over time to reflect this.
As of October 2024, the Honda e:Ny1 holds a New Car Expert Rating of C with a score of 65%. It scores top marks for its lack of any tailpipe emissions, while its running costs are also very low. We don’t yet have Euro NCAP safety results, so this could improve the Honda’s overall score if the testing results are good.
e:Ny1 highlights
- Refined driving dynamics
- Smart looks
- Good performance
- Five year of free servicing
e:Ny1 lowlights
- Expensive, base price and up
- Small boot and no ‘frunk’ storage
- Some scratchy interior plastics
- Rivals offer more battery range
Key specifications
Body style: Compact SUV/crossover
Engines: electric, battery-powered
Price: From £39,995 on-road
Launched: Autumn 2023
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA
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Media reviews
Reviews, road test and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
Auto Express
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“Its maker says this is the “ideal car” for first-time EV drivers, and we can see why plenty of existing Honda customers may be intrigued by the e:Ny1’s familiar styling, strong efficiency and tech-filled interior. However, in an incredibly competitive part of the market, this car falls short; an unpolished driving experience, middling practicality and a high price mean that rivals like the Tesla Model Y and Skoda Enyaq have the edge.”
Author: Richard Ingram
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“Name aside, the Honda e:Ny1 is a solid addition to the compact electric crossover class – a sector of the market that’s booming. However, while it drives nicely and offers some good tech, it doesn’t excel in any one area, and its range and charging capability are more limited than its main rivals.” (Sean Carson)
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Auto Trader
Model reviewed:
Score: 8 / 10
“Quirky name aside, the Honda e:NY1 very much plays by the rulebook for small electric crossovers and comes brimming with new tech.” (Dan Trent)
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Autocar
Model reviewed: Advance
Score: 7 / 10
“Thanks to the high-end specification and useable everyday practicality of the Honda e:Ny1, it should be given genuine consideration as a family-friendly electric SUV. It is expensive, however, and the claimed 256 miles of range is well beaten by a slew of its rivals.” (Jack Warwick)
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Car
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“The e:Ny1 is a safe bet. Steadfast reliability meets strong residuals in a package that’s not too new or scary.” (Murray Scullion)
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Carbuyer
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7.6 / 10
“The Honda e:Ny1 is confusingly named and priced, which distracts from its virtues as a decent all-around EV.”
Author: Andy Goodwin, Richard Ingram
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Carwow
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The Honda e:Ny1 is comfortable and has a spacious interior, but the boot is small and it’s pretty expensive.”
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Driving Electric
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The Honda E:Ny1 is not only confusing for its name, but also its high price – a shame, given how accomplished it is in several areas.”
Author: Tom Jervis
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Electrifying.com
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“There’s nothing fundamentally wrong with Honda’s e:Ny1, apart from the daft name maybe. It does everything perfectly well. But it doesn’t stand out in any particular area and it needs to at this price level.”
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Heycar
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“If you’re looking for an unintimidating electric car with a plush cabin and impressive technology, we’d recommend the Honda e:Ny1. You can get bigger EVs for the money – so family buyers want to look elsewhere – while there are cheaper options, too.” (Andy Brady)
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Honest John
Model reviewed:
Score: 8 / 10
“Comfortable and easy to drive, the Honda e:Ny1 makes for an excellent first electric car. You can get bigger or more upmarket alternatives for the same price, though, which might make the e:Ny1 a hard sell in a crowded marketplace.”
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Parkers
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
”Honda’s first mainstream electric car is a solid, if slightly confusing, effort.“ (Murray Scullion)
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The Sun
Model reviewed: Range overview
“It’s too expensive, has limited range compared to rivals – and it’s naff name doesn’t help.” (Rob Lewis)
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The Sunday Times
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“It won’t excite enthusiasts but by today’s EV standards, the Honda e:Ny1 is a very competent and sensible car and is an important addition to Honda’s line up. There are some drawbacks to the rest of the package, namely the average boot space and interior material quality that leaves much to be desired.”
Author: Dave Humphreys
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The Telegraph
Model reviewed: Advance
Score: 6 / 10
“The Honda e:Ny1 is a nice enough job and it drives well, if a bit stiffly. While some folk won’t like that it is built in China, it seems a little unfair to single Honda out for that. Somehow, the proposition of this first proper Honda EV just doesn’t seem generous enough to make it much of a contender – and the entirely stupid name doesn’t help, either.” (Andrew English)
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Top Gear
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“A solid electric car for people who are looking for a solid electric car experience.” (Sam Burnett)
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What Car?
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“Despite being only Honda’s second electric car, the Honda e:Ny1 offers an attractive package that combines a decent range with great practicality and good performance. It’s a good alternative to the Kia Niro EV, although that rival is slightly more comfortable to drive and even more practical.” (Dan Jones)
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
No safety rating
As of October 2024, the Honda e:Ny1 has not been crash tested by Euro NCAP.
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
As of October 2024, the Honda e:Ny1 has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.
The Green NCAP programme measures exhaust pollution (which is zero for an electric car) and energy efficiency. Electric cars are much more energy-efficient than combustion cars, so the e:Ny1 is likely to score very highly in Green NCAP testing whenever it ever takes place. Check back again soon.
Running cost rating
Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data
| Battery range | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| EV models | 256 miles | B | 256 – 256 miles | B – B |
| Electrical efficiency | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| EV models | 3.7 m/KWh | D | 3.7 – 3.7 m/KWh | D – D |
| Insurance group | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| All models | 43 | D | 43 – 43 | D – D |
| Service and maintenance | Cost | Score |
| Year 1 | £195 | A |
| Year 2 | £457 | A |
| Year 3 | £783 | A |
| Year 4 | £928 | A |
| Year 5 | £1,265 | A |
| Overall | £3,628 | A |
The Honda e:Ny1 should be a pretty cheap car to own and run, according to long-term ownership data provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our technical partner, Clear Vehicle Data.
Electrical efficiency (the EV equivalent of miles per gallon for petrol or diesel cars) isn’t great, but a decent battery size still means that battery range is more than enough for most owners. Insurance costs could be higher than expected, but this may depend on vehicle specification and your own driving circumstances.
Servicing costs for your first five years should be very low compared to most other new cars.
Reliability rating
Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
No reliability rating
As of October 2024, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Honda e:Ny1 to generate a reliability rating.
The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops.
As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the e:Ny1, we’ll publish the score here.
Recalls
Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the Honda e:Ny1
As of October 2024, we are not aware of any DVSA vehicle safety recalls affecting the Honda e:Ny1. However, this information is updated very regularly so this may have changed.
You can check to see if your car has any outstanding recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local e:Ny1 dealer.
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