Summary
The Honda Super-N is a new all-electric five-door city car, which is set to arrive in the UK in July.
The compact runaround serves as the replacement for the Honda e supermini, which was removed from sale in 2024. Previewed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed earlier this year, the Super-N is based on the ‘N-One e’ kei car that Honda sells in Japan.
It’s not a direct copy of that model though – Honda says it has made several changes to make the city car better suited to European roads and to boost driving fun. The Honda is set to join a small but growing field of battery-powered city cars, which already includes the BYD Dolphin Surf and Fiat 500 Electric.
The initial reviewer reception has been very positive. Parker’s Luke Wilkinson praises the city car for its fun driving experience and “great interior packaging”, as well as its competitive price tag – price being one of the key sticking points that harmed sales of the Honda e it replaces. “It’s right up there on the podium, making mincemeat of competitors such as the BYD Dolphin Surf, Dacia Spring and Leapmotor T03.”
“It’s not built for long journeys”, says Electrifying.com’s Lucas Cochrane, “But if you stick to the Super-N’s urban natural habitat, it’s pure joy. It’s small enough to dodge potholes without breaching any lane lines and can be parked on a postage stamp thanks to its tiny footprint.”
As of August 2026, the Honda Super-N holds a New Car Expert Rating of B, with a score of 68%. Beyond the car’s fairly average collection of review scores, this overall rating is bolstered by affordable everyday running cost estimations.
Super-N highlights
- Attractive pricing
- Unique standout looks
- Compact but flexible interior layout
- Fun urban driving experience
Super-N lowlights
- Battery range makes its ill-suited to longer journeys
- Not much boot space
- No Euro NCAP safety credentials
- Slow charging speed
Key specifications
Body style: Small five-door hatchback
Engines: electric, battery-powered
Price: From £18,995
Launched: Summer 2026
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA
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Media reviews
Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
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“The Honda Super-N is great fun to drive and much more practical than its size would have you believe – but its limited range means it’s best for second-car duties.”
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
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Carwow
Tom Wiltshire
“The Honda Super-N is a fun, characterful, good-value electric car that unquestionably amounts to more than the sum of its parts.”
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
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Auto Express
Richard Ingram
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Auto Trader
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“Don’t go expecting a road rocket here, for the fact the Kei car regulations the Super-N is built to for sale in Japan places strict limits on power output as well as size. It is still a joy to drive, though, partly because of a mad ‘Boost’ function raising the power-to-weight ratio to something approaching that of a warm hatchback.”
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Car
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Its 100-ish mile range basically restricts it to short-haul commuting duties but, unlike the Honda e, it’s affordable enough for that to not be deal breaker. You could have one as a second car. Plus, it’s still just as much fun.”
Author: Luke Wilkinson
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Electrifying.com
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“It’s not built for long journeys, despite claims of ECON mode being suitable for motorway journeys. But if you stick to the Super-N’s urban natural habitat, it’s pure joy. It’s small enough to dodge potholes without breaching any lane lines and can be parked on a postage stamp thanks to its tiny footprint.”
Author: Lucas Cochrane
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Evo
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Honda’s small electric car is a charmer with genuine talent to give it appeal beyond its quirky design.”
Author: Antony Ingram
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Parkers
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“This little Honda is a great addition to the rapidly expanding electric city car segment. It’s right up there on the podium, making mincemeat of competitors such as the BYD Dolphin Surf, Dacia Spring and Leapmotor T03. If you’re looking for a small EV, it should be on your shopping list.”
Author: Luke Wilkinson
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The Independent
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“The Honda Super-N is tiny, clever, hugely charming and sensational value, proving Japan does have an answer to cheap Chinese cars. Whether I could live with the Super-N’s hard ride is another matter, but there is something deeply likeable about this little electric Honda.”
Author: Steve Fowler
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The Times
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“It’s fine for many people looking for a second car — or a first car, perhaps — for local journeys, and those people will find themselves bombing around in something that puts a huge smile on their face, because the Super-N really is a tiny car that likes to be challenged on entertaining backroads.”
Author: Will Dron
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Top Gear
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“A cleverly packaged and efficient little EV, that also happens to have some proper character.”
Author: Greg Potts
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
No safety rating
As of August 2026, the Honda Super-N has not been assessed by Euro NCAP. Honda says this is a low-volume model the city car is unlikely to ever be crash-tested.
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
As of August 2026, the Honda Super-N has not been assessed 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 Super-N is likely to score very highly in Green NCAP testing if and when it 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 | 128 miles | C |
| Electrical efficiency | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| EV models | 4.3 m/KWh | B |
| Insurance group | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| All models | 27 | C |
The Honda Super-N is a relatively affordable car to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.
The car’s electrical efficiency (the EV equivalent of miles per gallon) of 4.3m/KWh is excellent, which is to be expected of a city car of this size. The car’s average battery range of 128 miles is by no means impressive, but it will handle commutes around town with no issue provided its regularly plugged in at home.
The running cost surprise comes on the insurance front. The car is predicted to sit in a middling insurance bracket, making it more expensive to insure on average than many larger family-focused EVs.
Reliability rating
Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
No reliability rating
As of August 2026, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Honda Super-N 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 Honda, we’ll publish the results here.
Warranty rating
New car warranty information for the Honda Super-N
| Overall rating | C | 49% |
| New car warranty duration | 3 years |
| New car warranty mileage | 90,000 miles |
| Battery warranty duration | 8 years |
| Battery warranty mileage | 100,000 miles |
Honda’s new car warranty is slightly better than average, and better than rival brands in a similar price bracket as the Super-N.
The duration is three years, with a limit of 90,000 miles. In addition to the standard new car warranty, this pint-sized EV has an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty for the battery components.
Recalls
Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the Honda Super-N
As of April 2026, we are not aware of any DVSA vehicle safety recalls affecting the Honda Super-N. However, recall information is updated 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 Honda dealer.
Similar cars
If you’re looking at a new or used Honda Super-N, you might also be interested in these alternatives
Current models: BYD Dolphin Surf | Dacia Spring | Fiat 500e | Hyundai Inster | Leapmotor T03
Discontinued models: SEAT Mii Electric | Skoda Citigo-e | Volkswagen e-Up
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