The Best New UK EV… and Europe & America Can't Have It...!

TL;DR

The Honda e:N Super is a lightweight sub-£20,000 Japanese K-car-inspired EV sold only in right-hand-drive markets like the UK, Australia, and Japan.

Key Points

• 1.The Honda e:N Super is an ultra-lightweight EV at just 1,097 kg. Most EVs weigh 1.8–2 tonnes, making this car exceptionally light for its class and ideal as a nimble city vehicle.
• 2.Europe and the US are excluded because it's right-hand-drive only. Available in Japan, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, the host jokes it's rare for the UK to get an exclusive cool EV before France and Germany.
• 3.Key specs remain unconfirmed ahead of a July 2026 sale date. Battery size, chemistry, range, and exact price are all unannounced, though Honda has confirmed the price will be sub-£20,000.
• 4.The car features 'magic seats,' wide-opening doors, and clever front charging port. Rear seats fold fully flat for large boot space, the seat base lifts for extra storage, and a front-mounted charge port means it can reach chargers on either side without repositioning.
• 5.A 'boost mode' jumps power from 47 kW (63 hp) to 70 kW (94 hp) with simulated gear sounds. Steering-wheel paddles switch between regen control in normal mode and simulated 7-speed gear changes in boost mode, adding a sporty driving experience.