Honda announced that its Honda e will be discontinued in January 2024. This car was officially released at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2019. It is positioned as a mini car and is one of the new cars launched by Honda to achieve 100% electric vehicle sales in Europe by 2025. At the auto show that year, this car was also very popular.
Of course, this does not mean that Honda’s transformation on the road to electrification is about to stop. Honda is currently focusing on hybrid models in Japan and other markets, and released Prologue at the Tokyo Motor Show. In China, in addition to HEV and PHEV hybrids, there are also Dongfeng Honda e:NS2 mass-produced versions, GAC Honda e:NP2, Lingxi, etc. built together with the joint venture company. In addition, Honda will launch a new pure electric vehicle at CES 2024.
Looking back at this car, Honda e basically continues the rounded shape of the concept car in appearance. The light groups on the body are mainly round elements, and the front and rear headlights are equipped with ring light rings, which has a distinctive personality. In addition, the production version also continues the practice of hidden door handles and replacing traditional rearview mirrors with cameras. Two 6-inch screens provide real-time images inside.
In terms of interior, the biggest feature is the use of a large-area LCD screen, which integrates various information and in-car entertainment functions. The largest ones are two 12.3-inch touch screens. The multi-function area of the steering wheel has buttons for cruise control, voice control, electric steering wheel heating, lane departure warning, etc.; the central control screen area displays more content, including options such as the remaining charging time, starting the air conditioner to warm up the battery, etc.
In terms of mobile phone interconnection and mobile services, the new car provides the My Honda+ smartphone application to maintain remote connection with the vehicle. It also provides functions including navigation, vehicle status, remote air conditioning control, safety monitoring, etc., as well as battery charging control for electric vehicles. Function.
In terms of power, the new car uses a high-power electric motor, providing two power versions with maximum power of 100 kilowatts (136Ps) and 113 kilowatts (154Ps) respectively, and a peak torque of 315 N·m. The battery capacity is 35.5kWh, and the fast charging function also allows charging to 80% capacity in 30 minutes. It can travel 220 kilometers after being fully charged. The new car uses rear-wheel drive, and the acceleration time from 0-100km/h is about 8 seconds.
