Honda launches 2025 N-One e: in Japan; global markets soon?

We're looking at Honda’s first kei car that could possibly be offered officially outside Japan.

Honda has taken the wraps off the 2025 N-One e: It’s an all-electric reincarnation of the original retro-styled N-One hatchback that debuted in 2021.

Kei cars make a lot of sense in urban areas because of their size, but lately it’s been a challenge for manufacturers to create a small EV with respectable range. Fortunately, the Honda N-One e: delivers decent range for its size. Honda claims an all-electric range of up to 270 km on a single charge.

The N-One e: is not entirely built from scratch either. A gas-fed version also exists, and the two models are very similar in terms of exterior features. The only design element that sets the N-One e: apart is the front clip, which has the round LED headlights positioned lower to allow for a smoother-shaped hood, and the grille that has two charging ports.

Elsewhere, minor trim differences such as clear taillight lenses and a different set of wheels make the N-One e: more distinct from its gas-fed equivalent.

Inside, the N-One e:’s dashboard looks more angular than its gas-fed twin, with push-button gear selector and a large infotainment screen. The limited space was maximized for storage as there are shelves, pockets, and cupholders to put personal stuff in.

Honda has yet to reveal powertrain details. But with kei car regulations in place, the N-One e:’s electric motor should be putting out no more than the 64 PS limit. But the good thing is, Honda shared the N-One e:’s electric architecture is V2L and V2H capable (vehicle-to-load and vehicle-to-home), so you can power small appliances when needed.

Honda Super EV Concept

Honda already brought out the Super EV Concept at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, which looks like an N-One e: with a wide body kit, and they previously confirmed plans to launch a production model in the European market in the future.

Hopefully, the launch of the N-One e: in Japan means we could hear more from Honda in the coming months about the development of the global market version. Fingers crossed.