Honda N-One e can power your home, charges in 30 mins, launches in Japan this September

Honda has officially unveiled the N-One e:, its smallest electric vehicle to date. This compact EV is an electric version of the petrol-powered N-One kei car and will go on sale in Japan in September 2025.A prototype was first shown at the Goodwood Festival of Speed earlier this year, and the model is also set to be showcased at the IAA in Munich.
The N-One e: features a boxy, retro-inspired design with a high roof, circular headlamps, closed grille with an integrated charging port, and a compact length of around 3,400 mm.
Inside, it has a simple cabin with physical buttons, a rotary volume dial, a smartphone shelf, and 50:50 folding rear seats for added luggage space. A button-operated one-pedal driving mode is also included.

The car is expected to use the same electric powertrain as the Honda N-Van e:, delivering 63 bhp and 162 Nm of torque via a single front motor and powered by a 29.6 kWh battery

It is expected to offer a range of about 270 km (WLTP), slightly higher than the N-Van e:’s 245 km due to its smaller size. Fast charging at 50 kW DC allows a full charge in around 30 minutes.

A standout feature is its Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) and Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) capability, enabling the N-One e: to power household devices or charge external equipment during outages. To use this, customers must purchase a dedicated adapter from Honda’s accessory catalogue, which also includes optional items like a battery level LED indicator and a sporty stripe kit.

Globally, Honda is adjusting its electrification strategy. Originally targeting 30% EV sales by 2030, the company now plans to introduce 13 new hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) models by that year in response to a slowdown in EV adoption.

Honda still aims for EVs and fuel-cell EVs (FCEVs) to make up 40% of global sales by 2030, with a goal of over 2 million EV units sold annually. This includes the upcoming “Honda 0 Series” featuring advanced AI-driven semiconductor technology.

In India, Honda has confirmed it will launch a battery electric vehicle in the next fiscal year. This is expected to be a new SUV designed specifically for the local market, rather than an EV version of the Elevate. Honda also highlighted the continuing relevance of hybrid technology for India.

While the N-One e: is not expected to launch in the United States or India, its compact, urban-focused design could influence future EV models tailored for densely populated markets like India.