Honda Super-N (2026) Review

Introduction

Honda is one of just a few carmakers which had zero electric vehicles in its portfolio following the withdrawal of the e:Ny1 and Honda e. But that all changed with the arrival of the Super-N.

This five-door, four-seater is engineered on the lightweight platform of the popular N Series ‘Kei’ car range that is sold in Japan. These cars almost have a cult following due to their size and ease of use.

Additionally, it takes its inspiration and pays homage to the 1983 City Turbo II, meaning the all-new Honda Super-N is a compact city hatchback that boasts a fun, funky design with stacks of character thrown in for good measure.

It offers a similar driving range to the discontinued Honda e, which was viewed as quite high-end, but the newcomer boasts a far lower entry price of just £18,995. It is sold in just one trim, called Advance, and the driving range between charges is okay-ish at 128 miles, increasing to 199 miles of city driving. It’s the sort of car owners will want to put their own personal stamp on and there are numerous packs to assist with this process.

The Super-N features a lightweight 29.6kWh battery with a compact e-Axle delivering 47kW. However, activate a steering-wheel BOOST button and that power output increases to 70kW and shaves more than 4.5 seconds off the 0-62mph sprint time.

We chose to test the car in signature Boost Violet Pearl, a shade that took its inspiration from a lightning bolt, to see if this compact Honda can seriously take on rivals from BYD, Renault, Citroen and many more.

What are the Pros and Cons of the Honda Super-N?

Pros: 

• Attractive pricing
• Ideal size for city life
• Retro design
• Clever ‘Magic Seats’ set-up
• Plenty of physical controls
• Nippy handling
• Funky design

Cons: 

• Ride is quite firm
• Plenty of quality rivals
• Limited range
• Small boot capacity
• No height adjustment on front passenger seat
• No sat nav
• Regenerative braking strengths revert to lowest setting as soon as you accelerate

What are the first impressions of the Honda Super-N?

Fun, funky and quirky are three words that perfectly capture the charm of the Honda Super-N. While its compact size makes it ideal for city driving, its surprisingly spacious cabin offers exceptional comfort and practicality. The distinctive exterior design adds to the character helping this little city car stand out from the crowd.

It’s certainly not flashy and looks quite upright, but it is eye-catching especially in its signature Boost Violet Pearl shade.

The car features a wide bumper with flared wheel arches, sill extensions and a gloss black grille that houses the concealed charging port. The circular LED headlamps take inspiration from the City Turbo II and we can just imagine someone adding some eyelashes to the mix!

At the rear, the bumper accentuates the car’s width and there is an F1-inspired single fog light, plus HONDA lettering on the tailgate. A rear spoiler helps to visually lengthen the roof, and there are air vents to assist with the aerodynamics, plus snazzy 15-inch alloy wheels featuring a two-tone finish.

The Super-N is available in colour shades called Platinum White Pearl, Crystal Black Pearl, Seabed Blue Pearl, Mono Grey and signature Boost Violet Pearl with the option of a two-tone upgrade that introduces a contrasting gloss black finish to the roof and rear spoiler.

What are the Honda Super-N’s key features?

A key factor on a city car is the clever use of space and Honda engineers and designers have excelled in that department. Despite its compact size, the interior is deceptively roomy and four adults could easily travel in comfort.

Honda Super-N is only sold in a single trim called Advance, but it is generously equipped with all the mod cons we ask for these days. We must mention the pitch perfect eight-speaker Bose audio system with a huge 20cm sub-woofer that has been designed to fit in a bespoke compartment beneath the boot floor. It is exceptionally high-end for this grade of city car and delivers concert hall sound quality.

A nine-inch touchscreen offers easy access to the many on-board features, including Bluetooth, a DAB radio, wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto and lots more besides, and there are clear readouts on the driver display panel, along with a simple climate control panel with proper physical controls.

And the vehicle features Honda’s traditional and highly-acclaimed Magic Seats set-up that allows the pair of rear seats to be either folded down completely flat, or in a tip-up formation which allows the seat cushions to be lifted up to transport taller items.

What’s the range and battery options with the Honda Super-N?

The Honda Super-N is sold with a thin and lightweight 29.6kWh battery that can deliver a combined driving range of 128 miles between charges. This increases to 199 miles of city driving where energy captured during braking helps to boost the battery.

How does the Honda Super-N drive and handle?

Powering the Honda Super-N is a 29.6kWh battery with a 47kW electric motor on the front axle. It can complete the 0-62mph dash in 14.5 seconds and has a top speed of 84mph. However, key to this car is the BOOST mode that increases the power output of the e-Axle to 70kW so it can fully unleash its potential. It sees the 0-62mph sprint time drop to 10.0 seconds and brings a whole lot of fun to proceedings.

This is a car that is engaging to drive on country lanes, and can sit comfortably at 70mph on dual carriageways. However, it’s in busier towns and villages where the Super-N is happiest. It boasts excellent driver visibility, can turn on a sixpence and, thanks to its tiny size, some sensors and a reversing camera, will squeeze into tight parking spaces with ease.

The steering wheel paddles can be used to adjust the strength of the regenerative braking, although rather annoyingly, it all re-sets to the lowest level as soon as you accelerate rather than holding your selected setting.

Additionally, there are a number of drive modes to explore and they are designed to maximise efficiency and enjoyment in differing environments. For example, there is Econ, which is ideal for driving longer distances as it offers restrained acceleration and deceleration so maximising battery efficiency. The City setting is designed for effortless driving in busy stop-and-go traffic and the one-pedal function is automatically activated. Normal mode is for general day-to-day routes, while Sport offers quicker acceleration. Finally, the BOOST mode that sees a power increase to 70kW and is the best setting for more engaging driving especially when faced with winding roads.

BOOST mode not only ups the ante with added power, it also introduces a simulated seven-speed transmission set-up, so the driver can use the paddles to flick through the gears and there is an Active Sound Control system that mimics the noise from a traditional engine – to a degree. In fact, the sound is quite convincing and far less whiny than some rivals.

The road-holding is confident and assured and it is a car that will make you smile, but we found the suspension set-up to be quite firm even though it has been tested and tuned for European roads. This becomes more noticeable on pitted road surfaces, of which there are unfortunately far too many. 

How quick can the Honda Super-N charge?

Charging the Honda Super-N is a simple enough process. Fast charging at a capacity of 50kW will see a quick 15 to 80 per cent boost in 30 minutes. But it will be more practical and cost-effective to use a work-based or home charger. If plugged into a 7.4kW wallbox, a 0-100 per cent charge takes four hours, dropping to three hours via an 11kW port.

Additionally, owners can use the MyHonda+ app to start or stop remote charging, or set timed schedules and send them to the car. This is handy for preconditioning purposes too so the cabin can be pre-cooled or heated prior to driving.

What are the day-to-day running costs with the Honda Super-N?

There is just one Honda Super-N model which costs £18,995, although that price will creep up if owners want to fully personalise their car. Owners will need to pay a heavily-subsidised first-year road tax bill of just £10, although this will increase to the standard charge of £200 after 12 months. But, as the Honda Super-N falls well below the government’s Expensive Car Supplement threshold of £50,000, there will be no additional taxation fees to pay.

Anyone considering the Super-N as a company car will see an attractive Benefit in Kind rating of four per cent. The insurance group ratings are yet to be announced. While it may prove impossible to avoid using public charges at times, it is far more cost-effective to use a home or work-based wallbox, which despite taking longer, is much cheaper.

Additionally, driving style and particularly the full use of regenerative braking and single-pedal driving whenever possible helps capture energy when slowing down. The Super-N has paddles to alter the strength of the regenerative braking so it’s worth exploring these functions.

The standard three-year warranty can be increased to eight years via a service-activated scheme, which is also transferable if the car is sold on.

What’s the cabin of the Honda Super-N like?

Rather than being luxurious, we would describe the interior of the Honda Super-N as functional. There are some hard-wearing surfaces, which is quite the norm in this type of car, but it still has oodles of charm.

Once again the distinctive blue highlights are a nod back to the City Turbo II, but with a modern slant. For example, the dashboard features a full-length blue pinstripe with stitching of the same shade on the steering wheel. A further blue ambient lighting strip stretches across half the dash and this changes to purple when the BOOST function is activated.

With sustainability in mind, the seats have been crafted from recycled materials but offer ample support and look snazzy with their mix of grey and blue upholstery. They are manually operated and offer heating settings along with the steering wheel. I did find the front passenger sits quite high and there is no facility to lower that seat, but it’s quite a minor gripe.

A nine-inch infotainment screen sits high in the middle of the dash and is very user-friendly and quick to respond to prods and taps. It is the access point to any wireless smartphone link-ups via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, along with the DAB radio, Bluetooth, a reversing camera, and the mighty BOSE audio system that really gives this car class-leading sound. There is no navigation system, but most people prefer to hook up their phone for that purpose these days.

All the heating and ventilation functions are housed in a dedicated panel with physical controls – making everyday adjustments easy on the move. Behind the steering wheel is a seven-inch driver display with all the important numbers such as range, speed and battery charge levels. This display gains a rev counter when the BOOST mode is being used.

How practical is the Honda Super-N?

The Honda Super-N may be a compact A-segment car, but it’s deceptively spacious inside. Measuring just 3,599mm in length, it’s easy to park, particularly thanks to the front and rear parking sensors, and you also get a reversing camera.

The five-door hatchback is 1,573mm across, 1,608mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2,520mm. Those figures may not mean much, but they translate into a well-sized cabin with ample leg, head and shoulder room for four adults. We should add that the Honda Super-N is a designated four-seater.

The pair of rear seats –named Magic Seats – are versatile as they can be folded completely flat or the cushions can be lifted to create a deeper storage area, ideal for an e-scooter or to stand up a set of golf clubs.

The boot is accessed via a manual tailgate and can hold 162 litres of luggage which is ample space for the weekly supermarket run. Drop the pair of rear seats and that capacity increases to 967 litres, but with the wide-opening tailgate, we reckon you could get a washing machine in the back.

There is no frunk space beneath the bonnet, but there is a small storage area under the boot floor, along with a number of handy compartments scattered throughout the car. These include a glovebox, single seat back pocket, a dashboard tray, a total of five cup or bottle holders in the dash and doors, plus two front USB-C ports.

How safe is the Honda Super-N?

The Honda Super-N has not yet been tested for its Euro NCAP safety rating, but owners can take reassurance from the impressive list of safety features and driver assistance aids that are fitted as standard on the car.

It is the first Honda of this size to feature advanced post-collision mitigation braking system and boasts all the renowned features that the Honda SENSING technology brings to the mix to help protect the driver, passengers and other road users.

Features include collision mitigation braking with forward collision warning system, traffic sign recognition, traffic jam assist, low speed brake function and front and rear collision throttle control, adaptive cruise control, road departure mitigation system, lane keep assist, plus a full suite of airbags.

And, like other Honda models, the body design features a number of front frame structures to absorb and deflect the energy from a frontal collision. There is also a strong frame surrounding the battery pack.

Can I choose optional extras with the Honda Super-N?

The Honda Super-N is the type of car owners will undoubtedly want to personalise and there are a number of options available. These include a Super-N Style Pack, costing £695, that further enhances the quirky design of the car with matte grey centre stripe decals for the bonnet, roof and tailgate spoiler. There are side stripes in Starry Silver and unique Style Pack floor mats.

A Black Emblem Pack is a £305 optional extra and this concentrates on the finer details, such as a black chrome finish to the ‘H’ badge on the front of the car and the rear Honda logo.

Also available are the snazzy floor mats as a stand-alone option costing £295, a boot tray at £135 and two-tone roof for £300.

What are the main rivals to the Honda Super-N?

The A-segment is becoming a competitive arena these days and the Honda Super-N will be facing off against the likes of the Citroen e:C3, Renault Twingo, BYD Dolphin Surf, Fiat 500e, Dacia Spring and Leapmotor T03, amongst others.

What’s the final verdict on the Honda Super-N?

Ask any die-hard Honda fan to sum up the brand and they would likely mention its reputation for reliability, practicality and safety, but also vehicles that attract a premium price. The Super-N bucks that trend with its attractive £18,995 starting price. And for that, owners get an impressive level of standard features for the money.

There will be a certain amount of criticism about the limited driving range, but remember this is primarily a city car and the average daily commute is well below 30 miles, so the 128-mile range (199 in city driving) should be ample for a lot of people.

If you are expecting a high-performance car, then this is not for you. But it does deliver on so many counts. It’s easy to drive, so anyone switching from a Honda Jazz to an EV will be right at home with the Super-N. Additionally, it’s spacious, versatile and packed with easy-to-use technology.

Plus it is genuinely fun to drive and the BOOST setting, with all its gadgetry, adds to the enjoyment levels. We loved it.

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