Honda Super-N Electric City Car Priced from £18,995 with Orders Opening 22 June

Honda has confirmed pricing for its smallest electric car, and the headline number is the one that will get shoppers talking. The new Honda Super-N goes on sale in Great Britain from £18,995, with order books opening on 22 June. That places it among the most affordable new electric cars on the UK market and gives buyers a genuine small-car alternative to the growing wave of compact EVs arriving from rival brands.

The Super-N is built around Honda’s long-running N-Series of Japanese kei-cars, a family of tiny city vehicles known for squeezing surprising amounts of space into a very small footprint. Honda has taken that packaging know-how and applied it to a fully electric drivetrain, then added a layer of character that the company hopes will set the car apart from the typical budget runabout.

A Modern Nod to the City Turbo II

Honda has been open about where the Super-N draws its inspiration. The car takes visual and emotional cues from the City Turbo II, the pocket-sized hot hatch from the 1980s that built a cult following for its eager performance and cheeky styling. The new EV carries that spirit forward with a compact, upright shape and a focus on fun rather than outright practicality alone.

The link to the past continues inside. The cabin features distinctive blue highlights that pay homage to the original City Turbo II, while ambient lighting bathes the dashboard in a cool blue glow. Select the car’s performance setting and that lighting shifts to a bold purple, a small theatrical touch designed to make the driving experience feel like an event rather than a chore. Honda says the chassis and suspension have been tuned on British roads, which should help the car deal with the broken surfaces and tight corners that define so much UK driving.

BOOST Mode and a Simulated Seven-Speed Gearbox

The Super-N’s most unusual feature is its BOOST Mode. Pressing it unlocks extra power and brings in a simulated seven-speed transmission, complete with an artificial engine note delivered through Honda’s Active Sound Control system. The idea is to give the instant response of an electric motor while restoring some of the emotional connection that many drivers feel they lose when they move away from a petrol engine.

Power comes from a compact e-Axle producing up to 70kW, which works out at roughly 94bhp. That is modest on paper, but in a car this small and light it should feel lively around town and perfectly capable on faster roads. The combination of a simulated gearbox and a synthetic soundtrack is a clear attempt to make an entry-level EV feel engaging, an approach that mirrors what brands such as Hyundai and Abarth have tried with their own electric performance models.

Space, Sound and Standard Equipment

Because it is based on Honda’s kei-car expertise, the Super-N is designed to deliver more usable interior space than its tiny exterior dimensions suggest. Honda points to versatile packaging and a flexible cabin that should make the car practical for everyday city life, from the daily commute to the weekly shop.

The standard specification is more generous than the price might imply. Every Super-N comes with a Bose sound system using eight speakers, including a 20cm subwoofer designed specifically to fit under the boot floor for a deeper bass response. Smartphone users are well catered for too, with both wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto fitted as standard. The bespoke seats have been shaped for greater support and comfort, rounding out a cabin that aims to feel a cut above the usual budget-EV fare.

Buyers can personalise the car with a range of exterior colours, headlined by the signature Boost Violet Pearl, a shade Honda says is inspired by the electrical intensity of a lightning bolt. A two-tone finish adds a contrasting gloss black roof panel and rear spoiler, and several body graphic option packs are available for those who want their Super-N to stand out further.

Where the Super-N Sits in the Budget EV Market

At £18,995, the Super-N undercuts a large slice of the small electric car class. The cheapest new EVs in the UK, such as the Dacia Spring and Leapmotor T03, still sit below it, but the Super-N arrives well under popular rivals such as the Renault 5 E-Tech, the Citroen e-C3 and the Hyundai Inster, which typically start in the low-to-mid £20,000s. For buyers who have been waiting for a small EV with a bit more personality, the Honda lands at a tempting point in the range.

Honda has not confirmed full battery range or charging figures for the UK car in this announcement, so those details will be worth checking before ordering. What is clear is the price, the on-sale date and the intent. With order books opening on 22 June, the Super-N gives city drivers an affordable electric option that tries to bring some of the fun of Honda’s compact petrol cars from decades past into the electric era.