Just a few months back, we were given the chance to try out the Honda e:N1 at the Honda R&D Proving Ground in Tochigi, Japan. At the time, Honda merely had a prototype, a few units of which we drove across a short track.
The prototypes are now behind us, it seems, as Honda has now officially rolled out the first production units of its first-ever electric SUV from its factory at the Rojana Industrial Park in the Prachinburi Province. Honda now becomes the first major Japanese automotive brand to produce EVs in Thailand.
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Honda didn’t disclose any specs yet whatsoever, but it did confirm that launch details will be released soon. We’ll probably receive more information closer to that supposed launch.
That being said, we do have an idea of what we might be getting. The e:N1 is like an electric clone of the HR-V, so at least in terms of interior layout, we’re quite familiar. The differences, of course, can be found under the hood.
The e:N1 prototype is powered by a 68.8kWh battery with an electric motor up front. Said motor produces 201hp and 310Nm of torque. Honda estimates more than 400km of range in just a single charge.
No word yet either if this will make its way to the Philippines, but seeing as Honda Cars Philippines sources its vehicles from Thailand, we don’t see why not. Stoked for this one? You can read more about our first impressions by clicking these blue words.
First-ever Honda e:N1 rolls off the production line:
