Honda has officially opened the preorder books for the Honda Super-One in Japan. It’s been a while since we spied this little EV at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, but it’s officially hitting the market in late May.
The not-quite-kei car (it’s a bit too wide to fall under the category) aims to balance the benefits of an electric city car with a fun, engaging drive, both in terms of looks and feel. It sits low and wide, with the flared fenders doing a lot of work to give the impression of an agile hatch planted on the ground.
Weighing in at just 1,090 kg, it’s incredibly light especially for an EV. Honda also shares that the Super-One uses a slim battery design mounted within the center of the floor, along with other heavier components for a lower center of gravity. Cruising range is 274km, just enough for use in the city.
The motor makes around 63hp, right at the limit of kei-car regulations, but Boost Mode bumps that up to around 94hp. Not a lot of power on paper? Maybe. But when you remember the size and weight of this car, it suddenly sounds a lot more exciting. Definitely a good thing that the engineers didn’t force the Super-One to squeeze into kei regulations.
Speaking of Boost Mode, it does more than just unlock extra performance from the motor. It also simulates a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, complete with gear shifts that can be performed with the paddle shifters. The interior speakers also play imitation engine noises that match your speed.
Screen visuals take on a more sporty theme, complete with gauges for power level and battery temperatures, and even a simulated tachometer. Mood lighting also goes from a calm blue to a more energized purple.
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The deep purple finish seen in the promo shots is called Boost Violet Pearl, a new paint color designed especially for the Super-One. Honda says it’s inspired by blue jets, a rare natural phenomenon where atmospheric lightning shoots up towards outer space. Sounds cool, but I’m too busy thinking about how cool the car would look with gold rims.
So far, the Super-One has been confirmed as a global model, but only for right-hand-drive markets. Aside from Japan, that includes countries like Australia, the United Kingdom, and Thailand. Never say never, but manage your expectations on this pocket rocket making a local appearance.
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