Honda e

The Honda is one of the best small cars on the market, regardless of powertrain. It looks like a concept car that’s made it to the road, and that’s largely because it is – much of its retro-inspired styling and impressive technology was first seen on the Urban EV show car in 2017.

The Honda e is powered by a single electric motor with either 134 or 152bhp depending on which variant you pick; neither is as fast as a BMW i3, but there’s still loads of fun to be had. The steering is light and natural, while the balance between body control and ride comfort is very well judged. It’s not a sports car, but the e is fun to drive nonetheless.

Elsewhere, an incredible array of infotainment screens dominate the car’s super-stylish interior, which looks like a 1970s vision of the future, complete with brown wood veneer and tweed-like fabric. The Honda leads the way in this department. It can only manage 127 to 136 miles on a charge, but it’s capable of 100kW charging, albeit in short bursts: an 80% charge should take about 30 minutes on a rapid charger.

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