Car type Electric range Wallbox charge time Fast charge time Electric 127-136 miles 5hrs (0-100%, 7.4kW) 30mins (10-80%, 100kW)

The Honda e was a hotly anticipated car ever since its appearance in concept form set pulses racing. Its blend of retro styling and cutting-edge technology meant expectations were high when it finally arrived in 2020.

Aimed squarely at the MINI Electric and other city-faring electric runarounds, the Honda e is all about desirability. Its styling is reminiscent of models from Honda’s past, but with a pleasingly futuristic, rounded-off finish; inside, there’s a 1970s retro-futuristic appeal that’s hard not to fall in love with.

Along with the MINI Electric, other rivals include the Renault ZOE – which has nearly double the driving range and a bit more interior space for a similar price – and the Skoda Citigoᵉ iV, which is much more basic but significantly cheaper.

Two versions of the Honda e are offered. The entry-level car gets 134bhp; prices start at just under £27,000 after the government grant, while the Honda e Advance gets its electric motor tweaked up to 152bhp and costs around £2,000 more. As of June 2020, customers can register to reserve their cars with a refundable £800 deposit; deliveries will start later in the year.



Sit inside the Honda e and it’s clear how the price might be justified. The interior is a spectacular, retro-themed affair that’s packed with technology – and a lot of screens.