One of the cutest electric cars, the Honda Urban EV Concept, is destined for production ─ and we are pleased as punch.

There are fast electric cars, desirable electric cars and affordable-ish electric cars, but nothing that really caters for those who want an electrified retro hatchback. Enter the Honda Urban EV Concept. Check out the Honda e review here.

First unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show and now doing its thing in Geneva, the Honda Urban EV Concept is a pint-sized, two-door electric supermini with various retro styling nods, including circular headlights of the LED variety and arch-filling multi-spoke alloys.

The Japanese manufacturer says the concept, 'sets the direction for the technology and design that will appear on a future battery electric Honda production model', and that the production car will be introduced to Europe in late 2019.

Inside the deliberately lounge-esque cabin is a mix of new and old design, with angular grey bench seats taking us back multiple decades while the wide touchscreen display quickly brings you back to the present. There are also screens in the doors that act as door mirrors.

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A key highlight of the Honda Urban EV Concept is its resemblance to retro classics such as the original VW Golf. It won't smell like one though, because it will be propelled by an electric motor of an undiclosed power output.

Speaking of vague, just about every important figure such as the range and battery capacity is currently unknown, but Honda did say it will be shorter than a Jazz, designed for inner-city cruising and able to seat four, with access provided by reverse-opening doors.

The Honda Automated Network Assistant (HANA) will also feature, providing all your digital voice-activated needs. On the off chance you find pressing buttons too much hassle or too attention-sapping, that is.

Because normal doors are too boring for this particular Honda Because normal doors are too boring for this particular Honda

Without knowing how much of the Honda Urban EV Concept will filter down into the production car makes it hard to judge how well it will be received, but the ingredients are there. At the very least it looks great and, given its dinky proportions, is hardly likely to be that expensive.

It would certainly help Honda reduce the gap between itself and rival Nissan, which has taken the lead with its second-generation Leaf. The fact the announcement of production only took place six months after its unveiling is surely indicative of the urgency.

Priced right, Honda's electric supermini could be the eco-minded, modern-day equivalent of the retro hatchbacks that got most of us into cars. And given fewer young folk are wanting to pass their driving tests, that is hardly a bad thing.