Honda Super-ONE: Small Electric Car with 95 HP Boost Mode

Honda is launching a small electric car called the Super-ONE in Japan. Sales begin on May 22, with a price of 3,390,200 yen—roughly $21,600 or 1.54 million rubles. It’s a city car in size and concept, but Honda clearly aimed to make it more than just a thrifty battery-powered box.

The Super-ONE is based on the N-ONE e, but gets a 40 mm wider track, special fenders, an aerodynamic body kit, and a more stable chassis setup. It weighs in at 1,090 kg, and the wide tires and 1,345 mm track are meant to boost cornering confidence.

The key feature is a BOOST mode. In normal driving, the electric motor delivers 47 kW (about 64 hp), but in BOOST mode output jumps to 70 kW—around 95 hp. For a small EV, that’s no longer a boring number. Honda also adds a virtual 7-speed transmission with simulated shifts and an artificial engine sound inside the cabin.

Range on the WLTC cycle is 274 km. A regular charge takes about 4.5 hours, while a quick charge needs roughly 30 minutes. Through an external Honda Power Supply Connector adapter, the car can output up to 1,500 W—enough for household appliances on the go.

Standard equipment includes a 9-inch Honda CONNECT with Google display, a Bose audio system, and the Honda SENSING suite with adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, and collision mitigation. The Super-ONE isn’t trying to be the cheapest EV. Instead, it sells the idea of a small city car where the driver doesn’t feel they bought mere economy transport.