Honda Super-One EV just dropped something exciting at the Japan Mobility Show 2025—the Super-One Prototype, a compact electric vehicle that’s equal parts adorable and adrenaline-pumping. If you’ve been waiting for an EV that doesn’t sacrifice fun for efficiency, this pint-sized powerhouse might be your answer.
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What Makes the Honda Super-One Special?
Picture this: a compact EV designed to transform everyday mobility into an exciting and uplifting experience. That’s Honda’s vision with the Super-One, and they’re not playing around.
The name itself tells a story. “Super-ONE” represents Honda’s aspiration to create a vehicle that transcends conventional norms and standards (“super”) and delivers customer value unique only to Honda (“one and only”). Bold claim? Maybe. But Honda’s track record suggests they might just pull it off.
Design That Demands Attention
This isn’t your typical boring EV box. The Super-One Prototype is based on the N-One e: kei EV, but Honda has injected serious personality into it. The vehicle’s striking exterior design is typified by its distinctive wide stance, blister bumpers, and eye-catching aero ducts.
Despite its compact dimensions—under 3.4 metres in length while still squeezing in a 5-door layout—the Super-One looks ready to dominate city streets. Those flared fenders aren’t just for show; they house wider tires that promise improved handling and stability.
Boost Mode: Where EVs Get Exciting
Here’s where Honda gets creative. The Super-One features an exclusive “Boost Mode” that’s basically a fun button for grown-ups. Boost Mode increases the power output to enable the power unit to fully unleash its performance potential.
But it gets better. Honda synchronizes a simulated 7-speed transmission that reproduces the gearshift feel of a traditional multi-gear transmission with an Active Sound Control system that produces powerful “virtual” engine sound inside the cabin. Yes, you read that right—Honda’s making an EV that feels and sounds like a sports car.
Key Specifications at a Glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Platform | N Series Kei car lightweight platform |
| Body Style | 5-door compact hatchback |
| Length | Under 3.4 meters (Kei car spec) |
| Special Mode | Boost Mode with simulated shifting |
| Sound System | Active Sound Control with engine simulation |
| Launch Date | 2026 (Japan first) |
| Markets | Japan, UK, Asia, Oceania |
Testing and Development
Honda hasn’t been sitting in a lab dreaming this up. The Super-ONE Prototype has undergone extensive testing on various road surfaces and under diverse climate conditions in Japan, the UK, and other countries across Asia.
The car even made a splash at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025 in July, where the Super EV Concept showcased powerful driving performance on the iconic hill climb course.
Where and When Can You Get It?
Honda is planning to launch the production model based on the Super-ONE Prototype in Japan starting in 2026, followed by other regions with strong demand for compact EVs, such as the U.K. and various Asian countries.
Here’s an interesting detail: The production model will retain its Super-One moniker across the markets it is sold, save for the UK, where it will be called the Super-N.
The Interior Experience
Step inside and you’ll find surprisingly heavily bolstered sports seats with white, grey, and blue trim to make it feel more interesting as well as keep the driver in place. The cabin may be tiny, but Honda has prioritized a driver-focused experience that doesn’t compromise on style.
Why This Matters
In a world where EVs often feel sterile and disconnected, Honda is betting that drivers still crave emotion and engagement. The Super-One isn’t trying to be the longest-range EV or the fastest-charging model. Instead, it’s focused on bringing joy back to daily driving.
The Super-ONE Prototype stimulates the driver’s senses—including visual and auditory senses, as well as a tactile sensation of acceleration and vibration—and offers a new “joy of driving” EVs.
Final Thoughts
The Honda Super-One represents a refreshing approach to electric mobility. While other manufacturers chase range numbers and tech gimmicks, Honda is asking a simpler question: Can an EV make you smile?
With its sporty design, innovative Boost Mode, and commitment to driver engagement, the Super-One might just prove that small electric cars can be seriously fun. Whether you’re navigating Tokyo’s narrow streets or London’s traffic, this tiny hot hatch promises to make every commute feel like an adventure.
Stay tuned for 2026—this little Honda could be the EV that changes everything.
