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Honda Launches Super‑N, a Kei‑Car‑Derived Electric Hot Hatch for the UK

The Super‑N packs a small battery and 50 kW charging into a light, low‑priced package that prioritises city agility over long range.

Overview

  • Honda has put the Super‑N on sale in the United Kingdom with a starting price of £18,995 and UK‑specific tuning and equipment.
  • The car uses a 29.6 kWh battery and a single front motor rated at 63 hp, with a Boost Mode that raises output to about 93 hp and shortens the 0–62 mph time.
  • Honda publishes a WLTP combined range of 128 miles and says city driving can reach about 199 miles, and the Super‑N accepts up to 50 kW DC charging with roughly a 10–80 percent top‑up in about 30 minutes.
  • First‑drive tests praise the Super‑N’s light weight and sharp city handling but record leisurely standard‑mode 0–60/0–62 sprints of roughly 14 seconds, a top speed near 84 mph, and constraints in cabin and motorway performance.
  • At roughly 3.4 metres long and about 1,097 kg, the Super‑N pairs compact packaging and surprising standard kit—9-inch infotainment, a 7‑inch driver display and an eight‑speaker Bose system—with clear trade‑offs that make it best suited to urban buyers and short trips rather than long motorway journeys.