Honda reveals the Niro rivalling e:Ny1 electric SUV

Honda has revealed its second all-electric car, and it’s a very different machine to the styish but flawed e city car. 

The bizarrely-named e:Ny1 is 4,390mm long, making it a competitor to cars like the big selling Kia Niro EV, Hyundai Kona and Vauxhall Mokka-e. 

The all-new bodywork features white ‘H’ badges on the nose, wheel centre caps and steering wheel which will be used on all future Honda electric models. 

Under the body is a 68.8kWh battery giving 256-miles of official WLTP range That is almost double that of Honda’s e. Honda also doesn’t quote the charging figures, but says the e:NY1 can get from 10-80% in 45 minutes on a public charger. Which, given the size of the battery, would mean between 80-90kW DC.

Don't be fooled by the hidden door handles - this is a five door car

The single motor produces 201bhp and 228lb ft of torque, with drive going to the front wheels. There are no other power or battery options planned. 

Prices have yet to be announced, but it is expected the Honda will be cost more than its similarly sized rivals, with the lowest priced versions costing in excess of £40,000. 

The car goes on sale in the UK in the summer of 2023.

The dashboard is topped by a 15.1-inch touchscreen