Peter Lyon
May 15, 2025
Honda has just debuted its first-ever electric vehicle (EV) in Malaysia. The brand-new Honda e:N1, a Chinese-made battery electric vehicle (BEV), has been introduced by Honda Malaysia at a starting price os RM149,900.
The e:N1 is based on Honda’s new e:N Architecture F, which is said to offer a unique experience for EVs—whatever that means—while boasting similar lines to the HR-V crossover.
The dimensions of the e:N1 are 4,380 mm in length, 1,790 mm in width, and 1,592 mm in height. These dimensions are nearly the same as those of the regular HR-V, although the e:N1 has a lower ground clearance at 142 mm.
Design highlights feature a rear light bar connecting the tail lights, a closed-off front grille with a front charge lid and a new font with a spread-letter ‘Honda’ emblem across the tailgate. Other standard exterior features include 18-inch dual tone alloy wheels, “Heart Beat” charging indicators positioned above the front grille, and LED headlights and full width LED tail lights.
e:N1 employs news Honda badging
Alongside with the e:N1 we are seeing the introduction of a new BEV identity with a white Honda badge that symbolizes electrification. This new Honda emblem will be imprinted throughout the car on car keys, the steering wheel badge, and digital cluster.
Inside, the cabin employs a 15.1-inch central infotainment display mounted vertically on the dashboard. It features a three-layer setup with each layer displaying different contents where the first layer features a clock, navigation, Apple Carplay and Android Auto, and a reverse camera, while the second layer employs vehicle settings, power flow, audio, and an EV Menu.
The e:N Architecture F, which stands for front-wheel drive, is the foundation upon which the Honda e:N1 is based. Internally, it differs greatly from a typical HR-V and has a battery created in partnership with CATL.
The e:N1 is said to offer 500 kms of range in the NEDC scale but expect around 420 in the real world. When it comes to charging, the e:N1 can handle up to 78 kW of DC charging and 10 kW of AC charging. It will take about six hours to fully charge the automobile using AC, and it will only take fifty minutes to charge it from 30% to 80% using DC up to 78 kW. Additionally, the shift pedals behind the steering wheel let you manually modify the three regenerative braking settings.
The Honda e:N1 will be receiving the full Honda Sensing suite of advanced driver assistance system (ADAS). Exclusive to this car is the introduction of a Blind Spot Information (BSI) system and the Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM) system.
CARLIST THOUGHTS
The e:N1 is a smart-looking electric SUV that offers competitive range, a classy interior with a large infotainment screen, up-to-date safety systems, quick charging, and a reasonable price.
