Honda has unveiled three new electric cars at the Shanghai Auto Show, with two of them being pre-production prototypes. The e:NP2 and the e:NS2 prototypes offer a preview of Honda’s upcoming electric vehicles, specifically designed for the Chinese market. Both models are said to provide customers with new value and offer enhanced dynamics, technology, and style.
The new Honda electric vehicles showcase the company’s new design language, characterized by sharp edges and flat surfaces. Honda describes the two prototypes as offering “unique driving pleasure that enables the driver to enjoy a sense of oneness with the vehicle.” This suggests that the interior will offer a much nicer experience than we’re used to expecting from Honda. The company’s new Honda Connect 4.0 system will also offer advanced features, but the details are still kept under wraps.
Looking at the two models, we can see that they’re almost identical, with the only differences being the headlights and taillights. This approach isn’t new for Honda, as the e:NP1 and e:NS1 are both based on the HR-V model and are hard to tell apart. The company has not shared any details about the powertrains or batteries, but we know that both EVs will go on sale in China next year.
The third vehicle showcased by Honda was the e:N SUV Concept, which looks very different from the controversial design study from last year, despite using the same name. The e:N SUV looks pleasantly boring, with thin headlights and rising body lines. It’s not a bad-looking SUV at all, and it will be the first Honda to be built on an EV-dedicated platform.
The e:N SUV is the first of a completely new generation of Honda electric cars, and it’s essential for the company. Honda promises new levels of “joy of driving” as well as some clever AI-powered solutions. The company plans to introduce ten new electric cars in China by 2027 and sell only EVs by 2035 in that market. This move aligns with China’s plan to phase out gas-powered vehicles and focus on electric vehicles.
