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The Honda Super-N is one of the most interesting small electric cars to arrive in the UK. Compact, quirky and clearly inspired by Japanese kei car design, the Super-N is built for drivers who want an electric car that feels easy to live with, simple to park and a bit more characterful than the average city EV.
With prices starting from £18,995, it offers a 128-mile WLTP in mixed driving conditions, or 140 miles real world range; sounds unheard of for EVs, the real world range being higher than the WLTP!?
Anyway, the Honda Super-N could be a strong option for commuters, urban drivers and employees looking at electric car salary sacrifice.
What is the Honda Super-N?
The Honda Super-N is a fully electric compact hatchback designed for city living and everyday use, with a range of 199 WLTP for city driving.
It’s small on the outside, but Honda has tried to make it feel practical inside, with four seats, a high driving position and the brand’s clever Magic Seats system. That means it should suit drivers who want something compact without giving up too much flexibility.
It also has a more playful side. The Super-N includes a BOOST Mode, simulated gear shifts and enhanced driving sounds, giving it a slightly sportier personality and a more manual driving experience than you might expect from a small electric car.
Honda Super-N Versions and Specs
Honda lists the Super-N from £18,995 in Great Britain.
There are currently two versions shown by Honda UK (Both with the same specs):
| Specification | Honda Super-N |
|---|---|
| Power | 47kW, rising to 70kW in BOOST Mode |
| Torque | 162Nm |
| 0- 62 mph | 14.51 seconds |
| Top speed | 83mph |
From what we can see, the only difference between the versions is the two-tone roof for £300 extra. Other than that, the models seem identical.
Honda Super-N vs Honda e: key differences
| Area | Honda Super-N | Honda e |
|---|---|---|
| UK availability | New model, available in Great Britain | Discontinued in Europe |
| Starting price | From £18,995 | From £26,660 at UK launch |
| Battery | 29.6kWh | 35.5kWh |
| WLTP range | 128 miles combined, up to 199 miles city | Up to 137 miles WLTP, depending on version/wheels |
| Power | 47kW, rising to 70kW in BOOST Mode | 100kW or 113kW |
| Torque | 162Nm | 315Nm |
| 0-62mph | 14.51 seconds | 9.0 seconds or 8.3 seconds |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Length | 3,599mm | 3,895mm |
| Boot space seats up | 162 litres | 171 litres |
| Character | Affordable, practical, kei car-inspired city EV | Premium, tech-led, retro-futuristic city EV |
The big difference is price and positioning.
The Honda e was a more premium small EV. It was clever, stylish and much quicker, but it was also expensive for a car with limited range. The Super-N takes a different route. It is smaller, lighter, less powerful, more affordable, but a little more swag than the Honda e was, with Honda clearly aiming it at everyday drivers who want a fun electric car without a premium price tag.
The Super-N specs look a little bit lacklustre when compared to their retired Honda e; however, with the nearly £7,000 saving, you can expect performance to be cut in line with the price. Surprisingly, the range has barely been changed, with a small 10-mile reduction in the Super-N.
Charging the Honda Super-N
The Honda Super-N is marketed primarily as a city transporter, so its relatively short range is less of a drawback than it might initially seem. Along with the quick charging in 30 minutes using a 50kW rapid charger, the Honda may be the ultimate city commuter.
Honda says the front-mounted charging port is designed for better accessibility, but as a religious reverse parker, I beg to differ.
Performance and BOOST Mode
The Super-N knows its limitations. It isn’t trying to go toe-to-toe with the likes of Porsche or other performance behemoths. Instead, Honda seems focused on delivering the most enjoyable driving experience it can at this price point.
A big part of that is Honda’s S+ Shift technology, which simulates gear changes and engine sounds to give the electric Super-N a little more character and make it feel more engaging behind the wheel.
Then there’s BOOST mode. Engage it, and power jumps from 47kW to 70kW, with S+ Shift coming into play to make the most of that extra performance. It might not turn the Super-N into a supercar, but that’s not really the point; it’s about making a small, affordable EV genuinely fun to drive.
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Interior, Practicality and Technology
The Super-N comes with a good few features some of which are:
- Honda SENSING safety technology
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Rear-view camera
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 9-inch Honda CONNECT touchscreen
- BOSE premium audio system
- Adaptive cruise control
- Honda Magic Seats
- My Honda+ app connectivity
Is the Honda Super-N good for salary sacrifice?
This might sound a little biased coming from us, but electric cars and salary sacrifice are a pretty natural pairing.
With 0g/km CO₂ emissions, fully electric cars currently sit in the lowest Benefit-in-Kind tax band. For the 2026/27 tax year, that means a 4% BiK rate, considerably lower than most petrol or diesel alternatives. Combine that with the Income Tax and National Insurance savings of salary sacrifice, and the numbers can become very appealing.
Cost is still one of the biggest concerns for drivers thinking about making the switch to electric. With the Super-N positioned at the more affordable end of the EV market, it could provide a great entry point for someone looking to test the electric waters without jumping straight into a more expensive model.
Financially, then, the Super-N could make a lot of sense through salary sacrifice. But there’s another question you need to ask: does it actually suit your lifestyle?
If you regularly cover long motorway distances, its relatively short range could become frustrating, and there are plenty of longer-range EVs that may be better suited to the job.
But if most of your driving consists of commuting, school runs and shorter local journeys, the Super-N could be something of a glass slipper – small, affordable and just the right fit.
Final thoughts
The Honda Super-N isn’t going to win any range or performance wars, but that’s part of its charm. Honda seems to understand exactly what this car is supposed to be.
It’s small, distinctive, well equipped and, with prices starting below £20,000, it’s considerably more accessible than the Honda e it effectively follows. The 128-mile combined range will rule it out for some drivers, but for commuting, school runs and everyday local journeys, it makes much more sense.
Add in the tax advantages available to electric cars through salary sacrifice, and the Super-N becomes an interesting proposition for employees looking for an affordable way into an EV.
It won’t be the right electric car for everyone. But if your lifestyle fits within its limitations, the Honda Super-N could be one of the most interesting small EVs to arrive in the UK, and it looks pretty cool.
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FAQs
The Honda Super-N has a 128-mile WLTP combined range and up to 199 miles of WLTP city range.
Honda says the Super-N can charge from 15% to 80% in around 30 minutes using a 50kW DC charger.
The Honda Super-N starts from £18,995 in Great Britain, according to Honda UK.
Yes. The Honda Super-N is a fully electric battery electric vehicle.
No. If you're eliIt could be. Its fully electric powertrain, 0g/km CO2 emissions, low Benefit-in-Kind rate and relatively affordable price make it a strong potential fit for electric car salary sacrifice, especially for city and commuter driving.gible for your employer's Electric Car Scheme, you may be able to access an EV through standard salary sacrifice without receiving a car allowance.
Honda lists the Super-N as available in Great Britain, but not Northern Ireland.