HONDA has unveiled a new, boxy compact EV model - the Super-N Prototype - at the Japan Mobility Show, ahead of its arrival to select global markets, including Great Britain from 2026.

The Super-N prototype is built on the lightest platform of the N Series ‘Kei' car range sold in Japan and was exhibited as the Super EV Concept at the Goodwood Festival of Speed earlier this year.

The vehicle's exterior design is typified by its distinctive wide stance, blister bumpers, and aero ducts.

Inside there are blue-accented asymmetrical seats, and the clean, horizontal instrument panel. The design creates anticipation for the dynamic, agile, and responsive handling available.

A unique feature of the Super-N prototype is a new BOOST mode which simulates a multi-gear shift with Active Sound Control.

Rebecca Adamson, head of automobile at Honda UK, said: "The Super-N Prototype promises to offer a great entry point to Honda EV ownership when it arrives in our market next year, building on the excitement we saw for the concept model at Goodwood this summer. By bringing Honda's trademark ‘fun-to-drive' performance to a compact all-electric model, we believe this is a unique proposition and we are excited for people to experience it from 2026."

While Honda does not have any immediate plans to introduce the Super-N Prototype to any further European markets, the success of this new model will help it to understand the consumer appetite for any future small EVs within the region.

There is no word on pricing at the moment but it is likely the car could come in below £30,000.