HONDA has revealed that its new Super-N compact EV will be priced from just £18,995 when it goes on sale in Great Britain.

Designed to deliver an exciting and uplifting small car experience and fine-tuned on British roads, the Super-N promises a dynamic performance and an affordable route to electric mobility that fully showcases the brand's ‘joy of driving' philosophy.

Engineered on the lightweight platform of the hugely popular N Series ‘Kei' car range sold in Japan, the Super-N takes its inspiration from the legendary 1980's City Turbo II.

At the heart of the Super-N's exciting driving experience is ‘BOOST Mode', which increases the power output of its compact e-Axle from 47kW to 70kW, fully revealing its performance potential and delivering a 0-62mph time of 10.0 seconds compared to 14.51 seconds in ‘Normal Mode'.

As with the City Turbo II, the emphasis is on a fun, responsive and accessible driving experience in all environments, from crowded city streets to the open road.

Unlike traditional EV models the Super-N is extremely light, which makes it feel more agile and engaging to drive, just like the City Turbo II.

Powered by a thin and lightweight 29.6kW lithium-ion battery, the Super-N weighs 1,097kg and delivers a ‘combined' range of 128 miles. In urban driving environments, where the compact and nimble Super-N is likely to spend much of its time, the battery provides a ‘city' range of 199 miles. It can be recharged to 80 per cent using a 50kW DC supply in 30 minutes.

Michael Doyle, head of automobile, Honda UK, said: "Priced at just £18,995, the Super-N delivers Honda's ‘Joy of Driving' philosophy to more customers than ever before. Not only is this one of the most affordable small EVs available, it's also one of the most fun. It's been designed to embody the Japanese philosophies of Yukai and Tsukai, which translate as delight and exhilaration respectively, and as a result it delivers a sense of excitement the moment you see it. Ultimately, it's a car that's been developed by a group of passionate engineers that believe in Honda's abilities to turn dreams into reality."

Based on the Honda N-Series kei-car, Japan's best-selling model line, it features an interior that delivers space that's similar to models in the class above. Measuring 3,599mm in length and 1,573mm wide, this ultra compact model provides enough space for four adults to sit in comfort.

The Super-N also features the brand's renowned Honda ‘Magic Seats' configuration, where they can be folded in multiple ways. As a result, the luggage area is extremely versatile, with a maximum capacity of 162 litres with the rear seats up. In the dive-down configuration, the available space is increased to 967 litres, which is one of the largest in the mini car-segment.

Inside, it features bolstered front seats that have been designed for greater support and comfort. The interior also benefits from distinctive blue highlights that pay homage to the original City Turbo II, while ambient lighting bathes the dashboard in a cool blue light, changing to a bold purple when BOOST Mode is selected.

When combined with a simulated seven-speed transmission and Honda's advanced Active Sound Control system that generates an engaging engine sound, the Super-N provides the instant response of an EV with the strong emotional connection of driving a combustion engine vehicle.