Honda has unveiled the Honda Super-One Prototype at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 (JMS 2025). Think it looks familiar? That’s because it is essentially a souped-up take on the Honda N-One e: kei electric vehicle (EV).
Honda says the Super-One is its way of delivering the “joy of driving” through a compact, fully electric vehicle. Built on the lightweight N Series platform, the Super-One Prototype is specifically designed to offer agile handling and an engaging driving experience, as seen during its first (camouflaged) physical debut, when it was still called the Super EV Concept at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025 a few months ago.
As for its sporty looks, Honda says the exterior design of the Super-One is meant to evoke “an uplifting sensation in anticipation of an authentic driving experience”. This sees cosmetic improvements developed exclusively for the Super-One, which include new front and rear air ducts, new blister fenders, and wheel designs for a sprotier and wider stance.
These add-ons are not just for cosmetic purposes, Honda says, as they also help improve aerodynamic performance and cooling.
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Inside, the Honda Super-One features new model-exclusive sports seats designed to hold the driver firmly in place. The asymmetric layout of the upholstery, particularly with the blue strip on the outside, adds vibrancy to the cabin. This is further complemented by blue highlights and stitching on the dashboard, steering wheel, and door panels.
The dashboard houses two digital displays — one for the instrument cluster and another for the central infotainment system. The centre console is equipped with gear selector buttons reminiscent of those found in the Honda e:N1 EV.
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As it remains a prototype, Honda has yet to reveal any power figures. However, given Japan’s gentlemen’s agreement limiting kei cars to around 64 hp, the Super-One’s output is likely to be in that ballpark.
That said, the Super-One is equipped with a “Boost Mode” developed exclusively for this model to elevate driving into a more exciting experience. The company says this mode can increase the power output for a more powerful and sharper acceleration feel.
The car also features a simulated seven-speed transmission that mimics a traditional gearshift feel. It’ll even come with an “Active Sound Control” system produces a virtual engine sound inside the cabin – Honda says drivers should enjoy the Super-One Prototype just as they would if they were driving an enthusiastic internal combustion engine (ICE) car, but with the advantages of an EV.
Honda has announced plans to launch a production version of the Super-One Prototype as early as 2026 in Japan. The company also hinted at expanding availability to other markets with strong demand for compact EVs, including the UK and “various Asian countries”. With our rapidly expanding market of kei car imports in Malaysia, it isn’t too far-fetched to imagine Honda officially bringing these sporty, pint-sized EVs to local showrooms… right?
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