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HONDA Australia is about to make a bold leap into the EV market with a car that’s small in size but big on personality.
The Super-One, a micro hatchback recently unveiled in Japan, is confirmed for Australian showrooms in the second half of 2026 – and it’s already turning heads for its pint-sized proportions and playful design.
At less than 3.6 metres long and 1.6 metres wide, the Super-One is smaller than the BYD Atto 1 and Hyundai Inster, and comes in closer to a Kia Picanto.
It’s the perfect city car for squeezing into tight parking spots, weaving through congested streets, and nabbing that elusive spot near your local cafe. And thanks to its tiny footprint, it’s set to become Honda Australia’s most affordable passenger car, likely undercutting the $49,900 Civic.
Industry insiders suggest a starting price around $40,000 – making it a serious contender for budget-conscious EV buyers.
“Honda is renowned for our attention to detail and reliability,” said Honda Australia CEO Jay Joseph.
“The Super-One will launch after local testing to ensure our customers experience the same quality Honda has delivered for 55 years, now in the EV era.”
Technical details like motor output, battery size, and range are still under wraps. But the Super-One is built on the N-One Kei car platform, which in its current electric form boasts up to 295 km of range.
Its predecessor, the Honda e (2020–2024), had a 113 kW rear-drive motor and a 35.5 kWh battery good for 220 km.
With advances in battery chemistry and electric motor tech, the Super-One is expected to blow the old one out of the water.
Honda is leaning into personality with the Super-One. Drivers can expect taut, playful handling, a Boost Mode for a quick thrill, a simulated gear shifter, and even fake engine and transmission sounds – perfect for adding drama to an otherwise quiet EV drive.
“Developed from Japanese Kei car concepts, the Super-One is designed to be agile, quiet, and fun – an inner-city EV that’s as enjoyable to drive as it is to own,” Mr Joseph said.
The Super-One is more than just a cute city car. It’s Honda’s statement that EVs don’t have to be big, serious, or boring.
It’s small, nimble, and stylish, with enough character to make drivers smile every time they turn the key—or, in this case, press the start button.
The Super-One could be a tiny revolution in how we think about electric mobility.
