Honda E - A Breath Of Fresh Air In A Room Full Of Farts!

This has to be the most unique electric car we've ever driven, not without it's flaws but it's just a refreshing change in a sea of SUVs.
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[@blueealgeblack]

Really really loved this review. Best one I've seen on the Honda. Finally someone has explained why you would want this car. Plus, I think the two of you bounce off each other well when reviewing a car.

[@blackrocket2000]

blueealgeblack Best Review is Jonny Smith CarPervert. He is a Professional, and it shows.

[@mintydog06]

Im only 2 minutes in, but I'll stay straight away, I've seen at least 3 reviews of this car, and you're the ONLY person to actually show the back doors opening, amazing. Also the car is a lot bigger than it looks when nobody is standing next to it.

[@leeroychang]

3 pin plug: plug the vacuum cleaner into that, no extension lead needed!

[@159church]

Or use a battery one

[@RichardOzanne]

I wonder how long it would take to charge the car's battery from the 230V outlet! :D I'm joking, just in case anyone thinks I'm an idiot.

[@davionkye9161]

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[@paytonclyde4820]

@Davion Kye Definitely, have been watching on instaflixxer for since november myself :)

[@jeremycrosby5425]

@Davion Kye Definitely, been using InstaFlixxer for years myself :D

[@thedeadstig123]

I think it looks so funky, very much a new concept with the retro twist of the original civic, looks better than all the other electric cars of its size I think same the range isn't amazing but it'll suit most people

[@tomolo]

What a great looking car! Love the interior and the 3 pin plug!! Great video guys

[@robsengahay5614]

What I like about the camera mirrors is that even when in the passenger seat you have visibility behind and to the side.

[@rogerjewell4390]

On the other hand, every time you change from looking out the windscreen to checking the "mirror", the eyes have to refocus from long distance to about 3 feet & then back again. Doesn't help you to have a quick glance. :¬(

[@SNORKYMEDIA]

and when someone hits it, it will be hundreds to replace rather than £10 for a new glass.

[@jimmyh6601]

​@SNORKYMEDIA Not much to hit though is there and every modern mirror has loads of tech inside, no need for an electric folding mechanism for example

[@gregcollins3404]

Finally a car maker put the no-brainer, AC outlet built into a car!

[@noexpensespentstudios]

The design of these is really nice on the outside, and the inside looks sensibly appointed too. The profile view is more than a little reminiscent of a Renault 14. It looks to be a great balance of modern equipment and the best bits of older design. Looking forward to seeing these out and about.

[@CaroAbebe]

Love the looks, the interior ... unfortunately not the car we‘d need our only car to be. But I’m pretty sure I‘d love to drive one of those ... or at least see one on the road every now and then: it’s an EV to make you smile 😊

[@lauriemiles1842]

I've got an i3, but if I was looking for a new small EV now, I think I'd be very likely to go for this car. Great review!

[@benjaminhiggin5094]

You can never wear to much grey!!!

[@PatriceBoivin]

Funny title guys. Very well done review. Hopefully Honda will bring these to North America before GM gets its act together or Tesla swamps the market. As for the "big car feel", Honda does that well -- their Odyssey actually feels like you're driving an Accord. The 1990s 4-door model (more like a stationwagon) really did feel and drive like a sedan. I don't know how the Honda engineers do it. Some people plug in their Nintendo Switch to play while the car is charging. I think there is a simulated aquarium as well, very Zen.

[@stephenking6990]

I have followed this channel for a very very long long time (Leafman) and the content is brilliant, the review on the Honda e is spot on Good points - Great fun to drive and stands out / makes people smile. Bad Points - Small boot and list price is expensive I have a new 72 plate with very low miles which unfortunately dues to personal circumstances I have to sell. So if you would like to save a massive amount of money (like a true Yorkshire man would say) send me a reply.

[@MiniMicroMan1]

The front reminded me of an Austin Maxi.

[@RWBHere]

I thought 'Land Crab with a gormless face.'

[@leoclarke6462]

It’s clear you love it Andy - this is the first time I have seen you do a review like Tigger!

[@colinharvey1049]

The fact the Honda has 5d makes it more practical so marks it above the Mini for me.

[@Countrystock]

Love it especially in the yellow. Honda have a winner on their hands

[@loonymoon1]

I really like it and totally agree with the battery size comments, same with the mini really. Personally I'd have the mini for the power and performance it has over the Honda, it's a shame it doesn't perform as well as it looks. Not sure about the charging either the Mini will charge well if only t 50kW, but I've seen a test of the Honda that shows it throttling a lot and possibly even rapid gating. (teslabjorn) so even though it will charge a bit faster than 50kW it probably would be slower overall than the mini.

[@pompeyexileuk205]

Loved it from the first time I saw it last year. If only the range was like the Zoe which is what, 245 miles at a stretch?. I don't know the size of the Honda in comparison to the Zoe but if Renault can fit a battery in the Zoe that'll give that sort of range, why not Honda? Also, a bit pricey for a town run around in my opinion...even with a fish tank.

[@crashbox7130]

Regarding Honda's comment about battery size, just look at the current Zoe. Same size car, much bigger battery. You need to see how this manages on a NC500 run.

[@renedekat3519]

I suspect Honda was too late on the scene and pays a premium for batteries. Renault and Nissan have been on the ev market for a long time with better deals. Just a thought.

[@simonrogerson2106]

Love the car 🚙 the Dash is brilliant, price tag is way too high when you can nearly get an MG ZS EV for similar price.

[@bordersw1239]

Darn it Honda , just add another 15kwh for gods sake! Oh - and great review!

[@CED99]

Yes 200 mile range would make this very tempting.

[@mikus4242]

200 should be the minimum normal.

[@kiddwong4186]

I think there will be an extended range version if this does well

[@RWBHere]

@@kiddwong4186 At an extended price.

[@paulcox4369]

Great review, made me smile. What also made me smile is both you guys obviously believe the Tardis exists! Looking forward to the day when a boot will be bigger on the inside than out.

[@theriftarcade]

If this had more range I’d buy it in an instant.

[@ruedigerpreiss9307]

4.1 m/kWh = 140ish miles ... they did that on their test drive, I am sure when you are used to the car you'd quite easily get it to 4.4-4.6 ish / kWh, which would be around 150-160 miles

[@CED99]

@@ruedigerpreiss9307 on a new car in the summer (on a nice day in the UK no less!). So conditions were good, close to ideal I would say. On a wet day 5 years from now?

[@ruedigerpreiss9307]

@@CED99 I'm confident if I had the car for a few days I could get it to at least 4.6 in this weather, mixed driving, with aircon on ... anything else would be very disappointing. Batteries nowadays don't really degrade that fast, it'll take a few years to make a noticeable impact on the range.

[@malcolmnicholls2893]

@Dynamite Kid Really? Most people have one car for their transport needs.

[@CED99]

@Dynamite Kid Some people drive - I work away from home during the week and regularly do 130 miles to go home at the weekends. Even if you could eek out some more m/kWh, I think the range anxiety would be real. That means as cool as this car is, the current version isn't sufficient for me. The girlfriend thinks it's cute and could possibly get away with it, but is put off by the price and range. She's owned several mini's and isn't interested in the e-mini as while nice, been there done that.

[@dan123collins]

Personally I love it, I hope they make a bigger version that echo’s this design and interior for families.

[@sandokanfrits]

as long it keeps the full-width digital dashboard

[@sussexbikerpillion]

Apparently by 2022 Honda say it will have a full electric range.

[@sandeepgodolo6970]

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[@CED99]

@@sussexbikerpillion I guess I'll just have to wait a bit

[@jdear97]

I know that the range is enough for 98% of my drives, but it would only work if it was my second vehicle and the first could go over 200 miles. It is a beautiful design.

[@vlassischatzis8574]

By far the best title for honda e review. Nice presentation keep it up mates

[@rayroulstone3565]

I keep looking at it and thinking WALL-E

[@casperhansen826]

Except Wall-E lasted for 700 years....

[@dudleysdad]

I love a bit of northern subtlety .

[@yupsir791]

Looks like a really slick coffee maker.

[@stephenbamforth1514]

Like it , first impression truncated VW Golf mated with a mini. Did I miss the charger bit?

[@mushahedi]

I love how this car looks, both from the inside and out but my main concern is that it is a four seater!

[@davidmccarthy6061]

If they sell enough of them it will be popular on the used market. A senior having one for the occasional errand. Or now that more folks will be permanently working from home this may fit the bill for that too.

[@mickles1975]

"I like knobs" EVM 2020

[@gathonar]

Thanks - Have an original 80mile range BMW i3 and wish it had 100mile so the Honda doing more than 100miles would be great for me. Don't get me wrong I never do more that about 80miles in a day, but having 20miles more would be wonderful I would never have range anxiety.

[@avidviewer1]

With its charge port facing directly upwards, I couldn't imagine a more dangerous procedure than outdoor charging this vehicle in a downpour. As an afterthought, Honda offers a rain protector as an accessory (looks like a little tent perched on top of the bonnet) . . .

[@steveunderwood3683]

Honda seems to think the nobody needs to transport things any more. The new Jazz has hacked through the previously roomy space at the back to make the car look nicer from the outside. Now they have the great electric city car that requires you to carry your shopping on the back seats. The Honda E is not a small car. It just feels small when you try to use it.

[@renedekat3519]

I drove one and I think it needs a bit more regen on the 1-pedal. Love the instant breaking.

[@blackrocket2000]

It does have 4 levels of regen in One Pedal mode, + 4 in normal. One Pedal is the way to extend range, improve consumption.

[@clintthomas1854]

"Because I am a man!" 😂😂😂 @7:31

[@LysanderLH]

Looks like a novelty usb mouse.

[@minuslr]

I love it. The Honda CRX was the first new car I drooled over. Have owned a Civic exi, Prelude 2.0 VTec and a Jazz! Oh and a Prius, Nissan Leaf and Vauxhall Ampera on the electric side!

[@dunyamedia]

I love almost everything about this... it’s just the boot space I can’t commit to! I was hoping it would be the Civic of EVs, but my actual CIVIC is insanely practical with the storage space

[@StefanMoonen]

Really a cool car, never gonna buy one, but sure gonna make a test drive some day 😅

[@johndoyle4723]

So many main stream car makers now producing decent EVs, have we reached peak Tesla yet. Thanks for the review, I have my eNiro now, so just checking in to ensure I made the right choice, I did.

[@johnshares]

I have a Prius c which is also a small car and as a golfer and from experience I would put my electric buggy on the back seat and the golf clubs on the front seat ! Good review.

[@eamonstack4139]

EVMs - excellent presentation. Exciting and insightful. Thanks, Eamon

[@NorthernMonkeeUK]

When you say the HDMI input is unique... I assume you just mean in terms of it's the first on an electric car? As my Jag back in 2016 had HDMI inputs and with the dual-view screen in the front the passenger would see one thing on the display whilst the driver saw something completely different. Not a huge fan of the cameras for mirrors - I have the same for the rear view on one of my current cars (and leave it in normal mirror mode 90% of the time - only really gets used in camera mode at night due to the enhanced night picture - so you can see who you've run over), and it's weird having to change your focal length... When you're looking out of the windscreen, you're focus is in the distance, when you then glance at a normal mirror the focal length is the same because you're looking at the reflection of something in the distance - but when it's a screen, you have to re-focus as it's closer to you rather than in the distance.

[@SiloNova25]

I love those interior materials. Reminds me of my first car (1993 Micra) where everything was just hard wearing material everywhere. Lots of cars from the 90's were like that.

[@bordersw1239]

Me too and a 1980’s Fiat which I owned in the 1980’s - not in a bad way!

[@athome8209]

One word, "Marmite" - You either love it or hate it. I hate that front and back end, but then I'll be inside the car and won't have to look at it! Love the dash though. At 21:02, "If you're in this car and need park assist, how did you get a driving licence?" Pure class lads. Keep it up.

[@doublehh666]

Pretty cool prototype. Basically a test bed for future Honda electrification.

[@waterpowerspaniels]

What we need a bit of fun vision and panache from a car company Well done Honda ps great review lads

[@polyvalent603]

We all have to give Tesla their dues for kicking off this great race toward EV’s and although great and innovative battery technology and electric power trains need and will be developed further as the race progresses - and provided ICE car makers are prepared to do what Honda has just done i.e. launched with a completely new (small car) EV platform we shouldn’t underestimate for a moment the huge amount of design, build and execution aka manufacturing experience they bring to the table .... so I am pleased today’s potentially new classic is a Honda (being a long time Honda motorbike and (small) car fan! :-)

[@liamlevins6570]

Austin allegro comes to mind

[@briankavanagh7191]

Reminds me of a Renault 5 that's had bits added by a 17 yr old, just needs a bass speaker in the boot.EVM you wouldn't go for it because you've turn into a Tesla fanboy.

[@kevinkaaz7720]

8:43 What is this “normal” car to which you are referring? To me now, an EV is a normal car, an ICE vehicle is a car from the past. We have had our Chevy Bolt for over 18 months and I am actively shopping for our second EV to replace our final ICE vehicle. E=s are the future.

[@MarcoPon]

The nice thing about the 1.5KW outlet is that you can actually charge (a bit) another EV. Not much, but maybe enough to help a stranded friend reach another charger in a reasonable time.

[@renedekat3519]

Or, as Tesla Bjorn did, bring a microwave and heat your food on long trips :)

[@WailuaMark]

I like it! Just have issue with the short range, the small boot and the NO under bonnet storage. Other than that, it's very nice. Wish it were offered in North America. Good review. Thank you! I currently reside in Florida. If it were available here, I'd consider buying one, despite the negatives I mentioned above. No car is perfect.I do like it. Thanks, again!

[@TomsManShed]

Anothert nice vid, I love its looks and interior...I think it will become a classic...re getting attention ...am used to getting looks when I drive my toy (Grinnall Scorpion S3) ...you'll have to google it...loads of waves and questions every time I go out in it... :)

[@renedekat3519]

@EVM I believe it's illegal to have an illuminated logo. It has something to do with advertising. Once it's illuminated it's an ad in some countries. That's why they removed it.

[@mariasnell6868]

Love the looks and the interior is very niche which I like. Would definitely have this if looking for an EV.

[@saramark4622]

Totally fell in love with this car from the instant I saw the concept a few years ago. Shame they didn't keep the illuminated "H" and the ability to write messages to display on the front and rear black screens. The only thing I don't like is the price. fully spec'd up it is in excess of 35K which almost puts it in Tesla territory, and Honda isn't what I call a premium brand. The 3 pin plug addition is class and shows what should be done in all EV's, but the range. Why have such a small range? The AC outlet is obviously good for camping, but not if you live in London and have to stop 6 times to recharge to get to Scotland where your campsite is.

[@johndinsdale1707]

How come the Zoe has twice the range?

[@jonathanmellish4439]

Does the rear seat fold flat or split ? I think you missed the charging port or charge speed. Otherwise energetic review.

[@erwindewit4073]

Honestly, if I COULD afford one, I'd buy one! Love the looks, both inside and out. Don't care about a microscopically small boot or that the battery is the same size my laptop uses. I'd still get one. And I usually really am a hot hatch person..... Great review this is.. And really, why do people buy those vans in the first place. And call them SUV, like they are sporty in any possible way....

[@MarkSouthee]

The HDMI and 3 pin socket are great ideas. Just not sure how useful they are in a car that is pitched at an urban driver audience. Definitely between this and the Mini as the small EV of choice though :-)

[@casperhansen826]

The plug can be used for a hair dryer or a shaver or maybe a microwave oven to make popcorn.

[@MarkSouthee]

Casper Hansen That explains it then. I take it all back. I'd still have one, despite not needing a hair dryer 😜

[@PaulMansfield]

This is how the mini should have looked, whereas the mini is fugly.

[@williamarmstrong7199]

Wait until you see the new Landrover Defender! Looks like it was designed by a pissed up Tuk Tuk driver from a provincial village in China!

[@docgspot]

im a current mini owner. i think this car looks great and has a amazing looking interior. but i dont want lag in an electric car. for me their also needs to be a more powerful version. n just that lack of miles. i love to drive and this just wouldn't be enough. but its getting close

[@firstname1lastname127]

Shame about the price, maybe in 3 or 4 years Honda will have an ev option for us mere mortals.

[@backwoodsbungalow9674]

At 20:30 the satnav includes ancient monuments? 🤔

[@RWBHere]

Historical relics are a thing. Apparently...

[@mercurywoodrose]

thats the one i want. great design. im sold. in 2 years if this is in the us ill get it. that dashboard is phenomenal.

[@smiddlehurst1]

Got to say I think Honda have got the electrification thing absolutely spot on. Right now, let's be honest, the UK (and most of the world) isn't ready to go full electric. We're moving in that direction but there's a long way to go. Honda's strategy of moving their entire range to hybrid in the next couple of years starts getting people used to electric and their system seems to be pretty damn good. In the meantime they can bring out something like the E as a lower volume niche model and use the extra price that's kinda inherent to current EV tech to make something new and different. Now here's the question... will we see that dashboard setup in, say, the new Civic? Set it a little lower down with the Civic's much much lower driving position and those of that grew up with Knight Rider will finally be able to have our own K.I.T.T (or, I guess, H.I.T.T)!!

[@davidhumphries3614]

Stephen Middlehurst If you have off street parking, I think you are there already.

[@NorthernShark89]

My only major problem with it is the range. If I could drive from Newcastle to Nottingham on one charge I would be very tempted.

[@UsmanX]

It has Japanese practicality aesthetic, shame about the boot not being as big as it could be.

[@SmartMart1658]

Just fold the back seats down; then you have loads of room.

[@Brucemagoose511]

A great looking car, but I wouldn't fancy rear wheel drive on an icey Yorkshire morning. Plus uncomfortable seats front and back is a pretty major issue. I dont think I'd opt for it over the Zoe even if it was a fair bit cheaper.

[@JohnC-iv8jo]

lovely, want one, Just think if a certain German company revisited the MK1 golf design and did an e version not conversion, how lovely that would be

[@wobby1516]

I used to say I disliked it, but it does grow on you but for us too small in both size and battery pack. I’ve just traded my Kona Electric for a Kia Niro EV 4+, it’s my other half she wanted a larger car with better rear leg room. Back to Honda though, there a brilliant manufacturer, we had a CRV for ten years and loved it. That was 13 years ago and it’s still going strong.

[@jur4x]

Can you customize power-on sound? I'd love Windows XP sound for that, lol

[@MiguelRamos-up5tf]

Why wouldn't it have petrol stations in the satnav? There's lots of useful stuff for your car there, tyre pumps, reflective jackets... Plus you can buy cigarettes during the night. As long as it has charging stations and doesn't suggest a search for petrol stations when range is low... I work in navigation, POI part, german car, we have charging stations blacklisted on non-PHEVs but not the other way around. Also, paying for up-to-date fuel prices makes no sense, or showing fuel prices on the map.

[@Smartsparky]

I like knobs. Subbed. 😂😂

[@automotivel3501]

The VW XL1 had the cameras instead of mirrors in 2012. Once they got them Homologated Audi jumped on bandwagen. However I agree with EVM they are brilliant. I really like this car, I thought it was a three door, being five I may look at one for the wife. Boot same size as her Mini. How good is range though?

[@garden-Railway]

Inspired, I’ve got one. Love it !

[@evolution9774]

I would prefer it to be three door, longer range and bigger boot. However, it is a cracking city car

[@markmilligan6616]

Satnav is provided by Garmin, if you are used to Garmin (as I am) it seems quite normal (palette is a bit garish though) I test drove mini on Wednesday Honda e on Thursday and went for the Honda I like the configurability, the one pedal driver mode caught me at first but I think (maybe I imagined it?) It is controllable with fine feathering of the throttle. As for space my 5 man tent will go in the boot it goes in the front of my smart roadster, the mini had no space behind me, having had the smart a Morgan and an asbo orange gt86 used to stares and international compliments and hand gestures. Less likely to loose my license in the honda than the Honda. I find the door cameras a lot better than most door mirrors. Blue looks different in the video than the one I drove yesterday? Kerb weight is 1.5 ton by the way.

[@stvutelvc]

Smart Roadster for 11 years... so with you on that (and an early Skoda Yeti adopter as main car). Mini Roadster for 5 months... all hype and no character. Now running the one car... Kia Soul EV... hope you've not listened to EVM and given it a test drive before making your decision!

[@markmilligan6616]

@@stvutelvc if you read my reply you'd realise that I made my decision before this video came out. Totally made my own decisions, just like when we bought the Roady 17 years ago, people thought I was mad then, nothing much has changed 😄 for me I absolutely love the Honda, it ticks the boxes for me, it's not my only car.

[@stvutelvc]

@@markmilligan6616 I'm sure the Honda-E will exceed your expectations when it arrives mark! My comment was not really aimed at you, but some of those on here that seem to take EVM's reviews as gospel! Enjoy !

[@stephenirving1737]

How could anyone hate it? Its a city car that is totally unsuitable for a country lad like me but I still think Ill get one LOL

[@Chrom35kull]

The outside just reminds me of a Mk1 Golf GTI that's piled on the weight. Still, I like the interior.

[@ivanmifsud6972]

Pity Honda aren't serious about selling it...

[@barryjones8008]

"Once you get used to it". Assuming that you survive long enough.

[@blackrocket2000]

Had hoped you would had a chance to review the e many moons ago. You have had time to do your research. This is not a 2 ton car. You can adjust Regen with paddles in One Pedal mode, as well Normal. So 4+4 levels. Watch CarPervert for the Best e Review. You are right that ride quality is premium, like a larger car.

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

Andrew Mitchell We said not far off 2 ton, which with people in it, it is. The regen was how it stops suddenly, not the regen itself.

[@blackrocket2000]

@evman why you have to keep touching the car? Leaning on the paintwork etc. And you have a background as a Detailer. Gun to Gun cable will fit under boot floor.

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

Andrew Mitchell It’s a press car, that’s what it’s for.

[@RWBHere]

@@ElectricVehicleMan Pressing? 😁

[@Abomin81onVlog]

How are the back seats for kids car seats

[@tonybarton3746]

I know the fish tank isn’t on when you drive ,but for a bit of fun why not ? Tilt fish move to the side , 😂😂😮 ps like the car

[@davidhumphries3614]

Bit like the cozy fire on the Teslas.

[@goblin457]

Wish I could afford one I'm stuck with a clapped out Citroen C4 diesel 😣

[@CaroAbebe]

Stuck with our diesel as well 👿

[@davestraight8219]

would fifth gear mention farts - maybe but - evm and big h - more laffs :) thanks fellas

[@jonathan.h]

What’s with the comedy oversize trousers?

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

To house my large penis.

[@jonathan.h]

Electric Vehicle Man 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@brianknowles1727]

Looks like a Skoda s100 from the seventies

[@stevezephyr]

Unfortunately a 90 mile real range and the handbag sized boot and that price it would be the later Zoe every time

[@iKaGe01]

The lack of punch kills it for me for the price. The boot is a major issue

[@blackrocket2000]

Not sure what you mean by lack of punch? If you get to drive one, make sure there is plenty of clear road ahead, otherwise the anti-collision will kick in. 150bhp, the torque and rear wheel drive. It is fitted with fat Michelin Sports for a reason.

[@iKaGe01]

@@blackrocket2000 They said in the video it seems lazier than other EVs out there, that said, my experience ends with the Gen 1 Nissan Leaf and I find that plenty fast for me

[@parthasarathyvenkatadri]

Hmm I wonder what would happen if you plug the car's charger to the 3 pin plug inside the car ... We have an free energy device made by Honda ...

[@HenriZwols]

Probably the same as putting the plug of an extension cord into itself. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnqzpnqXbMesoZo

[@parthasarathyvenkatadri]

@@HenriZwols well the extension cord doesn't have a battery ...

[@simonreeves2017]

Lovely looking car. Crisp strong design ethos. Range is too low, door mirrors is a bit silly. A more simple interior would have more appeal to me. Less is more!

[@PeterRevie]

Reminiscent of the '75 Civic I owned...but way better! A very cool city car.

[@crashbox7130]

You'll enjoy this then.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/a53Vn5eflql4fc0