Honda e:Ny1 review (2024): Was It Worth The Wait? | TotallyEV

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Video timestamps: Price & range: 00:00 Charging: 01:33 Performance: 03:43 Interior: 06:47 Storage: 09:38 Seating comfort: 12:19 Exterior design: 13:14 Safety & parking: 14:36 Verdict: 16:15

[@TIHIR1]

Actually I just ordered one lol. Got a VERY good discount on a brand new one. I will home charge 95+% of the time, so the charging speed really isnt a problem to me. Now this is very subjective, but I like the exterior looks, its not too unconventional, but quite stylish. But for me the interior is the winner along with the inclusion of just about every thinkable option included as standard on the Advance model I just ordered. I tried a Kona, not very impressed, I did like the Enjaq but it left me a little uninspired, the Ionic 5 is a better car in many many ways, but I hated the interior, in the KZbin reviews and pictures it did look good, but once sat in it, I really didnt like the space age looks. So I came back to the Honda. If you look hard enough you can get some VERY good deals on a new car like I did :)

[@TotallyEV]

Pleased that you got a good deal, enjoy!

[@DariuszTech]

I like it a lot. Unfortunately for the price there's way more better EV's available

[@TotallyEV]

Yup, agreed!

[@Ian_Woods]

Excellent balanced review. Who in their right mind would buy this over just about any of its competitors, especially model y at the same price or even a model 3 at 5 grand less or even the MG4 at a lot less.

[@TotallyEV]

Many thanks, glad you enjoyed the review, and yeah, it's a tough market!

[@spsmith45]

Thanks for the review. Seems like Honda aren’t trying hard enough on EVs. Their little car was not produced in high numbers, I believe, and this SUV is not competitive on range, price and charging speed.

[@TotallyEV]

Pleasure, glad you liked the review! And agreed, such a shame, especially after all this time.

[@andrew-o5i]

too expensive for a small car with a short range ........

[@TotallyEV]

Thanks for sharing!

[@spicydragon3881]

Its a shame. I was looking for ward to this (and still looking forward to the Honda Prologue) but the E:Ny1is truly a disappointment in just about every category compared to its current competitors. Truly disappointing for a company with history and resources like Honda.

[@TotallyEV]

Yup 😔

[@mykaljoseph]

Swing and a miss… It seems that Honda took a page out of Toyota’s book. What a disappointment, and I absolutely love Honda.

[@TotallyEV]

Yup, likewise, such a shame!

[@FéargalO]

Those honda wheel arches! What was honda thinking? Battery sits very low underneath...quite a few reviewers have mentioned this. Not sure if any damage to battery covered by warranty in this respect.

[@Koulis_]

Who will buy these? There's no outstanding qualities and it is poor in quite a few area, particularly price. These will have to be heavily discounted to sell I expect. The Japanese makers are really slacking with BEV development.

[@TotallyEV]

Thanks for sharing!

[@MrShree]

Massive discount now

[@maff257]

A Chinese made Honda, originally made for just the Chinese market. Unfortunately looks way too expensive against other Chinese made EVs.

[@TotallyEV]

Yup, quite spenny!

[@neilbissett1240]

Good review but it’s way to expensive and the range is poor 😎

[@TotallyEV]

Glad you enjoyed the review, and thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@charminbaer2323]

I'm just catching up on all this Honda e vehicles stuff. I knew about the Honda e from all the concepts and prototype but was majorly let down with the production vehicle more so than the limited range. That Honda e looked AMAZING, retro af AND futuristic at the same time. Now this Honda e:Ny1 has totally caught me by surprise, I thought it was the Honda Prologue that I just found out about, a project with GM that Honda is working on. I thought the e:Ny1 was the Japanese/European market name for the Prologue but it's a completely different car. The Prologue has a longer range,somewhere around 300 miles from what I read, and looks WAY better than the e:Ny1. Just not too sure about teaming up with GM reliability wise, but then again, these are electric. The Prologue with its 300 mile range, I can almost make it. to Vegas from my home in Southern California. Baker, California has a super charging station where I could top off before making it to Vegas. Hmm.. keep my old Honda Pilot for long trips and get an electric car for work/daily life in So Cal?? Or. maybe go hybrid??

[@TotallyEV]

Would suggest two cars in your situation, but of course see what works best for you! And thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@rox_h]

Thank you for giving an explanation about the sound system; I couldn't get if the car had a subwoofer or not (on the Advanced trim). Nobody ever talks about sound systems in the cars, that's such a pity (from my opinion...). So thank you to do so and to foresee separate reviews about this also.

[@TotallyEV]

Pleasure, glad you found it useful. Indeed, audio is important to many and that's why we've got dedicated audio reviews of many vehicles!

[@barriewhiteley1692]

Electric is Electric so it will be down to software and price

[@eddieminasians3332]

Excellent review and impressive

[@TotallyEV]

Merci! 😁

[@mtx1212]

180 miles on full charge? Horrible horrible range

[@TotallyEV]

Well some of its competitors are also around that, but they also come in at a much cheaper price or offer something unique - so yes, not great!

[@teemuk2640]

Much talk about the price. Which compact SUV with the same equipment is cheaper? Well, not many can be found! The battery size is also similar. Niro and Megane are very close in price. XC40 and EQA much more expensive.

[@TotallyEV]

You're welcome to your own opinion but there are many alternatives in the description.

[@teemuk2640]

@@TotallyEV Honda E:ny1 elegance 68kWh £45000 Kia Niro EV4 64kWh £43000 Hyundai Kona n-line 65 kWh £43000 Renault Megane E-Tech Iconic 60kWh £43000 Peugeot e-2008 first edition 54kWh £42000 Vauxhall Mokka Ultimate 54kWh £41000 Volvo XC40 Recharge Plus 70kWh £52000 -> MB EQA AMG Line 66,5 kWh £52000 ->

[@TotallyEV]

@teemuk2640 yup and most of these provide better range, performance or tech.

[@teemuk2640]

@@TotallyEV It depends on what you value. Honda looks more traditional, many competitors too special. I appreciate more traditional myself. If you need fast charging once a year, but every day you like to use two large screens, electric leather seats, security systems, etc., then it can influence your choice. Honda's hybrids have wireless Android hidden in the menu. Hopefully here too.

[@TotallyEV]

@teemuk2640 will you be buying it then?

[@DaxVJacobson]

The e:Ny1 is actually a joint venture with Dongfeng a Chinese-government owned car manufacturer, known for making “copy-cat” cars or dupes.

[@salamov963]

nice car my uncle bought one

[@TotallyEV]

What made him choose it over its rivals?

[@waynekerrr9027]

One small front collision , will put this car completely off road..due to charging port on the front

[@gilesa.4052]

What is going with Honda? After the e and this with such rubbish stats why would anyone unless they are a die hard Honda fanatic consider one. They seem to be three to five years behind the compition with stats like that. It's a shame because they were a great company.

[@TotallyEV]

Agreed in all aspects, not sure either!

[@damianosdamianou5925]

From 250 miles to 180 miles range. That's a lot of stuff between these two.

[@TotallyEV]

Can only go based off actual tested data rather than quoted figures.

[@johnminshall242]

Doesn’t do or offer enough at the mid-£40k price point; decent car, but uncompetitive really and one for hardcore Honda fans mostly!

[@TotallyEV]

Agreed. Thanks for sharing!

[@fatdoi003]

still using Li ion battery?? they're way behind in battery tech and safety

[@TotallyEV]

Most do though, no?

[@fatdoi003]

@@TotallyEV BYD Seal all models from base to performance use LFP batteries.....

[@waynekerrr9027]

Get the ehrv petrol....far better value

[@minniesaab7255]

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