Honda Australia has confirmed that its first fully electric model for the local market will be the newly unveiled Super-One, a compact electric city hatchback scheduled to go on sale in Australia during the second half of 2026. Due to its very small size and simplified positioning, the Super-One is expected to become Honda Australia’s most affordable passenger car, sitting below the current Civic, which starts from $49,900 drive-away. While official pricing has not been finalised, early indications suggest a starting point in the vicinity of $40,000, putting it in similar territory to Hyundai’s new Inster electric micro-car.
Honda says the Super-One measures less than 3.6 meters in length and under 1.6 meters in width, making it noticeably smaller than other compact EVs such as the BYD Atto 1 and Hyundai Inster. Its dimensions are closer to vehicles like the Kia Picanto, which is known for being one of the smallest cars available in Australia. Despite its compact footprint, Honda intends to carry out local testing and calibration work to tune ride quality, handling, charging functionality, and safety systems for Australian road conditions, especially with heavy city traffic in mind.
Jay Joseph, Honda Australia’s President and CEO, said the company intends to maintain its reputation for high build quality and dependability as it enters a new era of electric mobility. He stated that the Super-One will undergo a comprehensive evaluation program in Australia before sales commence, ensuring that customers can trust the brand’s consistency across both petrol-powered and electric models.
Technical details for the vehicle have not yet been disclosed. However, the Super-One is based on the same architecture as the N-One Kei car sold in Japan, which is available with an electric powertrain offering a driving range of up to approximately 295 kilometers. Honda has previously produced a global compact EV, the Honda e, which launched in 2020 but was never offered in Australia despite being built in right-hand drive. That model featured a rear-mounted electric motor producing 113kW and 315Nm, paired with a 35.5kWh battery that delivered an estimated 220 kilometers of range.
With improvements in electric motor efficiency and battery technology in recent years, the Super-One is expected to outperform the Honda e in both power and real-world usability. Honda describes the upcoming EV as lively and enjoyable to drive, emphasizing responsive handling, a Boost Mode function for added performance, a simulated gear shift feel, and artificial engine sound effects intended to enhance driving engagement.
According to Honda, the Super-One is designed specifically for drivers in dense metropolitan areas who value maneuverability, ease of parking, and lower running costs. The company says the model will blend the simplicity of a small city car with Honda’s signature refinement and engineering quality, creating a vehicle that is practical to own while also delivering an element of fun behind the wheel.