The Honda E Is a Lovable Hoot to Drive

The Honda E Is a Lovable Hoot to Drive

There are few things in this world that are considered universally "cute." Puppies and kittens count, as do Domo-kun and Pikachu. All are universally adored because they’re soft and fluffy and huggable and, when spotted in the wild, cause grownups to go squeeeee. The all-electric Honda E falls in to that category. Its exterior may be metal, but its very essence is clouds, rainbows, and pure joy. The Honda E Is a Lovable Hoot to Drive

No part of this car is aggressive. Look into its wide headlamps and you see nothing but love. Take a walk around its body and you’ll fail to find a threatening sharp edge. Its hood-mounted charging flap is welcoming, as are its camera pods that take the place of side-view mirrors—both are designed to make life easier, and in doing so, they make the conventional stuff on conventional cars feel a bit less friendly. The Honda E Is a Lovable Hoot to Drive

Inside is the same. The E's seats are soft and inviting, and the many screens show a wealth of information—or, if you so choose, a virtual aquarium. There are few hard plastics, and as with the exterior, no sharp lines. Just things you can touch, and stroke, and take joy in experiencing. If you ever meet someone who dislikes the way the Honda E looks, pity them, for they have never known happiness. The Honda E Is a Lovable Hoot to Drive

Honda’s E, puppy-dog eyes and all, comes in two flavors—regular and Advanced. The differences come down to trim bits and a tiny bit more power (154 hp vs 136). This means the top spec E can crack 0-62 mph in eight seconds flat. Both cars have a 100-mph top speed and crank out the same 232 lb-ft of torque. Thanks to a 35.5-kWh battery, range sits at 125 miles on the European WLTP test cycle. Depending on how you charge, it can take as little as 31 minutes to get a full battery.

It’s quick, if not a long-distance runner. To get in the basic car you’ll need to shell out the British equivalent of just under $34,000, or a little over $37,000 for the Advanced car. (Both prices take a U.K. government $3800 EV grant into account.) It is not what you’d call "cheap."

So The Honda E Is a Lovable Hoot to Drive

Source : https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/first-drives/a33403395/honda-e-review-hoot-to-drive/