Honda Shows eN2 Concept EV at Shanghai

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Honda today held the world premiere of the e:N2 Concept, the second set of its e:N Series models, the Honda-brand EV line in China. The e:N2 was on display at the Fifth China International Import Expo that began today in Shanghai, China.

Starting with e:NS1 and e:NP1*, Honda will introduce 10 e:N Series models by 2027 and accelerate electrification in China including its sales and production operations. N2 clearly looks to AutoInformed that it is meant to take on the German automakers who have thrived in the world’s largest vehicle market, no matter the motive source.  In the upscale Chinese market, rear seat room is welcomed by the chauffeured owners be they communist party members or business people. (AutoInformed.com on: Chinese Commerce – Dongfeng Honda Begins Sale of NS1 EV)

In marketing babel, e:N2 Concept has “sharp and dynamic body lines and surface finishing, which highlights the metallic look, aiming to present new styling that does not belong to any existing categories. The interior was designed with an aim to realize the value of this EV as a ‘space ‘where occupants can enjoy ‘intellectual exhilaration.’ To this end, a clean and uncluttered digital cockpit was adopted, and smart hospitality for the occupants will be offered with the latest Honda CONNECT features,” as well as the presentation of lighting and scents, yes, scents.

“The e:N2 Concept represents the value of our e:N Series, which will ‘redefine the fun EVs can offer to customers’ with their unique driving pleasure, the value as a mobility space and design. In China, Honda will continue delivering a broad range of electrified mobility products unique only to Honda and experience our rebirth into an electric mobility brand,” said Toshihiro Mibe, Director, President and Representative Executive Officer of Honda Motor Co.

N2 is built on the e:N Architecture F, a dedicated platform, developed exclusively for the e:N Series. Honda said that  the N2 Concept was “designed to achieve unique driving pleasure, enabling the driver to enjoy a strong “sense of unity with the vehicle.”

*The all-new e:NS1 and e:NP1 are the first of the so-called “e:N Series” models developed as the first Honda-brand EV models in China. The newly created e:N architecture consists of an electric motor that delivers instantaneous output and a claimed subtle control in various driving situations. A large-capacity battery enables a range of 510 km (CLTC base in China). It also allows dedicated body frames.