Wait a minute… is Honda all in on EVs now? Probably. Or maybe it’s just hedging its bets with a multi-prong strategy. Either way, Honda is clearly having fun experimenting again. At the Japan Mobility Show 2025, the Japanese automaker unveiled another EV prototype that looks ready to reboot the JDM movement. Called the Honda Super-ONE Prototype, this compact EV gives off serious Honda e vibes—but with a darker, more rebellious twist. If the Honda e is the cute one that listens to city pop, the Super-ONE is its cousin that sneaks out at night to drift.
Honda describes the Super-ONE as an “e: Dash BOOSTER,” which is a fancy way of saying it’s an EV designed to make everyday driving exciting. The “Super-ONE” name symbolizes Honda’s goal to create something that breaks norms while staying unmistakably Honda. It’s a small EV with big personality, developed to deliver that “joy of driving” Honda keeps talking about—only this time with a healthy dose of simulated engine noise and sporty theatrics.
Underneath, it rides on a lightweight platform adapted from the N Series, giving it nimble handling and stability. Its wide stance and flared fenders give it a proper “pocket rocket” look, while the aerodynamic design—complete with front and rear air ducts—keeps it as functional as it is fierce. Inside, it’s all about immersion: sporty bucket seats, asymmetric blue accents, and a clean, driver-focused layout that’s begging for some spirited driving.
The highlight, though, is the Boost Mode. Flip it on, and the power output spikes while a simulated 7-speed transmission and an Active Sound Control system fake the feel—and sound—of a roaring gas engine. The system even syncs virtual vibrations and lighting to your acceleration, giving you all the sensory feedback without burning a drop of fuel.
Honda says the Super-ONE has already seen action across Japan, the UK, and Asia during testing, including a run up the Goodwood Hill at the Festival of Speed 2025. The production version is set to debut in Japan in 2026, followed by launches in Asia and the UK, where it’ll be called the Super-N.
So yeah, it’s electric, but don’t let that fool you—the Honda Super-ONE looks like it’s built for Friday night, not just the morning commute. Now that I think of it, it may be the modern-day version of the agile Honda City Turbo. I mean, the promo video, which you can find embedded below, kind of hinted that, too.
Images: Honda [JP].
