Honda’s Super-One EV locked in for Australia

HONDA has used the Japan Mobility Show (formerly Tokyo Motor Show) to showcase its first production electric model, and it’s coming to Australia.

While most cars, particularly EVs, are growing in size as consumers demand more space, Honda has taken its entry into the electric market in the opposite direction. 

The pint-sized, Kei-class Super-One will be the smallest EV money can buy when it arrives in Australia in the second half of 2026, measuring up at less than 3600mm long and 1600mm wide. 

While key specifications like battery size, motor output and driving range are yet to be disclosed, Honda emphasised the Super-One will be a hoot to drive, using the word ‘fun’ on multiple occasions.

“Honda Super-One is a unique proposition for Australians living and working in dense urban environments, blending small car usability with premium Honda design and engineering,” said Honda Australia president and chief executive Jay Joseph.

“Developed from Japanese Kei car concepts, Honda Super-One is designed to be an agile, quiet and playful inner-city EV that’s as fun to drive as it is to own.”

Part of that fun factor is a ‘boost mode’ that will offer more power, simulated engine noise and faux gear shifts for an ICE-inspired experience – but we can only hope the pretend engine noise mimics the brand’s iconic VTEC wail.

According to Honda, the Super-One will have undergone local and international testing by the time it launches, ensuring it’s suitable for Australian conditions.

“The Honda Super-One will launch in Australia following completion of a local testing program,” added Mr Joseph.

“It is important that our customers have confidence the same commitment to quality Honda has delivered consistently over the past 55 years in Australia extends into the new EV and e:HEV era.”

Honda also showcased its all-new Prelude at the show, which is coming to Australia in 2026 for fans of the iconic nameplate.

The new Prelude, though, will be electrified courtesy of Honda’s e:HEV system, offering a somewhat underwhelming 135kW/315Nm to match the performance of the downstream Civic.

Honda also rolled out its futuristic 0 Series SUV and saloon prototypes for the first time, offering a glimpse into the future with its next-generation EV models.

While Honda Australia has previously indicated it is eager to introduce the 0 Series models locally, the line-up’s local debut is still at best a couple of years away with a global rollout planned for 2027 starting with Japan and India.

Honda is likely to announce further details in the leadup to the Super-One’s local arrival, from powertrain to price.