Japanese car giant Honda has announced pricing for its first battery-electric vehicle in Australia, with the compact Super-One to start from $36,900 drive-away when deliveries begin in October.
A second version, known as the Super-ONE Two-Tone, will be priced from $37,400 drive-away and adds Violet Boost paint with a contrasting black roof.
Pre-orders opened through Honda Centres on Tuesday, with customer deliveries scheduled to begin from October 1. However, Honda says fewer than 130 units will be available for delivery in Australia during 2026, before greater supply arrives in early 2027.
The Super-One is based on the N-One e:, an electric “kei car” developed for the Japanese market, but receives several changes intended to give it a sportier character. Showcasing flared wheel arches, black wheels and a roof spoiler, Honda says the design takes some inspiration from the City Turbo II sold during the 1980s.
At just 3.58 metres long, 1.58 metres wide and weighing 1,093kg, the Super-One will become the smallest new electric passenger car on the Australian market, undercutting both the 3.63-metre-long, 1.68-metre-wide Fiat 500e and the 3.83-metre-long, 1.61-metre-wide Hyundai Inster.
The Super-One comes with a relatively small 29.6kWh lithium-ion battery, providing a claimed driving range of up to 253km. Honda has not confirmed a peak DC charging speed, but says the battery can be charged from 15 to 80 per cent in 30 minutes.
Its regular power output is 47kW, but selecting the car’s Boost Mode temporarily increases output to 70kW, with peak torque of 162Nm.
Boost Mode also activates a simulated seven-speed transmission and an artificial engine soundtrack that responds to accelerator inputs. The system is designed to imitate some of the sensation of driving a small petrol-powered performance car, despite the Super-One using a single-speed electric drivetrain.
Honda Australia automotive director Robert Thorp said the company wanted its first Australian electric vehicle to retain some of the character traditionally associated with the brand.
“Honda Super-ONE is our first BEV in Australia and is not only truly unique, it’s also bursting at the seams with character and content,” Thorp said in a statement. “It is distinctive, stylish, affordable, and most of all, fun.”
Honda says more than 6,500 Australians registered their interest in the Super-One ahead of the pricing announcement, reportedly exceeding the expressions of interest recorded for the current Civic Type R.
Despite its size, the Super-One receives Honda’s Magic Seat system, which allows the rear seat bases to fold upwards to accommodate taller objects.
The front seats can also be folded and arranged with the rear seats to create a longer load area inside the cabin. Both variants will be covered by Honda Australia’s five-year vehicle warranty and five years of roadside assistance.
Honda is also offering five scheduled services for $199 each, with an additional three years of warranty and roadside assistance available through the company’s Honda Extend program.
The launch represents Honda’s first serious step into Australia’s growing electric-car market, although limited initial supply means it is unlikely to make a major impact on national EV sales until more vehicles arrive during 2027.
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