Honda e:Ny1 1
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
The e:Ny1 is Honda's second EV attempt after the Honda e — this time tuned for everyday use rather than gimmickry: a compact electric SUV on the HR-V platform with the ENY1-EM (68.8 kWh, 150 kW). Solidly built and unobtrusive to drive, but technically behind rivals, which makes it interesting in 2026 mainly as a residual-value bargain.
The biggest weakness is the charging rate: DC charging peaks at only around 78 kW, more like 64 kW in practice and with no preconditioning — high-mileage drivers should look elsewhere. There is also no heat pump, which hurts winter range (around 300 km in the cold versus 412 km WLTP). The drive unit and battery themselves are considered reliable; the touch climate menu is a matter of taste.
Test-drive checklist: Clear the odometer recall (KBA 16003R) — after a deep discharge of the 12V battery the total odometer reset to zero, fixed by a software update; check the service history and odometer plausibility. At a fast charger, verify the actual peak rate. Drive with the heater on to gauge the range drop.
2026 market: Honda cut the new price sharply (base from €47,590 to €38,990, Advance from €51,490 to €41,990). Used, 2023 cars start around $27,500–33,000, with young cars up to $40,000–45,000. The EV-typical depreciation is steep — which is exactly the buying case.
Insider pick: Advance — technically identical to the base car, but the heated steering wheel saves valuable winter range without a heat pump and resells better. Make sure the recall update is documented.
Engine Overview
The Honda e:Ny1 1 is available with one engine variant at 136 hp.
The compact SUV’s electric drive makes around 150 kW from a battery of roughly 60 kWh net. Mechanically it is straightforward; the weaknesses lie in software and charging design: the DC charging rate peaks at only about 78 kW, noticeably behind rivals, so charging stops are long. The navigation does not plan charging stations along the route. There was also a software recall where the total odometer reset to zero after a deep discharge of the 12-volt battery — fixed by an update. The drive unit and battery themselves are considered reliable.
- !! Recall: odometer resets to 0 after deep discharge
Software fault in the instrument cluster: after the 12V battery is fully discharged, the total odometer reading resets to 0. Approximately 53,000 vehicles affected worldwide. Honda fixes this with a free software update.
Symptoms: Odometer shows 0 after the 12V battery has been fully discharged - ! Below-average DC charging speed (max. 78 kW)
The e:Ny1 charges at DC stations at a maximum of 78 kW — significantly less than competitors in the same class. 10–80% officially takes 45 minutes.
Symptoms: 10–80% charge takes over 45 minutes at DC stations - ! Sat-nav without charging route planning — software limitation
The navigation system does not support route planning with automatic charging stops — a fundamental shortcoming for an electric car.
Symptoms: Sat-nav does not plan charging stops on long trips; driver must search for charging points manually
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Recall: Odometer reset to zero A software fault resets the total odometer reading to zero after deep discharge of the 12V battery. Approximately 53,000 vehicles affected worldwide. Symptoms: After deep discharge of the 12V battery the instrument cluster shows an odometer reading of 0 km — the correct value does not restore itself automatically even after a battery replacement. | Low | |
| Recall: speed assistance does not warn reliably Honda recalled around 16,965 vehicles worldwide (Civic, CR-V, e:Ny1, ZR-V, model year 2023): a front-camera software fault can leave the Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) failing to warn reliably about speeding. Fixed by a software update. Symptoms: ISA no longer gives a reliable audible warning when exceeding the speed limit. | Low |
Known Problems and Issues +
A total of 9 weaknesses have been documented for the Honda e:Ny1 1 (2023–2024) — 4 engine-related and 5 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Other, Electronics, Interior.
e:Ny1 (ENY1-EM, 2023–2024) — Be Careful: Recall: odometer resets to 0 after deep discharge, Below-average DC charging speed (max. 78 kW), Sat-nav without charging route planning — software limitation. Power: 204 PS.
What to watch out for with the Honda e:Ny1? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee