13.6.2019 Frankfurt am Main. The new Honda e to build the first vehicle of the company on the Honda platform for electric vehicles. It was developed from scratch and allows brand-typical driving dynamics.
The platform of the Honda e provides specifically for the urban environment an exciting and direct driving experience full of dynamism and stability. The arrangement of the battery plays a key role: it was placed centrally between the axes in the sub-soil and thus contributes to a low centre of gravity and a balanced weight distribution of 50:50 between the front and rear axle.
Because of the powerful electric motor drives the rear wheels, remains influences the steering is also firmer acceleration-free Drive. In connection with the compact dimensions and short Overhangs, the Honda e convinced, therefore, especially in narrow cities with agile driving fun and effortless Handling.
One of the reasons for the independent suspension on all four wheels, which ensures high driving comfort. Parts of the suspension are made from forged aluminum, and therefore contribute to weight reduction, which, in turn, driving characteristics and drive efficiency.
Honda e (photo: Honda)
The Lithium-ion battery of the Honda e 35,5 kWh capacity and can be used by a type 2 AC connection or by CCS2 DC port. More than 200 kilometers of range, and the ability to charge the battery in just 30 minutes to 80 percent, ensure a high level of everyday suitability and make of the Honda e a perfect vehicle for the daily Commute.
The liquid cooling keeps the battery in the optimum temperature range, thus ensuring maximum efficiency. At the same time, the weight and size of the batteries will not be reduced to a Minimum, as not to affect the space in the interior.
In the front hood, built-in charging port is from both sides of the vehicle easily accessible; it is illuminated by LEDs under a transparent cover, the display is also charging status. In the interior, the driver can see the battery status and the current energy flows in the System on the two touch screens.
The Honda e what is presented in the spring at the Geneva motor show in 2019 as a prototype and celebrates in the further course of the year made his debut as a production version. As the first battery electric Honda model for the European market, the vehicle strategy is a key component of the company to repudiate all of the in Europe offered new vehicles by 2025, electr.
Interested persons can secure under www.honda.de already a order option on the new Honda e.
Honda platform for electric vehicles (photo: Honda)
