Honda e:Ny1 Is a Classy Electric Compact SUV for Europe

• The Honda e:Ny1 revealed today is an electric SUV that will soon go on sale in Europe.

• The e:Ny1 appears to be related to the European-market HR-V, with a clean, stylish exterior design and a new interior with a 15.1-inch touchscreen.

• The 201-hp motor powers the front wheels, and Honda says the e:Ny1 will go 256 miles on a charge on Europe's WLTP test cycle.

Honda's first dedicated electric vehicle for the United States, the Prologue SUV, doesn't arrive until 2024, but over in Europe the brand has just revealed its second EV. The Honda e:Ny1 follows the adorable Honda e hatchback, but swaps the retro styling for a more modern, clean look. The e:Ny1 is closely related to the e:NS1 and e:NP1 SUVs sold in China; the e:NS1 is sold by Honda's joint venture with Dongfeng while the e:NP1 is sold via Honda's partnership with GAC.

The e:Ny1's exterior design is clearly based on the European-market Honda HR-V, a smaller but more stylish SUV than the HR-V sold in the U.S. The grille is blanked-off and the front bumper has also been simplified, likely to improve the e:Ny1's aerodynamics. The crossover wears white Honda badges to indicate its electric powertrain, a new branding move by Honda