Honda e 2020

Starting price: €34,990

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Ownership summary

Verdict:

Honda e 2020 makes the most sense as a RWD electric hatchback built around compact daily use rather than frequent highway travel. The official WLTP range is a useful headline, but the BEVDB mixed estimate of about 150 km and the 125 km cold-highway scenario are better planning figures.

In daily use, home charging takes about 4 h 54 min from 0-100%; on trips, the 10-80% DC estimate is about 37 min (est.), so highway use needs more patience. The practical side is documented with 4 seats, 171-861 L cargo and 8 years / 160,000 km battery warranty. The official WLTP number is optimistic compared with the BEVDB mixed estimate. Range confidence is high and the tracked ownership specs are complete.

Best fit
City drivingShort commuteHome charging

Main caveatThe official WLTP number is optimistic compared with the BEVDB mixed estimate.

Range reality

Official WLTP range
222 km
BEVDB mixed estimate
150 km
Cold highway estimate
125 km
Official vs BEVDB gap
-72 km / -32%

Charging reality

Home charging
0-100% 4 h 54 min
Fast charging
10-80% 37 min (est.)
10-80% range added
106 km Based on BEVDB combined consumption

Practical ownership

Seats
4
Cargo
171-861 L
Battery warranty
8 years / 160,000 km

Data quality

Range confidence
High
Specs completeness
Complete
Estimate basis
WLTP data + BEVDB model
Missing key data
None of the tracked key fields
City - Mild Weather176 km
City - Cold Weather126 km
Highway - Mild Weather151 km
Highway - Cold Weather125 km

Estimates of actual range. The values given here are BEVDB estimates calculated from WLTP data and usable battery capacity, based on the BEVDB model. The BEVDB real-range card uses four fixed reference scenarios: City (Mild), Highway (Mild), City (Cold), and Highway (Cold). Mild means +20°C (70°F) without intensive climate-control use; cold means -10°C (14°F) with cabin heating. City speed is 50 km/h (30 mph), and highway speed is 110 km/h (70 mph). These figures are not official test results. Actual range will vary depending on speed, temperature, road conditions, road profile, load, tires, and driving style.

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Nominal Capacity35.5 kWh
Usable Capacity28.5 kWh
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Architecture400 V
Warranty Period8 years
Warranty Mileage160000 km
Cathode MaterialNo Data

Source: Manufacturer

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Home / Destination

Charging TypeType 2Type 2 icon
Port LocationFront Center
Charge Power6.6 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)4 h 54 min
Charge Speed (mild)30 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)30 km/h

Fast Charging

Fast Charging PortCCS Combo 2CCS Combo 2 icon
Port LocationFront Center
Charge Power (max)46 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)32 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)37 min
Charge Speed (mild)180 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)140 km/h
Autocharge SupportedYes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge SupportedNo
Supported Protocol-

Preconditioning

Preconditioning PossibleNo
Automatically using NavigationNo
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Home / destination charging — 0–100%

AC full charge: fastest ~4h 55m
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
Wall plug · 230V / 10A2.3 kW14h 5m12 km/h
1-phase 16A · 230V / 16A3.7 kW8h 45m19 km/h
1-phase 32A · 230V / 32A6.6 kW4h 55m33 km/hLimited by vehicle
3-phase 16A · 400V / 3x16A6.6 kW4h 55m33 km/hLimited by vehicle
3-phase 32A · 400V / 3x32A6.6 kW4h 55m33 km/hLimited by vehicle

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~37 min
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
CCS 50+ kWCCS connector32 kW avg.37 min183 km/hVehicle-limited above 50 kW

Estimated charging times are based on usable battery capacity, charging power and vehicle charging limits. Peak DC power is usually reached only briefly; average 10–80% power is more useful for estimating real charging time. Actual charging speed can vary by charger output, battery temperature, state of charge, weather, software and battery condition.

Acceleration9 sec (0-100 km/h)
Top Speed145 km/h
Total Power100 kW (136 PS)
Total Torque315 Nm
DriveRWD
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Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
Exterior Outlet(s)-
Interior Outlet(s)-

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2H via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2G via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
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BEVDB model

Combined real range (estimate)150 km
Combined Energy Use (estimate)18.8 kWh/100 km

BEVDB estimates use WLTP-rated (or derived; falls back to NEDC when WLTP is missing) consumption and usable battery capacity to model city/highway ranges; the combined value is a weighted mix of city/highway and mild/cold scenarios. See the methodology and data sources for inputs, official source boundaries, fallback rules, and versioning.

WLTP Ratings (worst case)

Range222 km
Rated Consumption17.2 kWh/100 km
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Safety Rating4/5
Adult Occupant76%
Child Occupant82%
Rating Year2020
Vulnerable Road Users62%
Safety Assist65%

Source: Euro NCAP

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Length3894 mm
Width1752 mm
Width with MirrorsNo Data
Height1512 mm
Wheelbase2538 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)1588 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)1855 kg
Max. Payload342 kg
Cargo Volume171 L
Cargo Volume Max861 L
Cargo Volume FrunkNo Data
Roof Load0 kg
Tow Hitch PossibleNo
Towing Weight Unbraked0 kg
Towing Weight Braked0 kg
Vertical Load Max0 kg
Have questions about Dimensions and Weight?
Price€34,990
Seats4 people
IsofixYes, 2 seats
Turning Circle9.2 m
PlatformNo Data
EV Dedicated PlatformNo Data
Car BodyHatchback
Roof RailsNo
Heat PumpNo
HP Standard EquipmentYes

Reminder: Range and energy consumption figures are estimates. Actual results may vary depending on weather, driving style, terrain, and other conditions. Review the BEVDB methodology for estimate boundaries and source labels. If this model page looks wrong, use Contact and include this page URL plus an official source link when possible.