Used Honda e:Ny1 for sale: everything you need to know

The Honda e:Ny1 is the brand’s second proper electric vehicle, following on from the stylish but compromised Honda E supermini. It arrived in 2023 and is based on the Honda HR-V launched in 2021, so fits right into the popular small SUV class.

The name’s a little silly (all you need to know really is to spell it out, rather than pronounce it “anyone”), but the car itself is a typical Honda, feeling well built, driving well, and being well stocked with equipment. Used prices haven’t had much chance to fall at the time of writing, but no doubt a few bargains will turn up soon too.

Similarly-sized electric SUVs are already abundant on the market, so others to consider include the Vauxhall Mokka Electric, Peugeot e-2008, Jeep Avenger, Hyundai Kona Electric, and Kia Niro EV, while the Honda’s relatively high prices bring cars like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 into the fold too.

Should you buy a Honda e:Ny1?

The Honda e:Ny1 might appeal to used electric car buyers for the same reasons its combustion engined cars make good used buys: it’s built solidly, has a generous equipment level but shouldn’t scare you off with undue flashiness, and is straightforward to drive - and, being a Honda, we’d be surprised if it doesn’t prove reliable in the long run, too.

The cabin’s plush finish and large, intuitive touchscreen display are e:Ny1 highlights, and there’s decent space too, including in the boot (though Advance models lose some space compared to Elegance trim). It’s not as inviting or striking as the smaller Honda E, but likely to suit more people more of the time.

There’s just a single drivetrain option in the e:Ny1, with a useful 204PS and a claimed range of more than 250 miles, though naturally you can expect a little less in the real world. It handles not unlike a slightly taller Civic, feeling comfortable and even offering a little fun, though it doesn’t hide wind and road noise as well as some other EVs.

You’re somewhat spoiled for choice when it comes to e:Ny1 rivals, as almost every manufacturer now offers a compact electric crossover or SUV; take your pick between models like the Peugeot e-2008, Jeep Avenger, and Kia Niro EV, plus several more. The Honda’s price also puts used Hyundai Ioniq 5s, Kia EV6s and Volkswagen ID.4s in range. And if you aren’t convinced by electric power just yet, then the Honda HR-V is effectively the same car as the e:Ny1, but a hybrid instead.

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What’s the best used Honda e:Ny1 model to buy?

There’s only one drivetrain so your choice is made for you there, and just two trim levels. Honda has filled the e:Ny1 with kit though, so you don’t miss much by sticking with Elegance trim - the only things we’d really like from the Advance are the heated steering wheel (an energy-effective way of warming your hands in winter, to help preserve battery range), and the hands-free power tailgate, which can be useful if you find yourself occupied with a dozen things at once.

Used Honda e:Ny1 range and performance

• Honda e:Ny1 150kW: The eNy1’s sole drivetrain powers the front wheels with an electric motor that develops 204PS, for 0-62mph in 7.6 seconds. With a 68.8kWh battery pack, WLTP range is 256 miles, while a 10-80% fast charge at 78kW takes around 45 minutes.

What used Honda e:Ny1 trim levels are available?

Honda launched the e:Ny1 with two trim levels, with a high level of equipment standard on both. Elegance trim already includes most things we’d consider either essential or desirable, but you do get a few extra toys in Advance trim which might make it worthwhile to step up.

• The Honda e:Ny1 Elegance comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, a 15.1-inch touchscreen with navigation, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, six-speaker audio, wireless charging, synthetic leather upholstery with heated front seats, a leather steering wheel, dual-zone climate control, a rear view camera, front and rear parking sensors, and privacy glass.
• The Honda e:Ny1 Advance adds a heated steering wheel, a multi-view camera system, more parking sensors, Honda Parking Pilot, a hands-free power tailgate, premium audio, and a panoramic glass roof.

Used Honda e:Ny1 dimensions and boot size

The Honda e:Ny1’s dimensions are:

• Length: 4387mm 
• Width: 1790mm (without mirrors)
• Height: 1584mm

The Honda e:Ny1’s boot size is:

• 361 litres (Advance 344 litres)
• 1176 litres with the rear seats folded (to roof, Advance 1136 litres)

Used Honda e:Ny1 road tax

Being an electric vehicle, the UK government doesn’t currently charge any VED or ‘road tax’ on cars like the e:Ny1. You still have to get the car taxed each year, and you’ll still get a notice through the post to remind you - it’s just free, for the time being.

How much is it to insure a Honda e:Ny1?

Insurance could be one of the higher costs of e:Ny1 ownership. The range starts in group 43 (out of 50), making it more expensive than slightly larger cars like the Toyota bZ4X (a car that competes with the Honda for daftest name on the market) in group 36, and a lot more than the Peugeot e-2008, which starts in group 25.

Read our full Honda e:Ny1 review