Honda e:NP2 explained

Honda e:NP2/e:NS2
Manufacturer:Honda
Production:2024–present
Assembly:China: Guangzhou (GAC Honda, e:NP2); Wuhan (Dongfeng Honda, e:NS2)
Class:Compact crossover SUV (C)
Body Style:5-door SUV
Platform:Honda e:N Architecture F
Battery:68.8 kWh ternary lithium battery
Electric Range:5450NaN0 (CLTC)
Wheelbase:27351NaN1
Length:47871NaN1
Width:18381NaN1
Height:15701NaN1
Weight:NaN1NaN1

The Honda e:NP2 and Honda e:NS2 are battery electric low-roof compact crossover SUV (C-segment) produced since 2024 by GAC Honda and Dongfeng Honda respectively, which are joint ventures of Honda in China. Both vehicles are marketed solely in China. The e:NP2 went on sale in April 2024, while the e:NS2 followed in June 2024.[1]

Overview

The e:NP2 and e:NS2 were previewed several times prior to its introduction. In November 2022, the models are previewed as a single concept car, the Honda e:N2 Concept.[2] In April 2023 at the Auto Shanghai, the models are previewed again as two concept vehicles named the Honda e:NP2 Prototype and Honda e:NS2 Prototype.[3] In November 2023 at the Auto Guangzhou, both vehicles appeared as production-ready vehicles.[4] The e:NP2, with a Chinese name went on sale in April 2024 with one trim level available.[5]

The e:NP2 and e:NS2 are the same vehicle with several alterations on the front and rear fascias. Both are based on the e:N Architecture F, a front-wheel drive-based electric vehicle platform by Honda, and come equipped with a 68.8 kWh lithium-ion battery sourced from CATL and a single front-mounted electric motor producing 1500NaN0.[6] Under CLTC standards, the vehicle has an electric range of 5450NaN0.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ivan . 2024-04-25 . Honda opens sales for e:NP2 today, e:NS2 to follow in June . 2024-04-26 . ArenaEV.com . en-US.
  2. Web site: Oliva . Jacob . 2022-11-05 . Honda e:N2 Concept Previews Next EVs To Be Sold Exclusively In China . 2024-04-26 . Motor1.com.
  3. Web site: Agatie . Cristian . 2023-04-18 . Honda Premieres e:NP2 and e:NS2 Prototypes at Auto Shanghai 2023 . 2024-04-26 . autoevolution . en.
  4. Web site: Jamil . Lacuna . 2023-11-23 . e:NP2 is Honda's next EV crossover . 2024-04-26 . Autoindustriya.
  5. Web site: 2024-04-26 . 【图】2024北京车展:广汽本田e:NP2极湃2上市_汽车之家 . 2024 Beijing Auto Show: Guangqi Honda e:NP2 Extreme Pai 2 launched . 2024-04-26 . Autohome.com.cn.
  6. Web site: Pappas . Thanos . 2024-04-25 . Meet Honda’s New E:NP2 And E:NS2 Electric Crossovers For China . 2024-04-26 . Carscoops.