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]
| Honda e:NP2/e:NS2 | |
|---|---|
 Honda e:NP2 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
| Production | 2024–present |
| Assembly | China: Guangzhou (GAC Honda, e:NP2); Wuhan (Dongfeng Honda, e:NS2) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV (C) |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-motor, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Honda e:N Architecture F |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | |
| Power output |
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| Battery | 68.8 kWh ternary lithium battery |
| Electric range | 545 km (339 mi) (CLTC) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,735 mm (107.7 in) |
| Length | 4,787 mm (188.5 in) |
| Width | 1,838 mm (72.4 in) |
| Height | 1,570 mm (61.8 in) |
Overview
editThe 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 (Chinese: 极湃2; pinyin: Jí pài 2; lit. 'Extreme Pai 2') 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 150 kW (204 PS; 201 hp).[6] Under CLTC standards, the vehicle has an electric range of 545 km (339 mi).
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References
edit- ^ Ivan (2024-04-25). "Honda opens sales for e:NP2 today, e:NS2 to follow in June". ArenaEV.com. Retrieved 2024-04-26.
- ^ Oliva, Jacob (2022-11-05). "Honda e:N2 Concept Previews Next EVs To Be Sold Exclusively In China". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2024-04-26.
- ^ Agatie, Cristian (2023-04-18). "Honda Premieres e:NP2 and e:NS2 Prototypes at Auto Shanghai 2023". autoevolution. Retrieved 2024-04-26.
- ^ Jamil, Lacuna (2023-11-23). "e:NP2 is Honda's next EV crossover". Autoindustriya. Retrieved 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]. Autohome.com.cn. 2024-04-26. Retrieved 2024-04-26.
- ^ Pappas, Thanos (2024-04-25). "Meet Honda's New E:NP2 And E:NS2 Electric Crossovers For China". Carscoops. Retrieved 2024-04-26.
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