Next in line for our Bangkok International Motor Show 2026 (BIMS 2026) coverage comes from Honda, as the Japanese automaker reveals its second-ever EV model for the Southeast Asia market, the Honda e:N2.
This sleek, fastback-style coupe crossover is essentially a rebadged version of Dongfeng Honda’s e:NS2 EV from China, featuring up to 530 km of NEDC range and priced at THB 1.429 million (RM174,122) for the single variant offered in the Thai market.
e:NS2 in China, Insight in Japan, e:N2 in SEA
Similar to its original model in China, the Thai-spec e:N2 packs the same CATL-sourced 68.8 kWh battery pack found on the e:N1, albeit with a slightly better claimed NEDC range of 530 km on this fastback crossover over the coupe SUV’s 500 km NEDC figure.
Charging performance is also similar, as the e:N2 supports both 78 kW DC and 6.6 kW AC charging methods, with the former enabling a 30-80% charge to be completed in 40 minutes. That said, the AC charging figure is noticeably lower than the e:N1’s 11 kW AC charging capability.
No points for guessing the powertrain specs for the e:N2, as it shares the same single FWD motor setup with the e:N1 rated at 204 PS (150 kW) and 310 Nm to enable a modest century sprint time of 7.5 seconds.
Peugeot 408-esque Fastback Coupe Crossover Bodystyle
Visually, the new e:N2 follows the footsteps of the likes of the Peugeot 408 by combining the sporty fastback coupe bodystyle with a jacked-up look of a crossover, giving the EV a very unique design, even for Chinese-origin EV standards.
Some key design highlights include a sharp front end with sharp LED headlights, arrow-shaped DRLs joined together by a full-width light bar to form an H-like graphic, full-width LED taillights with similar arrow-shaped ends, horizontal bumper slats on both ends, hidden rear door handles a la Honda HR-V/e:N1, and 18-inch two-tone alloy wheels. Not to forget, Thai buyers can further up the ante for the e:N2 by getting the optional Modulo accessories.
Dimension-wise, the e:N2 spans 4,788 mm long, 1,838 mm wide, and 1,570 mm tall with a wheelbase of 2,733 mm, thus making it larger than most C-segment EV crossovers in our market, such as the Proton e.MAS 7, BYD Atto 3, and many more. Ground clearance is measured at 143 mm for this fastback crossover, which is more than the e:N1’s 135 mm.
Inside, the e:N1 does look a bit more futuristic over the e:N1, with Honda taking the same minimalist approach seen on many Chinese EVs. Some key cabin highlights include the following:
- 12.8-inch central infotainment screen with Honda Connect 4.0 interface & wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- 9.4-inch digital metre cluster with an 11.5-inch head-up display (HUD)
- Two-tone grey/black interior upholstery with orange accents
- Powered & ventilated front seats with a driver’s-side memory function
- Dual-zone A/C with dedicated rear vents
- 12-speaker Bose sound system
- Qi wireless charger
- 513-litre boot space, no frunk
Thailand Now, Malaysia Next?
Similar to many other models shown at BIMS 2026, the Honda e:N2 EV could also be listed as one of the few ones bound for our Malaysian market in the near future.
Given that the e:N1 also made its ASEAN debut in Thailand first and then arrived on our shores, there’s a chance that the e:N2 would also follow in the same footsteps as its coupe SUV sibling. This is especially true considering Honda Malaysia’s aggressive plan to launch no fewer than six models this year, so could this stylish fastback EV crossover be one of them?
