Honda e:NP2

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Honda e:NP2/e:NS2
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Honda e:NP2
Overview
Manufacturer Honda
Production2024–present
AssemblyChina: Guangzhou (GAC Honda, e:NP2); Wuhan (Dongfeng Honda, e:NS2)
Body and chassis
Class Compact crossover SUV (C)
Body style 5-door SUV
Platform Honda e:N Architecture F
Related
Powertrain
Electric motor
Power output
  • 150 kW (204 PS; 201 hp)
Battery 68.8 kWh ternary lithium battery
Electric range 545 km (339 mi) (CLTC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,735 mm (107.7 in)
Length4,787 mm (188.5 in)
Width1,838 mm (72.4 in)
Height1,570 mm (61.8 in)

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]

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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 (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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