Hyperdrive
Honda Launches Long-Awaited Electric Van Starting at $15,550
- Vehicle will be aimed at delivery, construction companies
- Honda already conducted a trial with logistics company Yamato
Honda Motor Co. will launch its long-awaited electric van in October, starting at ¥2.44 million ($15,550), making a re-entry into the Japanese EV market through a commercial car as part of its drive to have EVs and fuel cell vehicles account for 40% of global sales by the end of the decade.
The new N-VAN e: with a cruising range of 245 kilometers (152.24 miles) will come in four variants, seating from one to four people, the Japanese automaker said at a launch event Thursday. The vehicle will be aimed at delivery companies and construction industries, as well as people who want extra storage space. The van can be charged in 4 1/2-hours at a normal charging speed of 6 kilowatts, and in 30 minutes with fast charging.