The Honda Super-N Goes on sale in the UK from July with a starting price under £20,000.
The car is a version of the N-One E sold Japan, which is based on the petrol-powered N-One kei car. It has an electric range of 199 miles.
Stand-out features include a Boost Mode’ which increases the power output of its compact e-Axle from 47kW to 70kW
This is combined with a simulated seven-speed transmission and an Active Sound Control system that generates an engine sound.
Michael Doyle, head of Automobile, Honda UK, said: “The Super-N promises to bring Honda’s ‘Joy of Driving’ and the thrill of EV performance to a whole new audience.
“With its iconic looks, driving dynamics tailored to UK roads, and unique features such as Boost Mode, every aspect of this model has been engineered to bring exhilaration and fun to every journey, no matter how short.
“Yet despite its focus on driver excitement, it retains all the traditional Honda values of practicality, efficiency and everyday ease-of-use, alongside an all-electric range that is ideally suited to urban driving or the average daily commute.”