What's in a name? EV plans spelled out

Honda's sleek vehicle is a greener option, writes Julie Marshall

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While driving around in the e:Ny1, Honda's electric crossover, for a week, I kept forgetting how to pronounce it. A quick Google search told me that the most popular variation is 'ee-en-why-one'.

The name is clearly derived from the e:N platform it is built on, but it's not exactly catchy.

Perhaps it's aimed at Honda's preferred market - the younger buyers.

Obviously, where electric cars are concerned, range is king. The e:Ny1 is not one of the worst, but it's not particularly brilliant either. Honda claims an official figure of 256 miles from a full charge, but with the air conditioning blasting away, the entertainment system on, lights, heated seats and gadgets charging all draining the battery, you'll get a lot less.